living with dogs

Designing Modular Pet Furniture That Fits Your Life (and Your Dog) When you have a large dog or multiple pets; finding furniture that’s stylish, practical, and can actually fit through the door can be a real challenge. That’s where our modular pet furniture design for large dogs and small spaces comes in. At The Pet […]

At The Pet Carpenter, our passion has always been about more than just beautiful pet furniture. It’s about building homes where pets and people live together in harmony. That’s why we are thrilled to announce our new affiliation with Kids Around Dogs (KAD). An award-winning association dedicated to supporting families and schools in helping children […]

A Look Into Customisation, Quality, and the Value of Bespoke Pet Furniture When it comes to furnishing a home, especially one shared with beloved pets, many homeowners are discovering the undeniable charm of bespoke furniture. In the UK, bespoke furniture; whether it’s fitted wardrobes, handmade dining tables, or luxury pet crates; has become synonymous with […]

Reimagining Dog Crates: A Functional & Stylish Solution Traditional dog crates serve an important purpose, providing a safe space for your dog and a practical tool for training, crate rest, or travel. However, let’s be honest, standard wire crates aren’t the most attractive additions to a well-designed home. At The Pet Carpenter, we believe that […]

For many dog owners, covering a metal crate with a blanket or a dog crate cover is the go-to solution for creating a cosy, den-like environment. But is this really the best option for your pet—and your home? Gone are the days of throwing a blanket over a bulky crate. While fabric crate covers offer […]

Helping Your Dog Feel Safe, Secure, and Emotionally Balanced At The Pet Carpenter, we believe every dog deserves a space where they feel completely at ease. That’s why we advocate for Gift Crate Confidence—a philosophy that ensures your dog sees their crate not as a restriction, but as a supportive, comforting space designed to nurture […]

If you’re fortunate enough to have multiple dogs in your home, you’ll know that while they may be the best of friends, they still enjoy having their own space to retreat to. A dog crate with a divider offers the perfect balance—allowing each dog to have their own cozy space while still being close to […]

At The Pet Carpenter, we’re passionate about enhancing the health and wellbeing of dogs while helping pet owners create harmonious living spaces through our offering of dog crate furniture. That’s why we were thrilled to join Anna Webb on her podcast, A Dog’s Life, to explore how dog crate furniture can support your dog’s wellbeing […]

2024 was a year of innovation, creativity, and stunning bespoke designs at The Pet Carpenter. From creating multifunctional pieces to crafting personalised spaces for pets and their families, this year has taught us the power of combining form and function. Whether it’s the perfect colour palette, innovative door mechanisms, or practical feeding solutions, we take […]

Designing your own dog crate furniture allows for your to be creative whilst meeting your pet and home needs. Whether you are seeking to compliment home interiors or design a piece that adds lots of functionality for the home by working with The Pet Carpenter team you can create a dog crate furniture design that […]

In the realm of interior design, balancing the needs of your furry friends with your own desire for a stylish and spacious living room can be a challenge. However, with the right approach and bespoke pet furniture, you can create a harmonious space and maximise space in your living room. Let’s explore how investing in custom […]

This week has been an interesting one as with two simple social posts, nothing out of the ordinary or unusual for us, both our Instagram and TikTok have blown up! And when I say blown up I mean millions of people from across the world are finding our work and commenting on what we do. […]

Designing your own bespoke pet furniture is where your pets comfort and safety meets your desired home interiors and personal style. With multiple options available when designing a bespoke pet furniture commission it can be helpful to understand how previous clients have worked with us to create their own unique pieces. In this article we share the design brief […]

Having pets in our lives provides a deep sense of wellbeing and many of our clients have more than one pet dog. In this article we discuss what to consider when designing furniture for two or more pet dogs. Whilst most of our clients have dogs, we have built for other pets including cats and […]

We appreciate how hard it can be to make decisions on how to design your furniture without seeing or feeling our work physically and that’s why we have launched The Pet Carpenter on YouTube. We have often found our quick videos of pet furniture features and longer pet furniture tour videos help our clients understand […]

When it comes to furniture design for small pet you may be designing for your small pet dog or other pets including rabbits, cats, guinea pigs and reptiles. Our team at The Pet Carpenter pride ourselves on understanding what pets need. Between us we have owned and loved dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, chickens […]

Furniture design for a large dog and your cosy home or narrow doorways is something we are experienced in. As we reach more pet owners throughout the UK we are well verse in supporting clients to overcome these challenges. In the following article we discuss some recent clients designs where we have designed and built […]

When it comes to practicality for the home choosing to design pet furniture with cupboards could provide perfect storage solution. In this article we discuss The Bailey Bedroom style of dog crate furniture with a cupboard and drawers. We also discuss another clients bespoke design for their pet rabbits. We hope this helps inspire you […]

We often talk about how enrichment can have benefits for our pets, it’s fun, it’s relaxing and can help keep them occupied while we’re busy with boring human things like work! But did you know enrichment can be more than just a bit of fun for our pets? It can help build confidence which is […]

There are a number of reasons why dog crates are used. We find many differing opinions around crating a dog, however many breeders, trainers and veterinarians will recommend crate training from a young age. In this article we are going to discuss some of the reasons why dog crates are used and how they can […]

When choosing what size dog crate you need, it’s important to factor in a few elements. First and foremost, your dog’s needs must come first. However you’ll also need to consider how their new crate will fit in your home. In this article we’ll outline the key factors you’ll need to consider when deciding what […]

If you’re thinking of adding in a second dog to your family, you may be thinking about all the things you’ll need to purchase ahead of their arrival. Of course, there are some things dogs are able to share, such as water bowls and toys but what about larger items like beds? With the cost […]

There’s a common misconception that dogs can’t and shouldn’t live in flats. Often this is assumed based on the idea that by living in an apartment you don’t have access to outdoor space so it’s unfair to have a dog. Of course, this isn’t strictly true. However, there are a few things you need to […]