Confession time: my puppy is my entire personality at this point. Ever since bringing my shichon Ebble home six months ago, the little guy has completely taken over my life. TBH, he's totally taken over our one-bedroom apartment, too, and his stuff is everywhere.
Staying on top of keeping our small space clean has become a lot more challenging with our adorable addition to the family, as this playful puppy is constantly throwing his blankets, toys, and treats everywhere.
Luckily, I'm surrounded by amazing design writers and editors every day, and nearly half of our team works alongside their furry family members. To find the best ways to store pet essentials in a small space, I spoke to the pet parents here at Real Homes to find out what the pros do.
Multifunctional furniture
If you're a new pet parent like me and have been caught up in the costs of bringing your new bestie home, don't stress. There are still plenty of ways to store your pet's essentials without compromising your home's aesthetic, and the solution is probably already in your space. I'm a staff writer and the newest puppy parent here at Real Homes, and these are the storage solutions currently working for me and the pieces I'm saving up for.
Repurposed decor
Get sneaky with your pet storage by using decor items as storage solutions for your furry friend's smaller items, and letting their essentials blend in with your home's overall vibe instead of causing a chaotic and disjointed feeling. For example, our former deputy editor Camille Dubuis-Welch loves to utilize planter pots to store her cat's food and treats.
Utilize wall space
Let's be real, when you're in an apartment or small home, floor space is precious. You want your pet to be able to have fun and enjoy their home, but constantly having to navigate a maze of squeaky toys isn't exactly ideal. Easily keep your floor clear with this solution from our head ecommerce editor Annie Collyer, who makes use of wall storage for her pug's favorite things.
Cute and classic baskets
Our team's final storage solution is a classic for a reason. Baskets are the OG multifunctional pieces, and pets love their versatility just as much as we do. Staff writer Beth Mahoney has a dog and a cat, who each have a set of quirks for her to work with when it comes to the way their items are stored. She uses baskets for both her furry friends, but in very different ways.
