An overview of animal furniture, how to choose the best option
Pet owners try to provide them with a comfortable stay. Despite the fact that they are always able to find a suitable cozy place for themselves, the owners can purchase special furniture for animals. She is not only beautiful and comfortable, but also helps to wean favorites to sleep on the master sofa.
Pros and cons
When purchasing a sunbed or a basket for a pet, you need to understand that poor-quality furniture will have a negative impact on the health of all the inhabitants of the house. It is difficult to choose something optimal, since all products have their minuses and pluses.
Among the advantages:
- Variety - furniture for pets is made in different sizes, with a bright, unusual design. You can choose the option for any interior;
- Natural materials of the basics - eco-friendly furniture has excellent consumer characteristics and a great appearance. Natural wood is used most often;
- Safe filler - lightweight holofiber is used for expensive mattresses. It holds its shape well, does not absorb odors, dries quickly and is not a favorable environment for the spread of parasites;
- Long service life - high-quality frames and wear-resistant mattresses are able to please pets and their owners for a long time;
- Easy to maintain - to maintain cleanliness and comfort, you need to regularly wipe the wooden frame with a damp cloth and wash the removable cover separately from the mattress.
Possible cons:
- Some manufacturers for soft plank beds use batting, synthetic winterizer or coconut fiber. The latter is expensive, but completely unsuitable for animals, as it is often impossible to wash it often;
- Frameless sunbeds quickly lose shape;
- Loungers of large dimensions from fabric upholstery are problematically erased.
What types are
Modern manufacturers provide a wide selection of diverse furniture designs for pets. These are not easy sleeping or playing constructions, but also stationary products on low, high legs or on wheels. The size and shape of such furniture should correspond to the pose of the animal during sleep. If cats are sleeping, then a round lounger model is suitable for them. If the dog sleeps with his legs extended, then for it you need a rectangular bed. Consider the main types of furniture products that manufacturers offer:
- Functional cabinets - this model can be used as a bedside table. In a small room, the model will retain free space;
- Under the table and on the table - owners forbid pets to walk on the table. Therefore, designers have developed a table with many tunnels and moves, where cats are given complete freedom of action;
- One sofa for all - the designers developed a sofa model, where a tunnel pipe is equipped in the armrest. At the same time, both the owner and the animal can use the sofa;
- Box-table - in this model, the roof of the box is a coffee table;
- Open deck chairs - they decorate any design of the room. Poufs for animals are upholstered with fabric, which cats are pleased to sharpen their claws;
- Frameless chair or bin bag - soft filler - granular polystyrene foam allows the product to take the form of the body of an animal located on it. The chair bag is chosen depending on the size of the pet. The product is lightweight and fits into any interior. It moves easily. For mattress toppers, waterproof oxford fabric is used. They are easily removable and washable. The shape of the chair can be very different ─ pear, pillow, pill or flower;
- Glass bed for a dog is a new design solution. Modern and durable bed made of colored or transparent acrylic;
- A suitcase bed is a real exclusive attribute that can be made from a huge old suitcase or case with legs attached to it;
- Aluminum house - faux fur serves as a litter in the product. The frame of the house can be made of bamboo, maple or cherry;
- Bed for a small dog - in the 4 door nightstand there is a place for your beloved pet;
- Scratching post with shelves - a sharpener for claws and shelves for cat toys are built into the console table;
- Bedroom for a cat - the set consists of three products ─ a berth, a feeding trough and a toy. For its manufacture, manufacturers used a wicker base, ceramics and wood. The kit will add retro chic to any room;
- Egg-shaped bed - the model has a beautiful appearance and harmoniously fits into the interior. A large selection of beds allows you to place both small pets and large ones;
- The cardboard chalet house is a rustic alpine style. Inside the house lies a rug on which cats like to relax.
Furniture manufacturers make designs from leather, wood, plywood, ceramics and bamboo. Some collection items for pets cost their owners up to $ 250.
A very fashionable trend is furniture in the form of animals. Stylized products harmoniously fit into the living room and bedroom, decorate the nursery. Whatever “beast” is present in the interior, it will attract the eyes of those present. Furniture designers are constantly working on creating exclusive collections.
Popular options:
- Sideboard - “cow” - roomy model with an open facade. The back of the “cow” forms a large open shelf. And from the folding door you get a compact serving table;
- Chest - "pig" - the upper part of the structure is used as a table. And under the tabletop on open shelves are books, magazines and small items;
- The “goose” nightstand is a closed design with drawers and a shelf. There is a place for watches, a lamp and books;
- Bookshelves - “on the bear” - the design is made of plywood. It can be placed near the chair. Books are easy to get from open shelves. The product transmits light and does not steal space;
- Table - "octopus" - the product is made of bronze. The tentacles of an octopus support a thick glass countertop;
- Sofa - "tiger" - the design does not transform. It can comfortably accommodate three people. Upholstery imitates tiger wool, and the legs are made of polished and varnished wood;
- Ottomans - “animals” - such models bring great joy to children. They are decorated with plush material. Jumping on poufs, children will not break the product, as they are designed for the weight of an adult. Children's furniture in the shape of animals can take the form of a buffalo, mumps, dog, cat and rhino;
- Bed “bear” - to create this collection, designers used the idea of the cartoon “Masha and the Bear”. Such a bed will fill the nursery with bright colors. And your favorite characters positively affect the emotional state of children.
If there are two children in the room, then complete the sleeping room with a folding chair in the form of your favorite characters.
Damage resistant materials
Pet owners are often faced with problems in their maintenance. Unscrupulous manufacturers offer low-quality goods, so furniture for animals quickly deteriorate. The material from which the products are made must meet the key requirements:
- Environmental friendliness;
- Durability;
- Wear resistance;
- Breathability;
- Security.
When the furniture in the house loses its appearance, the question arises, what kind of material is resistant to damage? To do this, use various types of anti-vandal fabric, which have a high degree of wear resistance.
- Flock - “anti-claw” - the fabric has high wear resistance due to the unique production. For its manufacture, a loom is not required, and microfibers are sprayed onto a dense fabric base. The fabric does not lend itself to cat's claws and for a long time retains a new look;
- Furniture suede - the material is similar to flock, but its strength is slightly worse. However, suede is popular with pet owners;
- Relax fabric - anti-cat stretch effect is present in the material. Thanks to isoprene (a rubber component) in the fabric, the product’s shape is instantly restored.
All fabrics with anti-vandal properties are breathable. They are pleasant to the touch and have a variety of colors that are selected individually.
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