Dog Crates Furniture

Buying Guide

Peyton is a New York–based interior designer with an extensive background in creating pet-friendly homes that still look refined and cohesive. Drawing on many years of residential and commercial work, she integrates feeding stations, crate furniture, and other practical pieces seamlessly into carefully planned rooms so readers can keep animals comfortable without sacrificing a calm, stylish home.

If you are searching for a dog crate to pamper a pup, why don’t you consider stylish ones that can double as furniture? You'll love the selection available online. Dog crate furniture is the best solution for dog lovers who also love stylish home furniture pieces! Before you get one, check out our buying guide first as we’ll teach you how to get the best one for your home and, of course, your dog!

What is dog crate furniture typically made of?

Wood - Wooden dog crate furniture can easily blend in regardless of where it’s added into. It can also double as your new side table. If the top is upholstered, you can definitely use it as an ottoman! Cool, right?
Wicker - Wicker dog crate furniture has built-in feet, which can elevate dog crates to offer proper ventilation. It can also protect your floors with the removable pan that’s added under the unit’s bottom part to catch debris including chewed up bones. Although it’s not the most durable option, its style makes for an excellent choice for homes with casual décor. It can also be placed on your deck or porch when the weather’s fine.

How to select the right size crate for your pet?

It’s essential for you to get the right size because getting one that’s too big can make your precious pet uncomfortable inside it. It will feel like it’s rattling inside a massive space like any other room in your home. It will also not help you achieve your goal of providing your pet with its personal space. Furthermore, the dog would start doing its business inside the crate furniture because of the massive space.

If you get one that’s too small in relation to your pet’s size, it’s not a good idea either because it can restrict the dog inside. It can also aid depression because your pet won’t be able to turn around, move, sleep or play.

If you have a puppy and it will grow at least 3x its current size when it becomes an adult dog, your best bet is to purchase the crate furniture that can fit its adult size. Because there’s too much space for it while it’s still a pup, just add a partition that’s made of wood or wiring. A partition can be purchased separately, and it’s temporary and removable.

If you already have an adult dog, make it stand on its four paws to get its size. Measure from your dog’s nose to the base of the dog’s tail. Don't measure until the dog tail’s tip as you’ll get the wrong measurements. As soon as you’ve taken the size, add at least 2 inches to the measurement you’ve written down. That's the best length for the crate furniture.

For the width, make your dog sit on its hind legs. Then, measure the distance from the floor to the tip of your dog’s nose when it’s looking up. After that, just add at least 2 inches to the measurement. Pretty simple, right?

Dog Crates Furniture

Questions & Answers

Dogs need comfortable and cosy crates. They just love them, that's a fact. But you don't have to strike compromises with the style just because you're an owner of a lovely pet. Today, dog crates come in plenty of styles and shapes, and the best of them are designed to fit right into your interior design. That's what we've prepared for you here, all the best examples of furniture style dog crates. Before you pick one, it's good to get to know them better, to be able to buy a correct dog crate.

The comfort of your dog comes first. Depending on the breed of your dog, the size of the crate you need varies. An overly small dog crate will make your dog feel uncomfortable, and may even cause injuries. On the other hand, a dog crate that's too big won't be very cosy, and your dog won't be able to feel at home in it. Ideally, it should be big enough for your dog to be able to freely turn around in it, with around 10 inches of free space from each size.

Now, the design of your dog crate is very important. Not only because a dog crate that's cohesive with the rest of your interior design will look good, but also because your dog will like it more if it matches the surroundings. An out of place, mismatched crate can cause unease. You don't want to upset your dog, so pick one that looks like the rest of your place.

All of the dog crates we've prepared for you here are furniture style, which means they resemble ordinary furniture. They come in all imaginable styles, materials and sizes, to make sure everyone can find an appropriate dog crate that will match the design of his house. It doesn't matter if you live in a modern apartment or a cottage-style house in England, we're sure there is at least one appropriate dog crate right here, perfect for your situation!

Another important aspect of the dog crate is its finish. No sharp edges allowed, for obvious reasons. Dog crates have to be polished, safe to use and easy to operate. That's why the opening mechanism is very important. It has to be durable and firm, for times when you'll want to keep your dog locked inside, for example when someone visits you. However, it also has to be easy to open, for safety reasons – for example, in the case of a fire alarm, you have to be able to unlock it instantly. Rest assured, all of the dog crates we've prepared for you are safe and trustworthy, but it's still good to have things like this in mind and double check them.

That covers the topic of furniture style dog crates – now you're more than prepared to pick a dog crate that's both stylish and practical. Go ahead and look around, we're sure that here you'll be able to find a dog crate that will satisfy both you and your dog!