A sunroom is a space with walls of glass that often open with screens for seamless indoor-outdoor living. You and your family will love this part of your home, but your four-legged family member may enjoy it the most. It gives them the opportunity to enjoy the view as they sunbathe. Maximize your sunroom installation for them by making it more pet-friendly.

A Guide to Creating a Pet-Friendly Sunroom Installation

1. Choose Safe Plants

The temperature and maximum sun exposure make your sunroom the perfect place for house plants to thrive.  Some popular house plants are toxic to animals, however, such as poinsettia, aloe vera, and devil’s ivy.

Assume your pet may nibble on the plants in the room and research them to know they’re safe before buying any. Safe options include Boston fern, African violet, Spider plant, air plants, orchids, and Chamaedorea palm.

2. Give Them a Corner

Your sunroom is the perfect place to nap while soaking in the sun, so keep your pet comfortable. They often like to have their own space, so create a corner with a bed, a basket of toys, a scratching post, or anything else that would make them comfortable. Dogs prefer an enclosed space, so a crate in the corner is the ideal spot to “den.”

3. Choose Durable Flooring

Pets’ claws and all the dirt they track into the home can be tough on your floors. Install a durable flooring option that’s easy to keep clean.

Tile or concrete are ideal because they won’t scratch, they are easy to sweep or vacuum clean, and they will keep your pet naturally cooler as they sunbathe. They also won’t fade with the constant UV ray exposure like hardwood or laminate will.

 

The experts at Patio Designers will create a custom sunroom installation that meets your family’s unique needs and budget. This family-owned and -operated business is based in Sacramento and works on projects throughout Northern California. They also offer other services for your outdoor space, such as stamped concrete, patios, and decks. See their previous work online for inspiration and call (877) 757-2846 for a free estimate.