12 pet accessories that will blend in with your decor

Ideal for cats and small pups, this striped Navajo-style tent with pine poles would perfectly suit a boho or rustic living room. Stuff the base with extra cushions or blankets to create a cozy nest.

Pet play tent, $88 USD, anthropologie.com.

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If your small or elderly pet needs a little extra help reaching the couch or bed, this classic walnut-stained set of stairs with safety rails will give him that extra leg up. It’s available in two sizes: large (24” tall) and extra-large (30” tall).

PupSTEP wood stairs, Large, $110, bedbathandbeyond.ca.

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Discard plastic treat packets that litter your kitchen and stash large bags of food in the cupboard or closet. Instead, store oft-used snacks, food and accessories (think: booties, dog bags and leashes) in sleek opaque canisters that perch neatly on your counter. 

Bulletproof gold canisters, $30 to $60, cb2.com.

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Unlike plush cat towers that tend to look outdated, this wood structure with walnut cave and base, plus woven scratching posts, is simple and modern — almost like a structural side table or corner bookshelf. It’s also available in black or red. 

Vesper cat tower, $180, amazon.ca.

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Wheel-thrown in Vermont, this handsome cream and navy stoneware dish would look right at home in a French country or classic American kitchen. 

Laurel dog bowl, $62, vdevmaison.com.

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If you care at all about esthetics, never, ever let a plastic pressure-mounted gate cross your threshold. Alternatively, use a free-standing gate like this sturdy, solid wood style from Tucker Murphy Pet to keep pets sequestered during family gatherings or when you leave the house. It can also be repurposed as a small crate when oriented against one wall.

Tucker Murphy Pet gate, Small, $220, wayfair.ca.

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Looks just like a nightstand, no? Except it’s actually a home for a tiny cat. If you have a slim feline friend who loves a snug enclosure, toss a cushion or blanket inside the door and place this stylish house next to your bed or couch. 

Lurvig cat house on legs, $50, ikea.ca.

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Any pet parent knows that the toy situation at home can get a little out of control. But rather than reverting to clear plastic boxes, try cloth bins or woven baskets with handles. Granted, it’s not as easy to see what’s inside, but that’s kind of the point.

Corde basket, $49, urbanbarn.com.

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Ditch your regular side table in favour of a multi-use surface—at once a place to lay your book and coffee mug and an enclosed bed for your furry friend. If you need a kennel space for your pup, but don’t love the standard wire crate, this faintly equestrian design might be for you.

Archie & Oscar pet crate, $340, wayfair.ca.

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Built to look like a retro console radio, this birch plywood table with wood slots for ventilation actually disguises a litter box. Though you may still want it out of the way due to odour, it will also complete any mid-century modern or Scandinavian living area.

Rifiuti litter box enclosure, $499 USD, tuftandpaw.com.

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With square ceramic bowls and a streamlined grey wood base, this pet feeder is a minimalist’s dream. Place it in your kitchen and expect multiple requests for purchasing info from visiting friends and family.

Artisan double wood feeder, $80, bowsers.com.

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This wool cat bed, handcrafted by women in Nepal, looks like a piece of art you can lay on your floor. Buy it if your style is eclectic or if artisanal elements are your jam.

Ombré cat cave, $100, crateandbarrel.com.

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