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My little Frenchie Oliver has always dreamt of having a little dog house, but living in a 500 square-foot NYC apartment hasn't giving me the chance to grant his wish. But, this adorable dog house set by Six Hands might just do the trick. The house/bed combo is made of Douglas Fir Plywood and a comfy Natural Cotton Canvas. Although both pieces can be bought separately, Oliver thinks they're the cutest when put together. Don't you agree?
How groovy is this cat playhouse? Treat your kitty or small pet to a recharging station for his/her magic powers to multiply with the new Energy Pyramid Cat House. Designed by Tiziana Agnello exclusively for LoveThyBeast, this cool and modern pet sanctuary is made of cardboard and its fun graphic pattern is printed with soy based inks and is acrylic coated for easy cleaning. The house also comes with a corrugated liner perfect for your cat's naps and provides your furry friend with a hard-to-resist scratching surface.
As a dog lover and owner of a French Bulldog, I'm always thrilled to discover great design solutions for my four-legged friend. I can't get over how cool and practical this doggie staircase looks in the newly renovated home in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The pet-sensitive staircase was especially designed by architecture studio 07Beach with narrower treads and shorter risers to make them more suitable for the owner's dogs. Not only is it a genius solution, but the stairs also look structurally stunning. My Oliver would get a kick out of them, especially being a short-legged pooch.
Decorating around a litter box is not an easy task. But Seattle-based artist Crystal Gregory has come up with this beautiful collection of stylish cabinets to help cat lovers camouflage the unwelcome eyesore. Owner of two Canadian Hairless cats and two Italian Greyhounds, Crystal understood the need to take pet furniture to another level by creating Modernist Cat. The Collection is modeled with Mid-Century design principles—with utility and durability in mind. The cabinets can be arranged in different configurations to disguise unsightly litter pans, reduce litter tracking or be used as a place for your modern cat or dog to play, perch or sleep without compromising your home's fab style. I don't know what's cuter, her cool cabinets or her adorable pets.
It's not often that we come across furniture for our pets with such flair and beautiful details as this stunning collection by French company Bloom Room. Designed by Marc Ange, the Chimère line was just presented at Milan Design Week 2012 as part of exhibition Design France.Beyond comfort and functionality, each piece of furniture is a decorative element made with soft and sturdy materials combined with high quality manufacturing. The collection includes a dog niche, an aquarium, a rocking bird cage, a cat bed and a rodent cage. For sure, my Oliver would go mad for that cushy and über chic gray bed—plus it would look fabulous with our living room decor. Have a super duper weekend!!
It's always hard finding stylish furniture for your pets, especially pieces that can be easily integrated with your decor. But look no further, Binq Design has come out with the Bloq, a modern living solution for you and your pet. With a minimalist cube design, the Block is a high-quality piece you can use anywhere in your home. It is perfect as a side table in your living room as well as a night stand in your bedroom. And if that isn't enough, it can be customized by choosing from three glossy finishes and from 13 trendy-colored cushions made of a specially tailored material for your pet. I'm certain your precious furry friend will love lounging by your side in this lovely shelter.
It's been a while since I've featured goodies for our furry friends, so I thought this sleek nest for your pets will be a good reason to do so. Besides being a cozy niche for your dog or cat, the Kokon, by Creative Push, also doubles as a planter for your favorite perennials. Its contemporary design will blend in seamlessly with most decor, making a fabulous statement in any corner of your home or terrace. The Kokon also comes with a small plushy pillow so your precious little ones can curl up and enjoy a nice nap. By the way, it can also be used as a litter box by simply inserting a plastic tray through the back access door. If you don't own a pet but enjoy the company of tweety birds, they also have Zozio, a cool birdhouse with a planter on top. Double the fun!! Have a super duper weekend.
Fishy never had it so good with this quirky fish bowl designed by Aruliden for Turkish design brand Gaia and Gino. The Fishscape is a 2.5 gallon handmade glass fish bowl with a textured interior landscape that gives its little dwellers a fun setting to swim around. And let's be honest, with or without little Nemo, the bowl is a gorgeous piece to showcase anywhere in your home. Its fresh concept reminds me of these other über cool fish habitats I shared with you a while back. Take a look here and here.
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