A sunroom provides more than a relaxing outdoor place without insects. It’s also a space for four-legged friends. Cats and dogs not only enjoy the many scents wafting through the room’s screens, but they also can relax in the sunshine, which helps warm and soothe their joints. Sunrooms also allow your pets to watch animals without chasing and injuring them. Below are a few ideas for making this home addition friendly to your furry friends.

How to Make Your Sunroom Pet-Friendly

1. Use Fur-Friendly Furniture

Opt for fabrics that won’t attract pet fur and hair, such as leather, tweed, or microfiber. Keep all furniture out of the sunroom that you don’t want your felines using as scratching posts, and look into waterproof fabrics if you have pets prone to accidents. If you’re worried about ultraviolet (UV) ray-related fading, look for furniture or windows that resist the sun.

2. Add Enrichment Toys

Give your pets something to do when they aren’t napping or looking outside, so they don’t become destructive from boredom. Scratching posts, puzzle toys, and motorized mice are a few options that keep your four-legged family members entertained.

3. Provide Cozy Spaces

Add beds or old blankets with plenty of cushioning for your pets to sleep on. Providing spaces for your furry friends helps keep them off of the furniture, which helps contain fur. If you recently adopted your cat, add a box to reduce stress, and shorten the adjustment period.

4. Choose Decor Carefully

Avoid adding breakable or valuable decor to your sunroom that your pets can knock over or chew. Stick to non-breakable items, such as plastic pieces. Place them in areas that are less likely for pets to be near, such as away from the windows or doors.

5. Work With Non-Toxic Plants

Only use non-toxic plants in your sunroom to avoid pet poisoning issues. Bamboo, spice orchids, Christmas cacti, and pearl plants are among the options that will not make your pets sick if they ingest leaves, bulbs, or other greenery parts.

Discuss your sunroom ideas with Aladdin’s Glass & Screen Products, Inc. Known for timely, quality work from experienced installers, this locally owned company has proudly served the Lexington and Central Kentucky areas since 1989. Call (859) 887-4070 for a free estimate. Visit the website for more information about their services.