Personal Experience: How a Laundry Room Was Converted into a Dog Room

Blogger Shauna Beltramo shares her experience in decorating her home. One of the rooms was adapted to be a laundry room, but that's not all: the space turned out to be... the perfect dog room.

Gucci and Kodak sleep here at night and stay during the day when the owners are away. To make pets comfortable, the door to the room is made of glass — so they don't feel enclosed.

For safety, the walls and floor were tiled — puppies won't be able to chew or damage anything. The colors chosen were classic: black and white.

To break up the monochrome interior, they chose colorful furniture: the cabinet doors were painted emerald green. As Shauna says: "I'm glad I took the risk to do this."

But she didn't stop there: she chose gold hardware — it looks great against a dark background. By the way, the same handles were also made for the door to maintain a consistent interior style.

Shauna organized storage wisely: she installed open shelves and selected wicker baskets of the right size. This is where clean laundry can be stored without cluttering the bedroom cabinets. Also, it doesn't disrupt air circulation — better than storing clothes in closed drawers.

Under the countertop, there's space for bowls and a resting area. But the most clever invention by Shauna is a dog shower. The tray was raised to such a height that she doesn't have to bend over. At the same time, the height allows dogs to jump up on their own (though Kodak is stubborn and sometimes asks to be picked up).

"By the way, combining a laundry room and a dog room is a great idea. It always smells like detergent, and even if your pet has an odor, you won't notice it," Shauna laughs.

This is a great option for a country house, cottage, or spacious apartment: the laundry room is located on the first floor near the entrance, and dogs don't soil the floors after walks.

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