[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-new-pet-no-problem-secrets-to-pet-friendly-interior-design":3,"blog-related-new-pet-no-problem-secrets-to-pet-friendly-interior-design":34},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":7,"authorName":10,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":11,"categories":12,"tags":15,"products":26,"inlineProducts":27,"seo":28},373,"new-pet-no-problem-secrets-to-pet-friendly-interior-design","New Pet? No Problem: Secrets to Pet-Friendly Interior Design",null,"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">In these uncertain times, it's no wonder that people all over the country are bringing furry friends into their lives, and as a result, the need for \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pet-friendly interior design\u003C/a> has never been higher. Pet adoptions are on the rise right now for two primary reasons. Of course, a cat or dog makes for a wonderful companion and source of comfort during long days of working from home and hunkering down while the country is under quarantine, , but adoptions are also trending because working professionals are now able be home to train a pet and look after them as they adjust to their new space.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">And with a new pet in the home comes the challenge of pet-friendly interior design. This means taking into account \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/pet-friendly-furniture-and-other-design-tips-for-animal-lovers/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">furniture and fabrics\u003C/a> that can withstand the wear and tear of an animal friend, as well as making sure your home is safe for your pet, and making sure you have some \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/pet-beds?utm_source=social&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">design-savvy pet beds\u003C/a> and pet accessories on-hand to complement your existing design motif. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Our design team\u003C/a> is here to help by sharing their top secrets to pet-friendly interior design especially compiled for new pet owners! You're sure to find purr-fect design inspiration that works as well for humans as it does for pets.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18004\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/d23d10b4ccc7d849e9400623f126b466.jpg\" alt=\"cute dog on a bed\" width=\"564\" height=\"845\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"http://www.katelavie.com/2019/04/a-renovation-qa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18005\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/3c9f997cf5f565b7bf1cace147680ef3.jpg\" alt=\"cat sleeping in fluffy chair\" width=\"564\" height=\"843\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Photography Credit: Left, \u003Ca href=\"http://www.204park.com/home/pet-friendly-design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">204 Park\u003C/a>; Right: \u003Ca href=\"http://www.katelavie.com/2019/04/a-renovation-qa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kate La Vie\u003C/a>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.lizmarieblog.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17999\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/l.jpg\" alt=\"cat on lounge chair\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Photo via \u003Ca href=\"https://www.lizmarieblog.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Liz Marie Blog\u003C/a>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/13843-Palecek-Verona-Modern-Classic-Faux-Wicker-Cream-Outdoor-Lounge-Chair-Blanco/?utm_source=social&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26413\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Palecek-Verona-Modern-Classic-Faux-Wicker-Cream-Outdoor-Lounge-Chair-Blanco.jpg\" alt=\"chair\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/12570-Veruca-Modern-Pebble-Sheepskin-Double-Pelt-Fur-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18015\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Veruca-Modern-Pebble-Sheepskin-Double-Pelt-Fur-Rug-Kathy-kuo-home-pet-friendly-interior-design.jpg\" alt=\"fur rug\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/29319-Liliana-Coastal-Beach-Natural-Rattan-Chaise-Lounge/?utm_source=social&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19949\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Liliana-Coastal-Beach-Natural-Rattan-Chaise-Lounge.jpg\" alt=\"chaise lounge\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Pet-Friendly Interior Design Tip #1: Invest in a Chic Pet Bed\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">There's no reason to sacrifice your carefully chosen interior design aesthetic when you bring a new pet home. It's actually super easy to find a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/pet-beds?utm_source=social&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">chic and comfy pet bed\u003C/a> that is sure to blend right in with your existing home decor motif.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">You may want an understated pouf or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/35980-Paul-French-Country-Handcrafted-Soft-Cushion-Brown-Rattan-Dog-Pet-Bed?utm_source=social&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">basket\u003C/a> for your furry friend, or you might want to go with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/51002-Clark-French-Country-Antique-Cream-Dog-Pet-Bed?utm_source=social&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">something more stylized\u003C/a>; you can even scoop up a child's mini teepee for your pet to camp out in. Whatever you choose, make sure the color, texture, and style match items you already have and love. It's also smart to pick a bed that could blend in nicely in any room--you may start with the bed in the living room but later learn that puppy or kitty prefers to snooze in foyer. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-18000 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/l-1.jpg\" alt=\"pug in front of fire\" width=\"900\" height=\"898\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Photo via \u003Ca href=\"https://www.greenappleid.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Green Apple Interiors &amp; Design\u003C/a>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cscript src=\"https://cdn.dashhudson.com/web/js/board-carousel-embed.js\" type=\"text/javascript\" data-name=\"dhboard-carousel\" data-gallery-id=\"532038\" data-row-size=\"1.35\" data-gap-size=\"1\" data-mobile-row-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-gap-size=\"1\" data-call-to-action=\"shop_now\" >\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">﻿\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">﻿\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">﻿\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">﻿\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">﻿\u003C/span>﻿\u003C/span>\u003C/script>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Click to shop!\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cscript src=\"https://cdn.dashhudson.com/web/js/board-carousel-embed.js\" type=\"text/javascript\" data-name=\"dhboard-carousel\" data-gallery-id=\"532039\" data-row-size=\"1.35\" data-gap-size=\"1\" data-mobile-row-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-gap-size=\"1\" data-call-to-action=\"shop_now\" >\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">﻿\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">﻿\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">﻿\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">﻿\u003C/span>\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">﻿\u003C/span>﻿\u003C/span>\u003C/script>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Click to shop!