07/09/2017
Many pet owners today “are designing a space around their animals,” Burnham says. “Most of the time, I hear, ‘Oh, we’ve got dogs and a couple of cats and three kids, so please be mindful that we can’t have anything too precious.’ Then there are these really specific requests, like, ‘I’d like a built-in dog bed in my island in my kitchen.'”
It's gotten easier to have a house full of pets without sacrificing the home decor you want. Interior designer Vern Yip, a judge on HGTV's Design Star and a dog person, says new technology has led to a variety of stylish AND pet-friendly home-furnishing options. The furniture and home-decor industry...