Furniture for animals - interior design ideas (12 photos)

27 May 2015 09:12

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Animals, just like us, also need their own space - their own corner with toys, a place for bowls, a soft pillow to sleep on, and the list goes on. And even if the impudent cat still thinks that this is his apartment, and you just went to drink tea in the corner, we know who’s boss. And these convenient, functional and beautiful ideas will appeal to both you and your four-legged animals, and they will also fit organically into the interior of the apartment.

Each of us can make a hammock chair for a cat with our own hands.

Often, our cats love to sleep under chairs and are afraid when we move them, just as we are afraid of accidentally crushing the cat’s limbs.

Making a cat hammock under a chair is easy. Even an old T-shirt and 4 elastic bands attached to the corners will do. After which, as shown in the picture, we stretch our hammock under the chair and adjust it so that it does not sag under the weight of the cat to the floor. When everything is ready, we show the cat how to use it, and after a little getting used to and distrusting the new place, the cat will come there himself.

A similar thing can be done under the table, here we will need a larger covering. A wicker rug firmly attached to the legs will do.

Registration question

In order to make furniture for animals and sell it, you will need to select codes according to the All-Russian Classifier of Types of Economic Activities (in other words, OKVED). Codes 36 and 36.50 are suitable: “Manufacture of furniture not included in other groups” and “Manufacture of toys”, respectively.

For small furniture companies, business registration as an individual entrepreneur is required. For this you need:

• passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation;
• a copy of the taxpayer identification number;
• a check confirming payment of the state duty;
• registration application certified by a notary.

Google suggests that registering a Limited Liability Company will be a reasonable decision if the project plan provides for further development of the business and scale of production, entry into foreign markets, and the like.

Speaking about the taxation system, the correct option would be to choose a single tax on imputed income. If you plan to open your own store with a range of products, you will need to obtain permits from the State Fire Inspectorate and Sanitary and Epidemiological Station.

Fish house

This is the case when it was not the cat who ate the fish for lunch, but the fish that ate the cat. Of course, in a figurative sense. An option for owners who are not afraid to experiment with the appearance of the house and at the same time value the comfort of their pet. This composition can be played up by placing a lounger with a marine theme inside the house. So your cat will turn into the captain of the ship.

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Amount to start a business project

The cost of one set of furniture is about 300-500 ₽¸, which guarantees success and profitability of 200% or more. The required starting investments are in the range of ten to twenty thousand rubles. But, apart from materials and tools, no additional items are provided for expenses. And no extra costs - no problems!

Financial calculations

Financial expenses, potential profits and payback periods for a pet furniture manufacturing business depend on 3 points:

1. Quality of project promotion.
2. Its scale.
3. Market demand.

On average, entrepreneurs spend (in rubles):

• 50,000-150,000 for starting a business (purchase of tools and consumables, rental of premises, advertising, registration, etc.);
• 20,000-40,000 to support the project in the first months (advertising, purchase of consumables, etc.), after which the business will reach self-sufficiency.

As for profit: it depends on the number of customers and orders. In more or less large cities, from the first months of operation, the business begins to bring 30,000-80,000 rubles of “net” profit. The average payback period for the project is 4-6 months.

Plywood booth

Plywood booth

A small plywood kennel can be placed in the house. In order not to bother with making a roof, you can make the product in the form of an ordinary box with an opening for entry. But a house with a gable roof will, of course, look much more interesting.

Booth with a gable roof

1. You will need 6 plywood blanks - 4 for the walls, 2 for the roof and floor. You can cut them with a regular or electric jigsaw.
2. We clean the cut areas well with sandpaper.
3. We connect the parts with wood glue and additionally fasten them with screws
4. The dog's home will look more decorative if it is painted with wood stain. Plus, this coating will protect the plywood from rapid wear.
5. If desired, you can install the finished product on low furniture legs
6. The booth house is ready to welcome residents

Bedding for large dogs in the form of a mattress

Mattress with sides

A large dog needs a lot of space to rest. Such animals often sleep with their paws extended to the side or forward. There may not be enough space for them on standard bedding. Therefore, it is better for them to make a dog bed in the form of a mattress.

For convenience, you can also make sides, but they are placed only along the back and side walls:

1. To work, you will need a decent-sized piece of foam rubber and thick fabric for sewing the cover. It is better to make it removable so that the fabric can be washed at any time
2. To sew a cover, it is enough to fasten two large fabrics together, leaving a hole for inserting the filler. You can complicate the task and sew rectangular inserts on the sides equal to the height of the stuffing
3. By sewing a zipper into one of the sides, you will get a circuit cover that will be convenient to wash
4. Foam rubber cakes over time, so it is better to lay it in several layers
5. All that remains is to make the sidewalls. To do this, we sew a cover in the form of a long pipe, insert foam rubber into it and finally sew up the holes. Insert a zipper into one side
6. We sew the resulting side by hand to the back and sides of the mattress. It is not worth making sides around the perimeter of the entire bed - under the weight of a large dog they will quickly become compressed and lose their attractive appearance
7. Bed for a large dog is ready
8. This mattress can be placed on a wooden stand with low legs, thus creating a cozy crib.

