5 Ways to Incorporate the 'Barkitecture' Trend into Your Home
'Barkitecture' is set to be one of the hottest interior trends of 2024, with dog owners redesigning their homes with furry friends at the forefront.
In fact, search data from Pinterest has revealed that pet owners are already getting on board with the pooch perfect idea, with searches for the term Luxury Dog Room up 115%.
So whether you are a lover of all things interior or you want to make your fluffy friend feel as at home as possible, the team at tails.com have revealed five unique ways you can incorporate the Barkitecture trend into your home this year.
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Upcycle furniture into doggy daybeds
Do you have an old cabinet with no purpose? When it comes to barkitecture you can upcycle your old furniture and transform it into a luxury day bed for your fluffy friends to snuggle down into after a long walk.
When it comes to using old furniture as a bed, it is important to remember to add in a lot of soft comforts including toys, cushions and blankets that will not only help complete your transformation but also put your dog at ease when testing out the space.
Top Tip: When using old furniture make sure to remove any old nails or sharp objects that your dog could injure themselves on before letting them explore their new comforter.
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Create a dog room under your stairs
The panelling under your stairs can often feel like a waste of space, but with the latest barkitecture trend surfacing on social media, TikTok and Pinterest have seen dog owners redesign their under the stairs storage space into a new room for their pets.
With this transformation, the space can be whatever you make of it. Some owners have gone as far as to add in a door, mailbox and light, while others have opted for a more stripped back look, with a few familiar favourites for their dog. This can also be a great solution to giving your dog their own private space for relaxing if you are limited on space.
Top Tip: If you have old bedding, why not give it a wash and donate it to your dog's new living space to give an extra level of comfort to your pooch.
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Try an at-home grooming parlour
During lockdown, the closure of grooming parlours across the country meant that owners switched to at-home pampering to ensure their pets stay clean, healthy and comfortable. When it comes to pampering your pet at home, how about incorporating the barkitecture into your home with your very own grooming parlour?
Pooches often get muddy after a walk, so why not try adding in a washing station or storage for all your furry friend's toys into your utility room. However you style this trend, your pup will be sure to thank you for this little slice of luxury.
Top Tip: If you are grooming your dog at home, make sure to trim their nails when you hear them clicking on the floor to prevent any discomfort.
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Build a dog house
Dogs love spending time in the garden, relaxing and playing. As we approach spring, this is the perfect time to test out your carpentry skills by making your dog its very own dog house. This space will allow your pet to enjoy the garden and have somewhere comfortable to rest.
Some dog owners have gone a step further by building their pooches their very own luxury dog house that replicates their house. The great thing about luxury dog houses that comes with the barkitecture trend, is it allows your pup to have some breathing space to relax when you have guests around.
Top Tip: Before building an outdoor house make sure you know your pooches habits. If they like being able to have full visibility of the house make sure to avoid any kind of roof that has overhanging eaves.
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Transform an unused space into a dog room
If you're lucky enough to have a room to spare, then why not go the extra mile and transform it into a dog room so your pup feels like one of the family. This way your dog will have their own space at home to retreat to when they get tired without feeling too far away from you.
Some owners have taken this idea to the extreme by adding in dog-themed wallpaper, luxury beds, toy corners and more, that their pets will be sure to love.
Top Tip: You can find unwanted furniture on Facebook Marketplace and other reselling apps for a fraction of the price or sometimes for free.
