Create a Pet-Friendly Kitchen With 4 Fantastic Ideas

A custom cabinet maker can do a lot to create a pet-friendly kitchen for all of those dog and cat lovers out there.  Here are some of the top ideas you can consider incorporating when you plan the kitchen that works for your lifestyle.  

Built-in crates

Lower cabinets are being modified to function like a dog crate so you can contain your best friend when needed, but avoid the bulky, not so attractive, crate sitting in your corner.  We are seeing this in kitchens, laundry rooms and even under stairs (making great use of that often wasted space). The door panels are frequently modified with materials ranging from wood dowels to decorative metal panels. Your pet can see out and be part of the action without being underfoot. 

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Food bowl storage in low drawers or kick plates

Coolest idea ever!  Let us make a special drawer that holds your pets food bowls so your pet doesn’t graze all day, your toddler doesn’t  eat the pet food (it happens folks), and your floor stays cleaner. We can adjust the drawer height for your pet. We have even installed them in the cabinet kick plate area so none of your drawer space is taken up.

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Pet food storage modified to work in trash can pullouts

You know how we all love those highly functional trash-can pullout features. We can modify them to work as convenient storage for pet food and treats. Imagine having a pet feeding station with convenient, sealed-up food storage and a handy drawer for their bowls.

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Built in pet bathing stations

Depending on the size of your canine family member, you may need something akin to a human shower or just a nice-sized sink cabinet that allows you to dip and scrub in a spot away from food prep and human bathing. Working with a custom cabinet designer allows you to make the most out of your space.

Photo Credit: William Hezmalhalch Architects