Designing your own home means you can have all the features you and your family want. If you have a pet, that means they should be considered too. Your custom home builder will be happy to share their expertise on how to make your property more pet friendly, and the ideas below will also help you to decide what’s ideal for you and your pet.

How to Make a Custom Home Pet Friendly

1. Nap Niches

Although it might seem like cats and dogs nap anywhere and everywhere, their chosen nap spaces tend to be warm, enclosed, and cozy places where they feel protected. If you can create such a space for your pet, you'll give them somewhere to nap peacefully, while keeping them away from inconvenient areas. The best place for a nap niche may be an area that's otherwise wasted, so talk to your custom home builder about how best to use the space.

2. Viewing Spaces

Dogs and cats love the outdoors, but it’s not always possible to let them out to play for hours on end. Creating an indoor space with a view will let your pet enjoy the outdoors while staying safe and warm. This could be an enclosed porch, or simply a comfortable couch next to a picture window. Windows designed to be at your pet’s eye level would also be perfect.

3. Showers

A shower room designed specifically for dogs will help to get them clean before they enter your home. Install a walk-in shower in your mudroom, or create an outdoor area with a washing station to get your pup clean right after their walk. You might even be able to guide your cat in there from time to time if they have had a particularly muddy adventure.

4. A Pet Suite

With a custom home, you can give your pet exactly what they deserve as a member of your family. Create an indoor pet suite where your dog or cat can enjoy their own room, full of their favorite toys and a bed for when they need to relax. Your cat in particular would love a place with purpose-built shelves, tunnels, and walkways for them to explore.

 

When you need a custom home builder to ensure maximum efficiency, comfort, and convenience, rely on Landmark Builders in Whitefish, MT. With 40 years of experience building luxury homes, they cover many architectural styles and bring together everything from stunning log designs to smart home technology. To start planning, call (406) 253-3839 or reach out on their website.