They are our most faithful companions, our most devoted friends. With us they share the house, the daily routine, the affection and a whole life, which is intended to be comfortable, healthy, fun and safe. They overcame with us, and in a stoic way, all the hardships of the pandemic and the contingencies of forced closure, leading to rethink their place in the house. Thinking about them, their well-being and the aesthetics of their universe, we chose proposals that raise the standards of good taste and comfort for dogs, cats and birds, which are, as a rule, the most sought-after pets. A substantive list of beds, houses and accessories of different styles, made using a multitude of materials and obeying different aesthetics. From minimalist design to DIY solutions, through the solidity of the most rustic proposals and also leading to one of the great trends of the moment: natural fibers. Elevated to the category of piece of furniture or decorative accessory, you can display them anywhere in the house, but preferably in that very place where your pet most likes to be. They will love it, the decoration will be appreciated and the house will thank you.
Pure design. What a 'Cat'egory!!
Made in the fold of ergonomics, or `resulting from the right angle traced upon rule and square, these are beds and houses that elevate animal housing to an beauty level that allows them to be integrated into the very concept of home decor, as an aesthetic element.
We are, however, talking about design that is sensitive to the comfort and needs of our most faithful and reliable friends, of which it makes an adequate reading. Vents, portholes, air intakes, stability, protection, privacy and even recreational aspects are contemplated and respond to more or less extroverted profiles, they adjust to different ages and temperaments, they are born from different materials and are presented in numerous typologies that fit in the decorative project, as another element of aesthetic value.
A cat's bed/house only wins if it has a height that allows it to be level with the window, or if it is fixed to the wall at a height that allows constant feline vigils and still requires a jump. A nest is only useful if it effectively protects the interior from rain and wind, making it desirable for nesting, and a dog may appreciate a bed that resembles a protective den, or a taller bed when young and an accessible platform. at a more advanced age. Owners will appreciate the aesthetic possibility and being able to include, in a stylized way, any of these criteria in the decoration of the house.
Don't forget paperboard
From simple utilities to decorative objects, all accessories related to companion animals have followed the growing appreciation that is attributed to the relationship between humans and their pets. They promote our psychic and mental well-being, minimize states of stress and anxiety, make our daily lives more dynamic, make us laugh and even love us unconditionally, with or without designer beds. It is only fair to raise its status and make it equal to that of any other living being in the house, valuing the aesthetics and comfort of its cabins, equating it with the other aesthetic requirements that run through the house, whatever it may be. Creativity, new materials and techniques allow even ecological concerns to be respected. 3D printers, creative and original design, when associated with human ingenuity, allow reaching objects that are absolutely attractive and appetizing without ever compromising functionality, the first requirement of any object. If the initial question to be asked is always to determine what an object is intended for, what is its purpose, the second – How to arrive at the most functional concept? – allows for mental skill and today has an array of materials that don't even need to be intelligent. One of them is the good and solid card, which still responds to responsible consumption and which has a solid and strong recyclable vocation. Some housing solutions for dogs, cats and birds go precisely through cardboard. In addition to being resistant, it offers good thermal and acoustic insulation and is permeable to any type of design and finishing. One of the advantages, in some cases, is that it allows mountable, lightweight and transportable structures, always being able to return to the initial form: a sheet of cardboard. In others, creativity allows this mere card to be transformed into post-modern castles, with clean lines and absolutely functional and desirable, whether in aesthetic terms or for overnight stays.
Soft & Lazy
No smart materials, scientific essays, mathematical theorems or complex abstract reasoning are needed to test and attest a dog or cat bed's comfort. Traditional textiles, from cotton to sheep's hair, from fluffy wool to resistant felt, are well able to rise to the challenge and overcome it with distinction. Associated with contemporary design, woven manually by knitting or crochet needles or the result of skillful macrame knots, fabrics are a versatile material that allows for an infinity of creative solutions to be realized. Best of all, it's a fluffy material, warm or cool, depending on the fiber and moldable. These examples are just a few of many possible ones. If you're the gifted type, get inspired, hit the needles and start weaving your next happy ending storyline.
