flexiblefullpage - default
Currently Reading

Home Amenities for Pets

Advertisement
billboard - default
Home Design

Home Amenities for Pets


May 16, 2016

Dogs are treated like a member of the family in many households across the country and remodeling a home with specialized features for our furry friends is becoming much more common. As wkyc.com reports, a recent survey conducted by Houzz.com, an online platform for design and remodeling, showed more than one-third of homeowners have done some sort of pet-related remodeling in the past two years.

We aren’t just talking about doggy doors or a spot to hang the leash, either. Things like suites, washing stations, and feeding zones are finding their way into more and more homes.

Built in food and water bowls with a dedicated pot-filler over the water bowl, rooms with built in beds, and cabinets with the sole purpose of storing dog food are being added to homes across the country. The trend has become so widespread that many builders, including some of the largest in the country such as Toll Bothers and CalAtlantic, are building their new homes with pet-friendly features already included.

Read more

Related Stories

Home Design

Designers Take a More Holistic Approach to Home Wellness Features

Along with popular wellness amenities centered around creating a clean, healthy home, designers also report a rising interest in eco-friendly home features 

Design Best Practices

American Institute of Architects Recognizes Innovative Design in Its 2023 Housing Awards

The 2023 award winners showcase innovative, impactful design solutions in eight housing categories

Exterior

Architectural Considerations for a Diverse Streetscape

Thinking outside of the box about exterior home styles can help builders and designers create a rich, diverse neighborhood

Advertisement
boombox1 -
Advertisement
native1 - default
halfpage2 -

More in Category




Advertisement
native2 - default
Advertisement
halfpage1 -

Create an account

By creating an account, you agree to Pro Builder's terms of service and privacy policy.


Daily Feed Newsletter

Get Pro Builder in your inbox

Each day, Pro Builder's editors assemble the latest breaking industry news, hottest trends, and most relevant research, delivered to your inbox.

Save the stories you care about

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet lorem ipsum dolor sit amet lorem ipsum dolor sit amet.

The bookmark icon allows you to save any story to your account to read it later
Tap it once to save, and tap it again to unsave

It looks like you’re using an ad-blocker!

Pro Builder is an advertisting supported site and we noticed you have ad-blocking enabled in your browser. There are two ways you can keep reading:

Disable your ad-blocker
Disable now
Subscribe to Pro Builder
Subscribe
Already a member? Sign in
Become a Member

Subscribe to Pro Builder for unlimited access

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.