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STYLE IDEAS | DOG HOUSES

[Clockwise from top] Pet trailer,
£POA, Straight Line Designs; Dog
House Nest, £ Magis; The Rectory
Dog Mansion, , Aristopaws

IN THE

DOG HOUSE

Carve out space for your furry friends to eat, play and sleep

THE KENNEL HAS COME A LONG WAY. Once forgotten more creative home: Straight Line Designs’ series of caravans
at the back of the garden, the dog’s quarters has transformed (top) are a tongue-in-cheek take on the camper van often
into something more akin to a Wendy house. Approach the found cluttering up the drive, and come with their own shelf
design as if you were building an extension or garden room for storing food and toys.
and consider what relationship the dog house will have with Practicalities are vital. Plan ahead and seek out robust
the rest of the outdoor space and property. Period homes can structures made from watertight wooden panelling and
absorb the grandeur of Aristopaws’ Rectory Mansion (above newer, innovative materials, such as polyethylene, which is
left), while Magis’s minimalist house (above right) is made for designed to withstand the elements. Keep openings clear for
modern, urban environments – think inner-city courtyards ventilation, pad the floor with waterproof blankets and look
and stretches of decking. If space is tight, the house will slot to include a food station for water bowls and treats. You could
in, without disrupting the area. Whimsical gardens call for a even build your own: plans are readily available online.

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