Cat corner

Not everyone can give an entire room to a cat, but there is a more modest way. For example, at least give your favorite animal a corner. An interesting design will allow the cat not to get bored and have his own place.

Your pet will definitely like such shelves for cats, the hunter's instinct will allow you to watch you from above as a prey, and the design will give the cat the opportunity to shake out his fat, jump and think for the general tone of the cat.

At the end, we want to show you a video about one man who devoted his entire life to decorating his home and shared it with 15 cats.

Materials used

Home furniture for animals should be comfortable. It is necessary to have soft bedding; ideally, the walls and ceiling should be soft, especially for cats. The frame is required only for massive dogs and large cats; it must be selected based on the weight of the animal.

Requirements for upholstery fabric:

• softness;
• hygroscopicity;
• ability to retain heat (especially important for cats and small dogs);
• easy to wash and dry clean;
• resistance to mechanical damage.

Of the natural fabrics, wool meets most of these requirements. But it easily becomes unusable from frequent washing and is torn by claws.

It is better for a responsible owner to prefer modern options:

1. Flock anti-claw is a soft non-woven material impregnated with Teflon. Resistant not only to cat claws, but also to abrasion, easy to clean, pleasant to the touch.
2. Artificial furniture suede is stronger than its natural counterpart and dense. It looks expensive and easily withstands mechanical stress.
3. Relax fabric is a polymer, the most durable upholstery option. It will even withstand several ill-mannered pets at once.

If the furniture is filled with something soft, it should also be a harmless material. Synthetic winterizer is well suited - it does not cause allergies, is easy to clean, and retains heat. You can use natural wool or fluff if the animal or owners are not allergic.

The frame for furniture is best made from wood materials. The strength of the structure must correspond to the weight of the animal. You also need to take into account that the animal will not always rest peacefully - pets can toss and turn in their sleep, jump onto the bed with a running start.

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Flock anti-claw

Artificial furniture suede

Fabric relax

Knitted basket

The simplest and most minimalistic option. You can put such a house anywhere, and making it yourself is as easy as shelling pears (there are many video tutorials on the Internet that will show you how to easily make a basket). A voluminous knitted bed will add coziness to the interior. Just choose the right color and spend a couple of hours making it.

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Cardboard house

The advantage of such a house is the variety of models. You will definitely find an option that you like and will suit the interior of your apartment. It could be a wigwam, a hut, a birdhouse or a cave. There are so many options that it’s impossible to list them all. It’s not difficult to make such a shelter yourself - all you need to do is use unnecessary cardboard boxes and assemble them according to a layout that can be easily found on the Internet. To make your cat more comfortable and warmer, lay your pet's favorite blanket inside the house.

Just keep in mind: if your pet is active and very playful, such a house is unlikely to last for a long time. In this case, it is better to purchase a house made of multilayer cardboard from a special store - your four-legged friend will not be able to damage it.

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Small tips

It is best to start creating the simplest sets of furniture for our little brothers - they are the easiest to implement. Agreements with representatives of pet stores will help sales, especially if you do not have your own store.

Do not forget about advertising the product (in the media, social networks, printing leaflets and advertising brochures); it is important to create a company website with an accompanying online store.
Participation in thematic exhibitions can also have a beneficial effect on business. Subscribe via VK or Telegram

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Miniature furniture

Do you like to take cute photos of your animals? Then you will appreciate this option. If your pets love to walk on the bed, in particular on the pillow, in the morning, then it will not be difficult for your cat to get used to his own small bed. You can also choose a sofa from miniature furniture. To make such furniture more interesting, purchase a small bedspread and cute pillows that will match the style of your bed linen. You will have a cute arrangement in the room.

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Original design ideas

The pet is completely indifferent to what its sleeping places look like, as long as they are comfortable. But for the sake of the aesthetic needs of the owners, an original design is created. One of the popular trends is furniture in the shape of different animals, for example, a cat bed in the shape of a mouse or a fish.

You can also purchase or make smaller copies of human furniture. Such beds and chairs, designed for dogs and cats, take up quite a lot of space, but look very cute.

If space in the apartment is limited, then you can fit the furniture into the interior in advance. In this regard, booths in the form of tables and cabinets are indispensable. They perform two functions at once - they create a cozy corner for the dog, as well as a useful area for the owner.

An unusual way to use a suitcase is to make a bed inside it. For those who have to move frequently, this option is ideal. Of course, there is no need to transport a cat in such furniture, but its things will fit perfectly into the suitcase.

Cat and dog furniture is a way to make not only the life of a pet, but also its owners more comfortable. Properly organized sleeping places for pets will have a good effect on their health and mood. For pets, not only furniture is provided, but also their own household appliances - devices for dispensing food and water. All this greatly simplifies caring for your furry pet.

Ball of thread

Another modern and versatile house shape for your furbaby. These fidgets love to play with threads so much that a house stylized as a ball will become their favorite place to relax.

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Wicker basket house for animals

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