5 tips to how you can maintain an aesthetic home while living with dogs?
Oct 30, 2024
Living with dogs brings a particular kind of joy, rooted in closeness, routine, and shared everyday moments. At the same time, it often asks us to rethink how we live in our homes. Fur finds its way onto furniture, toys appear where we least expect them, and interiors become lived in very quickly.
Over time, we have learned that creating an aesthetic home while living with dogs is not about control or perfection, but about making thoughtful choices that allow both beauty and life to coexist. Below, we share a few gentle ways we approach this balance.
1. Let your dog’s place belong naturally in your home
Rather than setting dog items apart, we find it helpful to let them blend in. A cushion or blanket placed near the sofa, chosen in a fabric and colour that complements the surrounding furniture, allows dogs to rest close to the family without disrupting the visual calm of the space.
When dogs have a designated place in connection to the main furniture, they are often happy to rest there, while leaving the main furniture largely undisturbed.
2. Choose storage that feels intentional
Everyday dog items such as leashes, toys, sweaters, are part of daily life, and having a place for them brings a sense of order. We prefer storage solutions in natural materials and muted tones that align with the rest of the home.
A simple basket in the living room or hallway can quietly hold what is needed, without drawing unnecessary attention.
3. Invest in pieces that age gracefully
High-quality dog beds and cushions tend to age differently. Even when well used — carrying signs of fur, rest, or the occasional treat, they retain a sense of softness and presence.
Well-made materials, careful stitching, and calm colours allow these pieces to remain part of the home.
4. Make room for easy care
Life with dogs is a lived life. While regular vacuuming often goes a long way, it is reassuring to know that beds and blankets can be washed when needed.
Choosing items that can be cleaned without a big effort allows us to relax into everyday life, rather than worrying.
5. Consider everyday objects as part of the whole
Something as simple as a water bowl can affect how a room feels. Since dogs often have access to water throughout the day, we look for bowls that sit quietly within the space, are functional, easy to clean, and visually fit into your home decor.
Materials like silicone are practical choices, offering durability and ease without drawing unnecessary attention.
When we allow our homes to reflect how we actually live with dogs moving freely through rooms and routines, a different kind of beauty emerges. One that feels calm, lived in, and honest.
Modern living with dogs is not about perfection, but about creating spaces where everyone feels at home.
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