Interior design trend: built-in dog beds

Built-in doggie beds

There are two reasons people now build dog beds into cabinetry or nooks – first, because they love their four legged friend and want only the best, or second, because they love their dog but really need a place for it to go to be out of the way.

Crate trained dogs already are accustomed to going to their bed on voice command, so getting rid of the unsightly plastic or metal crates that look more like dog jails, is a plus. Additionally, custom dog beds can be more comfortable and stylish.

Below are seven built-in dog beds to inspire you to find unused space in your home for a special doggie area:

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