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You are here: Home / Decor / For Pets / Built-ins For Pets 2

Built-ins For Pets 2

May 9, 2012 by Allison 17 Comments

pet built ins - dog bed in mudroom - home klondike via AtticmagMore clever pet built ins, ideas to make life comfy for our furry families.

I continue to collect various ways for us to include pet built ins in our homes.  We all know it’s not really whether Mama’s happy, it’s whether our dogs and cats are happy.  No “beware of dog” sign needed as the big guy [top] is all smiles. And who wouldn’t be, with his own space in the mudroom?  Humans should be happier there too – no bending down to pick-up boots.

pet built ins - custom base cabinet hidden dog bed area with fabric curtain bh&g via AtticmagThe base cabinet next to a doorway puts doggie in prime position for meeting and greeting.  Notice this cabinet was designed with him in mind as there is a stationary front panel with no knob.  A washable curtain makes his den more private.

pet built ins - custom dog bed with arched opening - that inspirational girl via AtticmagNon-pet owners won’t understand all the pet beds in eating areas but pet peeps know (and understand) why they are always close by.

pet built ins - custom end table dog crate with wood spindle doors - house of turquoise via AtticmagAnimals love and crave attention but it’s nice to have a safe place for them to be contained when guests drop by.  Here, a custom crate is nestled against a window bench near the kitchen table.  Spindle doors not only allow much needed airflow, they provide a visual connection to those nearby.

pet built ins - large custom dog bed niche with arched opening - via AtticmagThis arched niche is big enough for two.  Custom cushions can be fabricated from dry foam and outdoor fabrics for easy cleaning.

pet built ins - vintage chest repurposed into hidden litter box - cat basket via AtticmagOut of sight, out of mind?  We love our feline friends, but decorating obsessed humans despise the dreaded litter box.  This blogger repurposed a vintage chest into a hidden space with an idea and a sharp saw.  The drawer boxes were removed and the drawer fronts were attached and hinged.  A pet door was placed on the side.

pet built ins - custom base cabinet cat silhouette cut out for hidden litter box -internet via AtticmagSimilar to the cat cut-out in Built-ins For Pets, this mudroom laundry room combo has a double door entry with mat (to catch the litter before it hits the wood floors).  The litter box is most likely behind door #1 (to the right) and in the dead corner space.

pet built ins - custom base cabinet cat silhouette cut out for hidden litter box - internet via AtticmagA modern cat cut-out graces this pair of cabinet doors.  Notice these two examples extend to the bottom from the door as well (no frame).

pet built ins - cat litter box hidden inside base cabinets - maukaja via AtticmagNot handy?  You can still have a base cabinet litter box – just not as fancy.  This one takes up more real estate but gives them the top left shelf for a litter catching mat and storage below.  For those with cats that like to push littler out of the box, using a large plastic container solves the problem.

pet built ins - under the stairs dog bed den with custom iron gate door - recaptured charm via AtticmagLast, but not least, a space under the stairway  gives a pet room to roam.   A custom iron door adds a decorative touch, as does the heartfelt script above.

Don’t miss the double duty Utility Room Tub Sink, perfect for bathing pets.

(Sources:  Home Klondike, Better Homes & Gardens, That Inspirational Girl, House of Turquoise, Cat Basket, Internet, Maukaja, Recaptured Charm)

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Comments

  1. Tricia Rose says

    May 9, 2012 at 1:37 am

    I can see I’ll have to hone my jig-saw skills! and I love the tidy, safe, tucked-away pet beds too.

    Reply
    • Allison says

      May 9, 2012 at 8:50 am

      I don’t want to hone jig-saw skills, so I have Mr Shops. ;D I use the Breeze pellet system – love it. No litter box dust, and no mat needed!

      Reply
  2. Jordan@the2seasons says

    May 9, 2012 at 8:57 am

    These are all great. I would love to have something like this for our dog Gracie but I can’t figure out where it would work in our house. I am sure the animals love having a space to call their own.

    Reply
  3. laxsupermom says

    May 10, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    Love these ideas! The custom gate on the under stairs alcove makes the space really stand out. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  4. RHome410 says

    May 10, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    You always kill me with these types of pics. We could so use something like this in our house with so many pets, especially the 2 big dogs… and just as much with the busy-body new little dog, come to think of it. But we didn’t plan anything so great, and don’t have the room. What wonderful solutions.

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    • Allison says

      May 10, 2012 at 9:48 pm

      ;D I don’t have anything nifty in our house either. But next time….

      Reply
  5. lisa says

    June 11, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Where can I find the cabinet in the 9th picture down from the top-I am looking for that EXACT thing?!?!?

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  6. Allison says

    June 11, 2012 at 7:29 pm

    Lisa, it’s just a regular cabinet box with two holes cut in to the sides. The holes are framed with a regular pet door. You can leave the door flap on or remove.

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  7. Karen says

    May 18, 2013 at 12:48 am

    I love the animal bed ideas but cat cat box in a kitchen cupboard?!
    Yikes! Not acceptable in my house! And I’m a cat lover!

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  8. Allison says

    May 18, 2013 at 11:57 am

    Karen, I don’t see a litter box in a kitchen cupboard. The double door cut-out under the sink is in a mudroom/laundry room. The other two don’t say, but could also be in a laundry room, mudroom or hallway.

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  9. Doni says

    March 8, 2015 at 3:42 pm

    I absolutely love the idea of hiding the cat litter box in an old dresser. And, I just happen to have an old dresser that I have been wanting to get rid of. Not now. I am in the process of repurposing that old dresser. It is a 4 drawer dresser, but only has 3 drawer fronts. I am going to use cupboard doors and use my Dremel to cut a large mouse hole in one of them, paint the whole thing white and paint a mouse on the other door. It will fit exactly where I currently have the litter box. I’m also going to use the leftover drawers for shelves that will sit on top of the dresser like a hutch style. I’m really excited to get it done and put to use. 😉

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