Animal-friendly design solutions to complement human-centric décor.

Animal lovers will really appreciate this post on interior design and decorating by Sonia Zjawinski.

There was a time when pets were pets. They had bowls and beds, and that was about it. But that's no longer the case.

Kristi Linauer, a Waco, Texas, interior decorator, put it: “Pets have become family members. We love them like children, so people are naturally drawn to anything that gives our pets a special place in our homes.” For some animal lovers, that means creating their own animal-friendly design solutions to complement their human-centric décor.

One example is a kitchen island with alcoves for food and water dishes, drawers for leashes and treats, and roll-out storage bins to hold bulk kibble. Another is a bathroom renovation planned around a cat's litter box, including a dedicated lavatory exhaust vent.

Animal-friendly design solutions to complement human-centric décor.