9 unique spaces for our fury friends

Pets. Most of us have them, or at least dream about having them. They bring in life (and of course chaos sometimes) to our home, they’re always there for you. That’s why they deserve a special place, not some hideaway. It is important for them to have a safe space where they can rest and sometimes hide if they don’t want to be around.

I found some great pictures where interior designer had to include room for pets and they did a good job. Enjoy!

Photo by Schlicht Lamprecht Architekten – Discover contemporary kitchen design inspiration

Very practical and space saving solution. So you not falling over the pets bowls and kids have no excuse to splash their water. Because you only take the drawer out when it’s lunch time. Clever.

Photo by Peter A. Sellar – Architectural Photographer – More contemporary utility room photos

Those who loves walking their dogs know exactly how muddy and dirty they can get. Having a shower that is comfortable both for the owner and the dogs – is a life saver!

Photo by Artistic Renovations of Ohio LLC – Search traditional utility room design ideas

Utility room includes not only washing machine and dryer, but also a dog shower and a cozy dog bed. Very pet-friendly.

Photo by Artisan Kitchens Inc. – Browse traditional kitchen photos

Love the use of the side of the island. And especially the bone-shaped drawers openings!

Photo by Built Custom Homes, LLC – More coastal hallway and landing photos

Great use of the space under the stairs.

Photo by Kailey J. Flynn Photography – Browse contemporary bedroom photos

This pet owner do not forget to match the dog bed to this modern bedroom look.

Photo by Dominic McKenzie Architects – More contemporary kitchen ideas

Minimalistic and very cute opening for a cat to go out to the toilet.

Photo by Candlelight Homes – Search contemporary entrance design ideas

Another use of under the stairs space.

Photo by Kendall Ansell Interiors – Discover traditional home design design inspiration

I just couldn’t left this behind. Grand opening for the fury friends.

 

Feature wall – what does it mean to me?

What is a feature wall? It started as a wall/part of the wall/two walls painted in different/contrast colour than the rest of the room.

Is that all? Not to me. I feel that the name ‘feature wall’ cannot be used for only that described above. Why? Because there are so much more you can do to your space. So many more ways to make that FEATURE wall really stand out.

Murals/chalkboard/geometric stencils/your own art/ombre paint/timber art/photo wall, etc.

In this post I will try to show some examples.

Photo by Egue y Seta – Browse traditional bedroom ideas

No hard edges. A bit more than half wall soft painted bright lemon yellow.

 

Photo by Swift Lee Office – More contemporary kitchen ideas

Photo by IndigoJungle Interior Styling – Discover contemporary bathroom design ideas

In fact, it doesn’t even have to different colour. If you prefer monochrome – just add a little bit of dynamic by including different texture/matt vs gloss.

Photo by Realstone Systems – Discover contemporary living room design ideas

Black stone feature wall is good example of contrast colour AND texture. Though beware – it needs space: the bigger the stone/wood tiles – the bigger the room must be. Otherwise you’ll get lost in scale.

Photo by Ann Lowengart Interiors – Browse contemporary bedroom photos

Dreamy cloud wallpaper in neutral bedroom.

Photo by LEIVARS – Discover traditional living room design inspiration

Don’t want to touch the walls? No problem – paint the inside of the bookshelf/display. A pop of colour will brighten the room.

Photo by Spacecrafting / Architectural Photography – Discover industrial staircase design inspiration

This uniqueness was achieved by applying a rust activator to a reactive metallic paint.

Photo by Lightsy – More Scandinavian bedroom ideas

Black is the perfect background for the artwork.

Photo by The Cousins – Search eclectic kitchen design ideas

Painting vertical stripes in different shades: simple solution for a very modern look!

Photo by Bibliotheque Tiles Ltd – Look for contemporary cloakroom design inspiration

Shimmer and shine! This accent wall reflects the light perfectly and is perfect for a small windowless room.

Photo by Jaffa Group Design Build – Browse contemporary kids’ room photos

This one is great for a kids room. Can be a weekend’s project – lots of preparation, but fun and easily-manageable otherwise.

Photo by Clifton Interiors Ltd – Search contemporary bedroom pictures

Backboard-paint wall. And every day it can be different drawing or writing. Surprise yourself!

Photo by JW Construction – Discover eclectic bathroom design inspiration

A wall made of recycled wine crates? Why not!

Photo by Jessica Helgerson Interior Design – Discover contemporary dining room design inspiration

Another very inexpensive, but impressive (and also one of my favourite) way to dress your wall.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/504677829/feature-wall-online-interior-design

Photo by Kristin Rocke – More contemporary dining room ideas

Photo by Margot Hartford Photography – Search contemporary dining room design ideas

Photo by Rebecca Interiors & Design by Numbers – Browse traditional nursery ideas

Three different takes on Ombre wall. It can be very artistic, very modern, very chic or playful – you choose!

Photo by Sutro Architects – Browse contemporary cloakroom photos

Watercolour wall. Unique and abstract painting made by dipping paintbrush to the water.

Photo by Applegate Tran Interiors – More contemporary kitchen photos

Flying bird stickers. This wall definitely catches the eye.

I hope that these pictures will help you make a decision on choosing the best look for your home. These examples are not to show wrong or right, they’re just to display different techniques and ideas. But if you’ll ever feel lost or need a friendly advice – feel free to visit my online interior design shop – I will be glad to help you out!

Please leave a comment which accent wall you like the best!