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March 02, 2023

Pet Friendly Fabrics for Your Living Room

Not all pets are created equally, neither are all fabrics! While we love our furry friend, the possibility of them ruining your furniture can happen.

We all love our pets, they provide companionship, express individuality, and distract us from the real world. However, down the line we somehow unknowingly accommodate our homes to our pets and slowly let style drift away. We get it, you don’t want to spend a ton of money on furniture just to have it chewed up by your new puppy, or put up décor just to have it knocked over by your curious cat. And sometimes, the cost of keeping our best friend’s happy, and our homes intact, is sacrificing style.

Well wait right there, surely there’s a middle ground between keeping your interior stylish AND keeping it suitable for your pet? Take a look at these tips that include how to maintain a pet friendly home and keep up with trends!

Dog Sleeping on the Jayceon Gray 3-Piece Sectional

Ashley Jayceon Collection 3-Piece Sectional

Your home isn’t just a place for the humans in your life to gather – it can be for your pets as well! When it comes to furnishing and decorating your home, keeping your furry friends’ needs and wants in mind is a priority. At the same time, you don’t want to let their stuff completely take over your interior!

From furniture designed to keep all that fur away to places designed specifically for your pets to lounge, there’s so much out there to choose from that will suit both you and your pets.

Whether you’re getting ready to welcome a new furry friend into your home or are an experienced pet owner, transform your interior into a pet paradise with these simple tips. Incorporating pet furniture into your home doesn’t have to ruin your existing aesthetic, it can serve as the perfect enhancement you and your pets will love!

What Does "Pet-Friendly" Mean?

The term “pet-friendly” gets thrown around a lot, but what classifies as “pet-friendly”? For a more general answer, it refers to a place, an object, or something that is suitable for pets in any capacity. When it comes to furniture, pet friendly basically means, “will my beautiful, brand new couch withstand the claws, dirty paws, and/or smell of my fury friend." A lesson we sometimes learn the hard way.

Yellow Noah 4-Piece Sectional

Jonathan Louis Noah 4-Piece Sectional

Why is it Important?

Pet-friendly ensures that something is safe for your pet, or in this case, your furniture! Your living space is a place to gather after a long day, to watch a movie, to enjoy each other’s company- that includes both humans and pets!

What to Look for

Get: Microfiber

Not only is microfiber a great choice of fabric for pet owners, but it’s an incredibly versatile option on its own. It comes in a wide array of colors, meaning you’ll have no problem finding something that suits your interior style. And worry no more about cleaning up after your furry friends, as microfiber is stain, claw, and hair-resistant.

Dogs Sleeping on a White Chair and Ottoman

Jonathan Louis Choices Chair and a Half

Get: Leather

When it comes to choosing a furniture material with pets, leather has so many advantages. Not only does it look great, but it will keep both you and your pets happy! Leather is easy to clean due to its natural stain-resistance, making wiping away your pet’s mistakes as simple as can be. It’s also incredibly durable, resisting damage from even the sharpest claws. While genuine leather tends to be higher quality, faux leather is a perfectly acceptable option as well.

Get: Metal/Chrome

Metal and chrome pieces in your dining, living, or bedroom space keep for a tidy pet friendly interior while styling a modern look. Plus, their inherent durability helps avoid the unwanted damage pets are famous for. If you’re rocking a contemporary interior, center your space with a sleek silver base dining set. If you’re more of a boho fan, decorate your space with maroon metal accents and rose gold lamps.

Cat Sitting on 3-Piece Waylowe Dining Set

Ashley Waylowe 3-Piece Dining Set

Our Favorite Pet-Friendly Picks 

Don’t let your pets cramp your style! Transform your interior into a pet paradise with these simple and easy pet friendly fabric options.

 

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