Designer Dog Beds
One option, if you're concerned about having something that looks good, is to go with designer dog beds. Some people may be shocked to hear that these even exist - but this isn't just some vanity item for hard-core pet owners. You don't have to want to spoil your pet to get a good looking dog bed - many people get them simply because it often will have to be out in an area where guests will come through. If you're planning on letting your dog sleep in the living room, this is a must - you don't want something that looks junky or dirty. Even if your dog is sleeping in your bedroom, you still will want the place to look nice for yourself. So it's actually not a bad idea to look at buying a dog bed the same way you would buying a chair or a sofa - you wouldn't go spend ten bucks on one if you were going to actually use it. You'd get something that fits well with your house and with the decorating style you are using in the room. The same should apply to what is essentially a piece of furniture for animals.
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Designer Dog Beds
What are your options? You'd be surprised. You'll have a lot more items to choose from than you think. Here are a couple to think about:
Getting a "pillow" style bed - many designer dog beds are essentially just pillows that look nice and are designed for an animal to be comfortable on. This has the benefit that you can move it out of the room if you're having guests over, but if you forget, it usually won't look that bad if you've gotten something you like (and if you make sure to clean it often). It's somewhat cheaper to go this way.
Getting actual furniture - There are a number of different designer dog beds that are basically little pieces of furniture. Some are similar to cots - they keep the dog above the floor so it doesn't get too cold, but a lot of times these don't look as good. You can get a "lounger" which is a circular piece of furniture that holds the pillow inside it. Some of these are actually very nice looking - there are junky plastic ones at the low end, but higher end ones are wicker baskets that can look very good with your other furniture if you match it right.
Getting a bolster bed - A bolster dog bed is basically a cushion with a raised part along the sides for the dog to rest its head. They usually look like a mix between real furniture and a pillow, but they aren't that bad looking in many cases.
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