Pets have very much become part of the family in modern times and many people are incorporating their furry friends into their interior design choices.
That's certainly the case for Lorna, 37, whose "favourite addition" to her 1920s home is the DIY kennel she built under the stairs with a pull out dog food bar above it.
In our Where I Live series, the ECHO will explore one house from across the region each week, with the owner giving us an insight into how they've made their house a home.