At first glance, it seems that the kitchen is not the mosta suitable place for pets. Lots of glassware, water, fire, electricity, the cooking process... But working in the kitchen will be much more pleasant and joyful with your beloved pet, especially if all the conditions are created for them. Let's talk about this. Animals in the house cannot do without people. Someone, for example a cat, is less dependent on people, as long as they are given food and not touched once again. A dog, on the contrary, is happy with constant communication with the owner, and games with him are extremely important in its understanding. Mutual love, care and friendship lead to the fact that you want to spend almost all the time with the dog. Even in the kitchen. But you need to understand that in this case the room should be adapted to the needs of our smaller brothers. Storage of food and bowls, convenience and, of course, safety. Natural curiosity will push animals to such actions that a one-year-old baby would not commit. Therefore, it is necessary to immediately think about what the kitchen should be for people and animals.
Let's start with the floor.It should be comfortable and safe for animals, as they like not only to walk in the kitchen, but also to lie down. A carpet or rug can catch on the pet's claws, and such a covering is much more difficult to clean. And on the parquet, after a while, you will notice traces of claws. The most correct choice would be tiles or wooden flooring, especially from deciduous wood. The best material for a countertop is considered to be natural stone. Irina Zaitseva, designer: - If there are animals in the house, then the best solution for the kitchen would be , ceramics or thick laminate. This will prevent changes in the appearance of the furniture from the encroachments of teeth and claws. The countertop should also be made of durable material, even if there are no animals in the house.
Interior designers and furniture manufacturersWhen designing a space for a family with pets, they always try to meet the needs of all . For example, by creating a comfortable sleeping place for them directly or in the kitchen island, which is so popular in .
Can be placed in niches or in lower drawers andfeeding devices. But they need to be equipped correctly so that it is easy to wash the bowls, pour out the food, and so that nothing prevents the animals from reaching the food. If there are wooden protrusions here or anywhere else in the kitchen, you can be sure that they will soon be gnawed.
If dogs prefer to always be in sight, thenCats love warm, secluded corners and other hidden places. Hammocks between their legs, neat baskets and rugs near the radiator are popular places for them to relax in the kitchen. While seemingly relaxing carefree, cats are actually closely monitoring the entire cooking process.
The cat is an explorer by nature, so hewill be wildly delighted if the owner decides to add stairs, passages, shelves and pipes to the interior. If only there was somewhere to climb. And the higher, the better, of course!
The main thing is that there is nothing important on such shelves.it wasn't worth it. Because pets will shamelessly crawl into the wilds for something interesting or tasty. And, of course, we mustn't forget about safety - there should be no sockets or open fire in the animals' path. Irina Zaitseva, designer: - I advise you to avoid open shelves from which an animal or bird can knock over vases, glasses, etc. I also don't recommend building animal bowls into kitchen drawers, since animals won't be able to clean up after themselves, and this will create additional inconvenience for the owners. It's better to place these eating utensils separately from furniture, while equipping them with easy-to-clean textures.
Don't forget about drinking bowls for your pets. You can think about this at the stage of purchasing and installing plumbing, making a separate tap from which the animal will drink.
Fish are pets too!By integrating an aquarium into your kitchen space, you will make the room sparkle with new facets and colors. And a feeling of inner peace and tranquility will take possession of you during every meal.
As for birds - parrots, canaries and owls, theirThe cage is usually integrated into the kitchen interior. The hostess will enjoy cooking while listening to cheerful chirping, and the bird will not feel abandoned in this very crowded room.
Based on the size of your pet, you will needplan for every step. Small creatures like to hide in secluded corners, so there must be strips between the floor and the bottom of the cabinets that close access to this niche. and fire control systems, tightly standing objects (and not on the edge) and household appliances, as well as tight hinges will not allow even a mouse to get into where it should not.
