Some people just have a passion for certain things and when that passion becomes a career, as the saying goes; You never have to work another day in your life. That’s how I feel about my Re-Style Interiors design business.
Helping you bring your design dreams to life is what makes me happy. And infusing your own personality into your space is what drives the design process. As a devoted kitty owner myself, it is refreshing to know that decorating with our pets in mind is becoming much more common than ever before.
Statistics show that 36.5% of U.S. households own at least one dog, and 30.4% of households own at least one cat. That’s a lot of fur!
When you have pets these general guidelines can help you create a great design that looks fantastic and functions well too. Consider using leather or micro fiber fabrics when choosing furniture upholstery. Both are durable and hold up well to paws and claws. If your pet has light-colored fur, consider a light upholstery color. Use the reverse strategy for dark-colored fur. Incorporating wood, porcelain, or other hard surface flooring materials makes house cleaning much easier. Area rugs can be vacuumed and maintained with less effort than wall-to-wall carpeting. Storage for pet toys, and grooming supplies is important and can be accomplished in style. Think about storage ottomans, coffee tables with pull-out drawers, decorative baskets, etc. Pet beds are literally becoming fashion statements, so finding one that fits your style is just a click of the mouse away. When hanging artwork, consider an Andy Warhol style pet portrait. It can add color and whimsy to your space and you will have a unique pet memento.
You CAN enjoy your pets and decorate with style by keeping your design clean and uncluttered, And remember, there are no “faux paws” when it comes to showing your animals lots of love!
