Pawsome Summer Decor: Trendy Ideas for Pet-Friendly Homes

Pet-Friendly Space

Thinking about summer decor? With the new season, it’s the perfect time to refresh your home with vibrant colors and styles.

But remember, summer is for everyone, including our furry friends. When you redecorate, keep it pet-friendly.

Make sure your pets are comfortable, happy, and, above all, safe. Keep in mind a few key points: create a non-toxic environment, use pet-friendly decor, and add some furniture protection.

Let’s make our homes a haven for pets with these top pet-friendly summer decor ideas!

Create Shady Spots

Summer can mean scorching sun, and our pets need sun protection too. The best way to do this is by creating shaded areas for them.

Here are a few ideas:

1. Provide your pets with seating in a cool spot under a dense tree.
2. Set up a large umbrella on your patio with vibrant colors that are both decorative and functional.
3. Add a pop-up canopy to create temporary shade.
4. Install shade sails wherever you set your pets’ bed or on your patio.

Cooling Comfort

Placing your pet’s bed in a shaded area is a great way to protect them from the sun, but there are additional steps you can take.

Cooling mats and elevated beds are excellent choices. Cooling mats use gel technology to absorb body heat and keep pets cool, while elevated beds promote airflow.

Note: When choosing an elevated bed, opt for breathable materials to enhance comfort.

Safe and Green

Plants and greenery are essential summer decorations, but some can be toxic to pets.

Avoid these plants in your home if you have pets:

• Lilies: Harmful for cats.
• Sago Palm: Poisonous for pets, especially its seeds.
• Dumb Cane: Causes mouth and throat irritation if ingested.
• Daffodils and Tulips: Cause vomiting, diarrhea, and tremors in pets.

However, Spider plants, Boston fern, Calathea plants, Air plants, and Money plants are pet-friendly.

Comfortable Underfoot

Pick up pet-friendly rugs as they’re easy to clean material, unlike the usual fabric that stains easily.

Pet-friendly rugs are made from materials like polypropylene or woven plastic that can withstand the sun and rain without damage. Moreover, they don’t stain easily or damage upon scratching.

Furthermore, don’t pick a highly textured rug, as your pet’s claws might get snagged in it.

Cozy Nooks

For your pets’ comfort, give them plushy cushions and pillows filled with memory foam made with washable canvas, fleece, or microfiber.

You can place these cushions in places like windows or corners where your pets like to sleep.

Make sure that you keep washing them regularly to prevent allergens.

Also, pick a color that goes well with your overall house decor to create a cohesive look.

Protect Your Furniture

While we love our pets, sometimes their fur, dirt, or stains can cause our place to become messy.

But here’s an easy solution to save your furniture: use furniture covers.

If chosen properly, they can also add an element of luxury to your house and prevent your furniture from damage.

Here are some fabrics that are stain-resistant and also not easy for pets’ hair to cling to:

• Microfiber
• Leather or Faux Leather
• Canvas
• Outdoor Fabric
• Crypton Fabric (Most recommended)
• Twill
• Polyester

Secure Play Zones

If you’re thinking of setting up a play area for your pets, keep it fenced. There are several benefits to it, such as:

• Your pet stays safe from going out or encountering any potential danger.
• Some pets feel anxious in open places; fences create a boundary, and your pet feels safe.

For adding it to your summer decor, you can add decorative materials to it like wrought iron or painted wood in vibrant summer colors.

You can also add some potted plants by the fence or decorate them with some beautiful string lights.

Hydration Station

Summers can dehydrate your pets, so set up an appealing water station for them. Pets like fresh water and sprinkling water, so add a fountain water bowl.

However, you can also DIY a water station for your pets, with so many ideas available online. You can also decorate it with paints and stickers.

For food, use an elevated space. You can use sleek metal stands, ceramic feeders, or eco-friendly bamboo feeders. These options provide your space with a modern look.

Fun and Exercise

Do you want to decorate your house for summer but also provide your pets with a place of entertainment? You can do both by adding a pet tunnel with a playful touch into your space!

Create a tunnel themed to summer vibes. For instance, why not add a beach tunnel with seashells?

Or paint it bright with fun patterns or paw prints that add a playful touch to the tunnel without any compromise on your decor.

Safe Illumination

Pets have more sensitive senses than humans, so you don’t want to incorporate any element in your summer decor that might be uncomfortable for your pet.

Here are ideas of lights you can incorporate into your summer space:

• Warm LED lights
• Solar-powered lights with a warm ambiance.
• String lights
• Salt lamps

Stimulate the Senses

You can decorate your garden with vibrant-colored flowers that pets find attractive. Some safe options are Snapdragons and Oat Grass.

Add pebbles and stones to your garden, as pets like to explore different textures. Moreover, adding wind chimes to your garden can also create a calming sound that attracts pets.

Stylish Pet Gates for Home Decor

Say goodbye to old, plain pet gets, and introduce some decorative pet gates in your space.

Not only are they functional, but they also serve as a beautiful decorative item with delicate patterns.

You can also install a modern pet flap in the door, unlike the old wooden flaps.

Safe Candles and Scents for Your Pets

If you love decorating your house with candles and adding scents in your house, remember, they all aren’t pet-friendly.

Avoid regular candles, and choose the ones that aren’t toxic or irritating to your pets. You can bring in diffusers and add lemongrass or lavender oils.

For candles, you can go for soy candles (always supervise to prevent ingestion).

Position them on elevated surfaces or stands.

Solutions for Summer Sunshine

Have you added beautiful curtains to your windows but fear that your pets might rip them? Because, yes, they can be easily ripped if you’ve playful pets.

What’s an alternative? Well, there are many, such as:

• Roller shades
• Roman shades
• Woven wood blinds
• Exterior sun shades

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Summer Fun with Pool Party

Planning a pool party this summer for your friends and family and not sure what to do and how to decorate your pool area for maximum fun?

Worry no more, this detailed guide on decorating your pool area will surely be a game-changer.