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Aesthetic Home Essentials for Dog Owners
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items Living with two dogs doesn't mean your home has to look like a pet store. These are some of my favorite ideas for keeping dog essentials organized, dealing with pet hair and messes, and making a dog-friendly home feel a little more beautiful.
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Stylish Storage for Dog Stuff
Beautiful Furniture for Real Life
The Not-So-Aesthetic Essentials
Aesthetic Dog Essentials
Stylish Storage for Dog Stuff
I love buying things for my dogs, but with two of them, the toys, accessories and everyday essentials can quickly take over the house. These are some of the ways I like to keep everything organized while still making it look good with the rest of the...
With two dogs, I learned pretty quickly that having a designated place for their toys makes a huge difference. I prefer baskets that actually look like part of the room, so I can leave them out without making the space feel like a pet corner.
Braided Wicker Basket
I love having baskets around the house for the little things that otherwise end up everywhere. These would be perfect for dog toys, blankets, leashes or even all those random things you somehow collect as a dog owner.
Mar Woven Seagrass Striped Baskets, Set of 2
Walmart have a lot of options of baskets with good prices. I like the neutral look of this one because it can sit in the living room without screaming “dog toy storage.”
LIZEVINC Large Blanket Basket, 21.6" x 15.7" x 11.8" Rectangle Woven Laundry Basket, Cotton Rope Toy Basket With Handle, Storage Baskets for Organizing for Living Room, Bedroom, Baby Room
This is one of my best purchases. It looks really cute from the outside, but inside I can organize so many of my dogs' things — their food, leashes, medicines and supplements. It keeps everything together and makes the whole area feel so much more or...
Dog Feeder Station
Right now I have a storage bench and a coat hanger, but I am planning to get one of those cause it's so cute and have everything perfect to organize and hang my dog's leash and other accessories for our walks!
Hall Trees
Beautiful Furniture for Real Life
Living with dogs doesn't mean your furniture has to look like pet furniture. I look for beautiful, functional pieces that can handle everyday life — from choosing the right upholstery to finding furniture that gives me extra storage for all the thing...
If you're sharing your sofa with dogs, the fabric choice matters just as much as the sofa itself. I love that you can customize the James and choose a dog-friendly performance fabric. Performance Velvet is one I'd definitely look at, it has that soft...
James 2-Seat Sofa
I love when “pet-friendly” doesn't automatically mean “pet furniture.” This is the kind of sofa I'd look for if I wanted something beautiful enough for the room but practical enough for a home shared with two dogs.
Gaby 2 Seat Sofa all custom sofas interior define
I love furniture that does more than one job. A storage bench can give you extra seating while quietly hiding blankets, toys or other things you don't necessarily want sitting around.
Storage Bench
Not everything in a dog-friendly home has to look like it was bought for the dogs. I love pieces like this because they give you real storage while still feeling like part of the decor.
3 Drawer Dresser
The Not-So-Aesthetic Essentials
Not everything that keeps a dog-friendly home looking good is pretty. 😅 These are the behind-the-scenes essentials that help me deal with dog hair, stains, odors and those inevitable little messes — so the rest of the house can stay clean, organized...
I know a Dyson can be pricey, but I swear it's worth it when you have a lot of dog hair at home. A cordless vacuum is a must for me because I can grab it quickly whenever I need to clean up fur.
Dyson V8 Cyclone + Car Cleaning Kit cordless vacuum
This helps me SO MUCH when I'm cleaning the house. I use it on the dogs' beds, the sofa, my bed and rugs to get rid of all that stubborn fur. It's such a simple tool, but it makes a real difference.
Pet Hair Remover
I like using this when the carpets need a little refresh. It helps loosen up pet hair and leaves the room smelling fresher, which makes a noticeable difference when you have two dogs at home.
Carpet Freshener Powder
This is the kind of thing you don't think you need until you REALLY need it. 😅 With two dogs, having a portable cleaner for rugs, upholstery and the inevitable little accidents makes so much more sense than trying to clean everything with a full-siz...
Little Green® Portable Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner
This is another very important product to have in a home with pets. As I mentioned in another list, my Lab has urinary incontinence, so she sometimes has little accidents while sleeping. An enzyme cleaner helps break down the source of the odor inste...
Enzyme Cleaner
Aesthetic Dog Essentials
Not every dog essential has to look like a pet-store purchase. These are the little things that can add personality to your dog's space while still fitting into the overall look of your home.
Simple, elegant and ceramic, which I love because it's easy to keep hygienic. It's also dishwasher safe and comes with a steel stand that can be adjusted between two heights. I love when something practical can still look good in the space.
Pets So Good Oreo Pet Standing Bowl
A feeding mat is a must for me. It keeps the bowls from sliding around, keeps food and water mess contained and makes the whole feeding area look much more organized.
Abode Homewares Tarhong Feeding Tray Black, 16”X10”X 0.4” & Reviews
Chic and minimalist, available in two sizes depending on the size of your dog. It's ceramic, dishwasher safe and microwave safe — practical enough for everyday use but pretty enough to leave out.
Memento Polka-Dot Pet Bowl
My Blue Heeler sometimes prefers mats over cushion beds, this is is super cute, it gives a nice standout in my minimalist decor
Leaf Shape Pet Blanket
My dogs love enrichment toys, especially when treats are involved. 😂 This one from Anthropologie is not only fun for them, but cute enough that I don't mind leaving it around the house.
Berry Pie Interactive Snuffle Dog Toy
I keep my dogs' food in its original packaging, but I put the whole bag inside this container. It keeps the packaging out of sight, makes the space look much cleaner and adds an extra layer of protection for their food.
simplehuman Pet Food Storage Container Stainless Steel for Dog Food, Cat Food, and Bird Feed & Reviews