Kitchen for Pet Owners: Things you should think of
Having a family pet is very common, and there are plenty of reasons to have them.
They are sources of love, joy, entertainment, and in some cases, they can be useful helpers too!
The most widely kept pets are obviously dogs and cats, but there are many other critters that you can share your home with, like birds, ferrets, rodents, hedgehogs and other exotic species.
Of course, some of these are usually kept in terrariums or cages, so in this case, we are talking about the ones that are allowed to walk the house freely.
Some pets tend to damage your furniture, causing you a lot of headaches, that’s for sure, and your kitchen is no exception to that.
Can you do something to avoid the utter destruction of your brand new kitchen by your pets somehow?
Let us give you some useful tips again!
The size of your pet really matters!
It is obvious that different sized pets come with different problems, and these need different solutions.
Let’s start with the most common of all questions: what is the ideal kitchen furniture construction considering your pet’s measures?
Of course, you are making your new cabinetry for yourself, but it really matters if you have a hamster, a cat or a Great Dane.
Let us explain why we’re stating this: if you prefer smaller pets who are allowed to run around as they please, you should think twice having cabinets standing on legs, because your little favorite might crawl under it, and if you’re not cautious enough, you can cause serious or even fatal injuries to them.
With a middle- or large-sized pet it really doesn’t matter, rather you should concentrate on height, making them harder to reach the top of the counter.
The habit of your pet also matters
We all know pets are unfamiliar with the value of your home and furniture, so they don’t hesitate to “redesign” these for you.
Dogs, and especially cats tend to scratch surfaces with their claws, and let’s be honest, this is the last thing you wish for after purchasing a new couch or remodeling your kitchen.
On top of that, cats like to jump up to higher places, and your kitchen counter is a fine observation point for them – these jumps and climbs can also leave deep marks on a softer material.
So, is there a solution besides covering your cabinets with metal sheets?
For cabinets and doors the best choice would be laminated or lacquered oak, beech, acacia or some other hardwood, since these are durable enough to endure clawing and scratching for a while.
For the counters, we recommend natural or artificial stones, because these would withstand even the fangs and claws of a tiger.
We’ll remodel your kitchen according to your needs!
Of course, the kitchen is absolutely for your demands and comfort, you’ll be the one who will use it, but if you wish to make it fitting for your pet’s needs too, that is also feasible.
We are here to make your big ideas and plans come true, and remodel your kitchen furniture just as you desire.
So don’t hesitate to get in contact with us via phone or email, or visit our showroom where you can inspect yourself what we can offer!
