Furniture Your Pets Will Actually Use

Pet gear does not have to be hidden when visitors come. Some of it can be the furniture.

Crates that double as tables

A wooden crate with a flat top works as an end table or nightstand. Measure your dog standing and lying down, then choose a size that lets them turn around comfortably.

Introduce it slowly

Leave the door open for the first days and put a familiar blanket inside. Most dogs choose the crate on their own once it smells like home.

Feeding stations

A raised feeder keeps bowls in one place and stores food underneath. It is easier on older dogs and easier on your floor.

Gates and doors

A freestanding wooden gate blocks a doorway without drilling into the frame, and folds away when it is not needed.