I wish I had seen all the incredible options for dog crate furniture when my dog was a puppy. I was young and had recently bought a house before getting a dog. With little money left, I got the standard black wire crate for £15 from Facebook marketplace, and tried to disguise it with a blanket over the top. Not a good look!
Little did I know at the time there are so many fantastic options for stylish dog crate furniture around. You can create or purchase a dog crate disguised as furniture, to blend into your home decor and have multiple functions. I’m going to give you a round up for great DIY inspiration, and also pre-fabricated options you can buy online. There should be something to suit every budget!
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Is crate training worthwhile?
There are many benefits to crate training which I’ve experienced with my dog, Honey. Honey had a safe place to settle in our home. It really helped with toilet training, and learning house manners. She loved her crate and once we got through the initial crate training (which took a couple of weeks) she was very happy to be in there. If you need any advice on crate training, check out this blog post to see what worked for us.
The Best DIY Dog Crate Furniture Inspiration
Here are a variety of DIY Dog Crate Furniture from other creators online. Click on the pin to get their blog for instructions on how to recreate the project yourself.
TV Stand Dog Crate
If your dog crate needs to live in your lounge, why not double it up as the TV stand? Avoid too many bulky furniture items in the room by creating this 2-in-1 unit!
Double Dog Crate Furniture
Do you have two dogs? Here is a fantastic table with 2 crates and even storage in the middle for all your dogs accessories – Genius! A sliding feeding drawer for the dog’s dinner prevents you tripping over dirty dog bowls on the kitchen floor. With a handy table top, you can use this space for other home accessories like a lamp or picture frames to blend the dog crate in with your home decor.
IKEA DIY Dog Crate Project
Who doesn’t love a good IKEA hack? This creator managed to turn a MALM dresser in a stylish dog crate for their bedroom. You could do this one on a tight budget by getting the dresser second hand. I love how they have used funky wallpaper on the inside.
Pallet Dog Crate Transformation
This DIY uses your existing wire dog crate. You can simply use pallets to build a frame to go around it. This transforms your ugly wire crate in a rustic side table. Pallets are cheap to come across, making this is a fantastic low cost DIY!
Easy Dog Crate End Table
This creator used her existing dog crate and simply used wood to build a frame around it, added a simple table top – and voila! A stylish table to distract from the dog crate – perfect!
Dog Crate Furniture Ready to Buy!
If you don’t have the time, skills, or tools for a DIY dog crate transformation – I get it! Between family, work, and a social life, taking on a DIY project can be a step too far. Looking after a puppy is a full time job on it’s own. Thankfully, there are many options for stylish dog crate furniture you can order online. I’ve scoured Amazon to find you some fantastic options.
Modern Wooden Dog Crate
This modern dog crate doubles as a sleek piece of furniture for your home. It can be used as a coffee table or side table. This crate is created from plywood and features a sliding door, which is a great space saving feature. It is well ventilated which is very important for your pet as this prevents a build up of moisture in the crate. It is available in an array of varnish finishes and sizes, so you can find the perfect option for your home. You can even order it with a perfectly sized cushion for inside.
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Wooden Custom Dog Crate
This bespoke piece of furniture is perfect for a family home, with it’s modern farmhouse style. If you have a larger budget, this type of dog crate you want to go for. The seller states “Our small sized Bertie bedroom provides your pet with a safe and tranquil space. Handmade from sustainably sourced materials and featuring a drawer to store your pets belongings such as their treats and dog leads. The Bertie bedroom is customisable in regards to colour, side panels, ironmongery and sizes.” Just take a look at how beautiful this is!
Stylish Handmade Ruffled Crate Cover
Okay this one isn’t exactly a piece of furniture, but it is ever so stylish and will elevate any crate. It’s giving me country cottage vibes. The reason I particularly like this is because when I was crate training my puppy, we would cover the crate at night to make it dark to indicate bedtime. This crate cover offers that feature. At the time of publishing this post, you can get this crate cover in 15 different fabric styles – options to suit any home.
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