Pet Spaces

Discover expert guides on pet space design, dog wash stations, cat feeding nooks, and built-in crates to plan, frame, plumb, tile, and build pet spaces

A golden retriever inspects an arched plywood pet nook being built into the space under a staircase

InteriorPet Spaces9 min read

Build a Built-In Pet Nook That Retires the Crate

A step-by-step guide to building a built-in dog nook under the stairs or in a cabinet bay, sized for the animal, with ventilation and easy-clean finishes.

Raised tiled dog-wash station with gray tile walls, curb, handheld sprayer, and tiling tools on a mudroom floor

InteriorPet Spaces12 min read

Build a Mudroom Dog-Wash Station With a Tiled Curb

A step-by-step guide to building a raised, tiled dog-wash station in a mudroom: blocking, curbed pan, waterproofing, drain, tile, and a handheld sprayer.