\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Pet-Friendly Interior Design Tip #2: Set Up Safe Spaces for Your Pet to Explore\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Puppies and kittens are curious little creatures and they will naturally want to explore when you bring them home. Instead of reprimanding them for poking around in nooks and crannies, make it safe and fun for them by setting up plenty of pet-friendly spaces that work well with your design, but that are also safe for a cat to hop into or a dog to nudge with their nose.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">This could mean low shelves without anything too precious on them, large \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/floor-pillows?utm_source=social&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">floor pillows\u003C/a>, durable \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/floor-baskets?utm_source=social&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">baskets\u003C/a> for throw blankets and toys, and alcoves stocked with a few well-placed toys. This is especially important if you know your pet loves to cause mischief.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">On the flip side, be sure to tuck breakables away until your new pet is fully trained and think about restyling your \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/console-tables?utm_source=social&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">console\u003C/a> table, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/bookcases-display-cases?utm_source=social&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bookshelves\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/coffee-tables?utm_source=social&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">coffee table\u003C/a> to be sure that it won't be a problem if your pet knocks any of your trinkets over.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.domino.com/content/diy-cat-shelves-ikea/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18006\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/2f972c96f64e2ac928364392214e1538.jpg\" alt=\"orange couch\" width=\"564\" height=\"752\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/house-tour-a-modern-boston-house-with-a-sunroom-229389?crlt.pid=camp.DwQgImyFqL8P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18007\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/21b8347f83f35687b0077e3325fa16da.jpg\" alt=\"siamese cat in a basket\" width=\"564\" height=\"752\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Photography Credits: Left: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.domino.com/content/diy-cat-shelves-ikea/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lonny Magazine\u003C/a>; Right: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/house-tour-a-modern-boston-house-with-a-sunroom-229389?crlt.pid=camp.DwQgImyFqL8P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apartment Therapy\u003C/a>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18001\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/l-2.jpg\" alt=\"puppy in sink\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Photo via \u003Ca href=\"https://www.lizmarieblog.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Liz Marie Blog\u003C/a>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop the Look\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/14643-Palecek-Bolinas-Rope-Coastal-Beach-Natural-White-Seagrass-Basket/?utm_source=social&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18021\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Palecek-Bolinas-Rope-Coastal-Beach-Natural-White-Seagrass-Basket-pet-friendly-design-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"basket\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/53132-Adelle-Modern-Classic-Hand-Woven-Cotton-Blue-Accent-Bed-Throw-Blanket?utm_source=social&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18022\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Adelle-Modern-Classic-Hand-Woven-Cotton-Blue-Accent-Bed-Throw-Blanket-pet-friendly-design-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"blanket\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/23116-Oly-Studio-Astro-White-Enamel-Antique-Gold-Etagere?utm_source=social&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18023\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Oly-Studio-Astro-White-Enamel-Antique-Gold-Etagere-pet-friendly-design-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"bookshelf\" width=\"1000\" height=\"999\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Pet-Friendly Interior Design Tip #3: Opt for Performance Fabrics\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">A new pet might take time to properly house train--for this reason, it's important to opt for washable, performance fabrics, as well as \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/outdoor-rug?utm_source=social&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">indoor/outdoor rugs\u003C/a> to help with pet accidents. Additionally, washable and performance fabrics will just, in general, hold up really well over time, so they'll prove to be worth the investment. Plus, you'll love that they're washable once they become covered in pet hair from your new members of the family.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">It also doesn't hurt to make any rooms with surface floors or ceramic tile your primary pet-care living spaces because they will be easy to clean.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">Get upholstered furniture in a washable performance fabric for stains and for durability. Most performance fabrics have long lasting, tighter weaves that are perfect for pets. 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In addition to being a source for beautiful high quality furnishings and decor, Kathy Kuo Home has a team of professional \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.kathykuohome.com/designbar&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1578606810757000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH6Pwdal8jhoFuLhLnOvNeD922GkA\">interior designers\u003C/a> that are ready to assist with all of your interior design needs. Our services provide multiple layout and design options that fit your style and budget for any room. You will work with a team of designers and project managers to help you truly love where you live.\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Call (888) 908-3486 or email \u003Ca href=\"mailto:designs@kathykuohome.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">designs@kathykuohome.com\u003C/a> today to get started!\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/kathy-kuo-home-Terry-Modern-Classic-Blue-Velvet-Pet-Bed-pet-friendly-design.jpg","Kathy Kuo Home","2020-03-26T16:41:27Z",[13,14],"Home","The Designer's Handbook",[16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25],"home decor","design ideas","design","kathy kuo home","kathy kuo","Interior Design Ideas","design tips","pets","cat","dogs",[],[],{"title":29,"description":30,"keywords":31,"canonicalUrl":32,"noIndex":33},"New Pet? 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