You love your pet. Maybe even more than your sofa. (Don’t worry, we won’t tell.) But just because you live with four paws or sticky fingers doesn’t mean your living room has to look like a war zone. With the right furniture and a few clever choices, your home can be equal parts stylish, practical, and pet-friendly.
Choose pet-friendly upholstery (Yes, Leather Can Work)
Not all materials are made for real life. Leather(especially tight-grained options) resists scratches, spills, and fur surprisingly well, and it’s easy to wipe down after messy paws or snack-time mishaps. Prefer fabric? Look for tightly woven, low-pile upholstery like microfibre, performance polyester, or velvet alternatives. These are less prone to snags, easier to vacuum, and less likely to trap fur or crumbs. Avoid open weaves and textured knits that attract both claws and chaos.
Modular sofas = flexibility for families and furry friends
Modular sofas like our Aida or Play can be styled with cozy corners and movable pieces — perfect for nap time, fort building, or the occasional game of hide-and-seek (whether with toddlers or tabbies). The bonus? You can easily rearrange them or clean under and around as needed.
Play with textures but make them washable
Pets love soft throws. Kids love wiping their hands on the nearest cushion. Make it a win-win by using machine-washable covers or stain-resistant fabrics.
For stain resistance with style, try our Chacha fabric from the Safeguard Collection. Inspired by raffia weaves, it’s textured, timeless, and built to repel spills, stains, microbes, and mildew, a.k.a. perfect for busy homes that still want to look put together.
Prefer something you can toss straight into the wash? Our machine-washable fabric collections like Billy Joe, Lola, and Milan are ideal for cushion covers, ottomans, and everyday lounging essentials. Designed to handle messes and moments alike.
Oyster sofa in FAB-MIL-104 Fabric from the Milan Collection
Avoid loops, weaves and tempting tassels
Loose weaves and textured knits might look great, but they’re basically an open invitation to tug, chew, or claw. Instead, go for tightly woven or flat-surfaced upholstery with minimal embellishment.
Elevate Accessories
Save the delicate decor for the higher shelves. Wall-mounted storage, weighted vases, and rounded corners are your best friends. Bonus points for baskets or sideboards with doors to stash away toys, treats, or last-minute clutter.
Designing a home for pets and people doesn’t mean giving up on aesthetics. It just means designing with real life in mind — the naps, the spills, the wild energy bursts. With pet- and kid-friendly furniture and a few thoughtful tweaks, your home can be a place that looks good and lives well.
