Pet-Friendly Building
Many homes are constructed with our little family member’s in mind – pets. Many homeowners have adopted
pets and have incorporated them as a cornerstone of the family, basing many of their decisions on their
companions’ comfort and well-being.
The Humane Society of the United States reports that almost 40% of US households own at least one dog,
and a separate study finds the same percentage own cats. The HSUS also reports about 73 million dogs
and about 90 million cats living in American households.
Reoccurring Trends
Many pet owners receive a feeling of satisfaction knowing that their pets’ paws are pampered. Here are
a few design ideas that can keep both homeowner and pet happy:
- Indoor Retreats are usually located near the back door, designed for your pets to go in and out as they
please. They can provide pets with automatic feeders, drinking fountains, and sometimes doggy showers.
- Heated Floors can be appreciated by cats and humans alike.
- Platform beds, much like a window seat, are wall-attached, and provide a view and rest from your pet’s
long, hard day.
- Cat Ramps are interior stairs that trail up the wall to a shelf that may run along the ceiling.
- Wood Floors and High-Grade Linoleum Flooring are perfect for easy cleaning, maintaining, and minimizing
scratches.
- Built-in Benches appear as benches, but can also serve as a convenient storage spaces for various pet
supplies.
- Stain-Resistant Carpeting minimizes the look of shedding hair by means of rugs and non-toxic carpets
that mimic their pet’s fur.
Contact Us
Deciding on a home that meets your family’s needs is important. Figuring out how to keep your pet happy
in the process of moving can be just as important. Contact Us at 407-612-6998 to speak with the Orlando Custom Home Builders of BRC Homes, Inc. today who can help you and your furry friend.