Pet Friendly Interiors
If you have pets, you will definitely need to consider this factor when choosing not only your flooring options for your new home, but also the window furnishings. Because a home isn’t all about the four walls and the roof above your head, but what’s inside of it; and if the family pet is a loving and cared-for member of the family, we want to help you look after them, as well as your flooring and window furnishings - because this is what we do best!
We understand the importance of maintaining your home to ensure it looks it’s best, and to ensure it stays looking as fresh as it was on move-in day! However, we also understand that this can be quite difficult to achieve when keeping in mind external factors such as young kids, a growing family, and above all; the family pets.
If you have pets, you will definitely need to consider this factor when choosing not only your flooring options for your new home, but also the window furnishings. Because a home isn’t all about the four walls and the roof above your head, but what’s inside of it; and if the family pet is a loving and cared-for member of the family, we want to help you look after them, as well as your flooring and window furnishings - because this is what we do best!
Whether you have dogs, cats, bunnies or birds; we recommend a durable and stylish, hardwood flooring option in the areas where your pets will frequent the most. This is because with pets, comes claws, paws, feathers, fur and so many components of their adorable beings, which can cause a fair bit of damage to your flooring. Go for surfaces such as vinyl, laminate flooring, or solid timber; all of these options are durable, while appearing stylish and adding to the aesthetic of your home.
However, we do understand that some areas of your home may be carpeted, or perhaps you’d like some plushy carpet in your bedroom and living room spaces, and lucky for you we do have some recommendations!
Carpet made with nylon-fibres can help achieve that contemporary look in your home, while being one of the most durable and resilient carpet choices, perfect for those of you with pets. It is strong enough to withhold any damage that may be caused by their paws and claws, and is also extremely easy to clean and handles stains well. Avoid materials such as wool, as these tend to be on the pricier side and you don’t want it getting damaged by your furry friends…
When weighing up your options for window furnishings, nothing beats a stunning venetian blind/plantation shutter; the biggest pro is that they don’t have dangly pull cords, so cats and dogs aren’t able to use them as toys and destroy your stunning blinds.
Here at D&M Flooring and Windows we are your local industry experts when it comes to all things flooring and windows; so if you’re considering ‘pet-proofing’ your new home, you can give us a call on 1300 795 768 for additional advice and tips.