September 2025 | How Pets Are Quietly Reshaping Home Design

Once considered afterthoughts in the world of interiors, pet accessories have undergone a quiet revolution. In 2025, homes are no longer just pet-friendly—they’re pet-considered, with thoughtful layouts, custom pieces, and luxury materials that accommodate not just humans, but their impeccably styled companions.

Interior designers across London, Paris, and Stockholm report a growing trend: built-in dog nooks that blend with cabinetry, feeding stations carved into marble counters, and fabrics selected not just for texture but for claw resistance. And at the center of it all? A new aesthetic that places your labradoodle on the same pedestal as your Ligne Roset.

The New Essentials

Pet furnishings now borrow directly from modern furniture design, with natural materials, sculptural shapes, and elevated craftsmanship. One standout is LISH London’s hand-thrown ceramic dog bowls, which feature soft pastel glazes and minimalist silhouettes that wouldn’t look out of place on an artisan tableware shelf. MiaCara’s Modulo Cat Tower reimagines the typical cat tree as a modular, geometric sculpture in pale ash and slate grey felt—designed for climbing, yet doubling as visual punctuation in any calm, design-forward room. For dog owners who favor British elegance, Mutts & Hounds’ Shetland wool pet beds offer a tailored, soft neutral option—crafted in Somerset and perfectly in tune with cottage-core interiors or a Soho Farmhouse aesthetic.

This year’s Maison & Objet fair in Paris confirmed the momentum of this trend. POOCH & PURRR DESIGN’s Cat Clamp Collection transforms cat climbing into an architectural feature, with modular wall-mounted pieces that resemble sculptural shelving more than traditional pet furniture. LucyBalu, highlighted in M&O’s “Future On Stage,” presented sleek cat lounges and hammocks that blur the line between animal accessory and modernist furniture, while playful concepts like Cocoon Paris’s felted pet cocoons brought whimsy and coziness into the mix, reinforcing that pets are now an integral part of the home’s aesthetic story rather than an afterthought.

A Shift in Mindset

This movement isn’t just about the objects—it’s about design that anticipates lifestyle. Mudrooms are doubling as pet wash stations; wide stair treads are added for aging golden retrievers; even built-in cabinetry now discreetly hides food storage and leash drawers. What was once a compromise—between clean design and animal care—is now a confluence. Luxury is not lost; it’s softened, made practical, and touched by paw.

As homes become more lived-in, more expressive, and more curated to who we truly are, one thing is certain: our pets are no longer just part of the family—they’re co-designers.

ELENI NODARAKI

Creative Editorial Director

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