DIY
Do-it-yourself fans, workshop enthusiasts, upcycling, creatives, inventors and poets, the next examples are for all of you. Do you have a suitcase that belonged to your grandmother? A pair of old boots? A wooden fruit crate? A scrap of unused canvas? Don't know what to do with some leftover wood from a previous project? Found a shawl you've never worn? Got a piece of pipe left over from some plumbing repairs? We could continue to question, but everyone has already understood what we mean. It is not necessary to spend money, just be creative, know how to look at something and imagine it already something else. Dedication, desire to achieve the desired result in order to meet the needs and charm of your 'pet', and a good and careful finishing are enough. In order for you to get inspired and better get into the DIY spirit, we leave you with a diversity of possibilities, starting from different materials and with different typologies. Customize your pets' habitat and make that corner of the house you've designed for them even more yours.
The good and reliable rustic shelter
Since we have entered the workshop spirit, embark on the countless possibilities that wood allows. Wood has been the raw material par excellence for furniture pieces since the beginning of time, so it will always be a safe and versatile option, even more so in its purest version, without great artifices, polishing or vanities. It also has the advantage of being resistant and allowing different finishes, which can accompany changes in the house decoration. A matt varnish, a white paint or even the gluing of fabrics can completely change a wooden bed or bed frame. Varying the textiles of the covers, adapting the color of the blankets and pillows to the rest of the decoration, makes it possible to harmonize the cat's or dog's corner with the surrounding environment. Reliable, resistant and safe, rustic has got what it takes to be part of that specific area where they sleep or spend most of the time.
Tipis
Fun, decorative and very comfortable. These small conical tents, typical of many nomadic peoples, are also easily dismantled and transportable when glued to the classic fabric. They are so charming that they are produced today in a range of materials, without ever losing the touch of rebelliousness that will easily adapt to the desire for feline modesty, like the mischief of a canine. They are still decorative. Depending on the material they are made of and depending on the stylized line, they can easily jump out of the boho style for contemporary minimalism. They are also of enormous recreational value, if included in a child's room, enhancing interaction with the pet. By circumscribing a semi-enclosed interior area, they also make it possible to store the animal's favorite toys there, without compromising the cleanliness of the room.
Wicker, straw and bamboo
bohemian decorations, rustic candles, country, classic or contemporary. Whatever the style, you will find a suitable aesthetic response made in one of these materials on the market. At vegetable fibers they have a special charm and depending on the design, finishing and finishing they can adapt to numerous aesthetic frameworks. Remaining discreet and in total harmony with the rest of the decor or standing out due to any note of humor, these are enchanted and desirable houses, which any bigeye will call their own without the slightest hesitation.
A few more lights on the subject
From a smaller space, hidden in a corner of the house, probably in a less noble room, the place chosen for pets gained aesthetic status and is displayed in an inclusive way, being contemplated from scratch in interior decoration projects. A place that must also be well ventilated and lit, allow security and promote socializing with the whole family, because our happiness depends a lot on the constant presence of pets with us, in total and full daily contact. The place should provide a peaceful retreat, but not far from the daily tasks of the human inhabitants, so that interaction is provided, and they do like to observe us, as we do.
Don't just upgrade the pet's bed or house. Also adapt the surrounding decor. As for lights, don't leave the matter in the hands of others and take a look at the suggestions available in our store Light It Be . You will find suggestive and suitable lamps to light up the corner of your dog, cat, bird... and that will rhyme with the rest of the decor, in total harmony. also the lamps Light It Be are produced with noble and natural materials without toxic elements. Just don't let them gnaw on electrical cables, of course! You can even use them as night light, to calm the most restless and allow trips to the toilet or water bowl, without mishap. A precious recommendation, especially considering the misfortunes of the youngest and the incapacities of the elderly. You have to prevent as many accidents as possible and still try to guess some others.
"It was a very funny house…"
Finally, the traditional 'casotas', not so traditional anymore. Contemporary versions of the classics, some of them transformed into real furniture, which can either flank your bed and disguise itself as a bedside table, the sofa, which will serve as a side table, or settle down with pomp and circumstance in anywhere in the house, with a small console profile. It's just that these houses are very funny, like the one in Vinicius de Moraes' song, but unlike that one, they lack nothing. Not even charm or decorative potential. Get inspired!
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