IN Sewickley Fall 2016 | Page 46

SPECIAL SECTION: HOME DESIGN TRENDS: INSPIRED UPGRADES your pet can be easily attained by purchasing a stacked washer and dryer unit. This space saver can help expand the options for your furry friend’s tub or basin, toys and bed. Carpeting and flooring are also a top consideration—the more durable and easy to clean, the better. The list of must-have flooring includes laminate, stone, marble, bamboo and cork. For homeowners leaning toward hardwood, bamboo or carpet, each will need to be properly pre-treated to protect from soiling. If you want to provide your pet with the ultimate in luxury, there is furry-friendly furniture that will make your dog sit—and stay—including chic, furlined chairs, cool cat trees and exercise or pop-up playpens. While pet pampering is all the rage for inside, it doesn’t stop at the screen door. When it’s time to gather the family outside for a backyard picnic, lemonade on the deck, or a dip in the pool, your dog or cat can stay cool shaded under a pavilion pet gazebo, a way to keep pets close by without the worry of them getting away or having to be put in the doghouse. Continued on page 46 > 44 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Sewickley