Design With Paws in Mind

Let Kari, designer to the stars and founder of Greener Pup, help you create your perfect canine co-ordinates! For an additional $20 (100% of which is donated to Kari's dog rescue group, Ace of Hearts), you can send in a photo of your own dog and the room where your dog loves to snooze, and Kari will select the perfect custom fabric cover for your pooch and your décor! You can order Kari's custom design service by simply using the form below. Email photo/s to info@greenerpup.com. But don't forget to order your pup's bed first!

Jessica Alba's dogs, Bowie and Sid, relax in their doggie den on a custom Greener Pup bed.

Custom design orders may take an extra 5-7 days processing time. Please note that the custom cover is a replacement for the free cover that comes with all Greener Pup beds.

Celebrity Design With Paws in Mind

From the December '08 issue of Modern Dog. Read the entire article here.

Kari and Kristen Bell

Custom doggie bunk bed for Jessica Alba's parents	Kristen Bell's hand-painted doggie door
Kristen Bell's Hot and Cold running Dog Bath	Kimberly Williams Paisley
Virginia Madsen's dog Spike	Virginia Madsen's dogs Spike and Star pose on their custom bed
	Another example of a hand-painted doggie door.

Kari's Top Tips for Dog-Friendly Design

• Choose washable paint with a Satin Finish instead of Flat which will resist marks and keep your walls looking fresh and clean for longer.
• When choosing upholstery, select colors that closely match your dog. If you have a white dog, pick a white or light-colored fabric. If you have a multi-colored dog, patterns and tweeds are less likely to show signs of shedding. 
• Use stain-resistant fabrics such as Crypton, or opt for washable fabrics like Ultrasuede or Pleather, which look like the real thing and are animal and environmentally friendly. You can find these faux hides in a wide variety of colors and textures (from Ostrich to Snakeskin).
• In feeding areas, hard surfaces are your best option. Ceramic tile, concrete and laminate flooring are recommended.
• Choose a feeding station that not only matches your décor, but allows your dog to stand in an upright position, as it will be easier on his joints. There are a variety of options on the market in wrought iron, wood, and faux stone. You should also choose a feeding station that doubles as a storage container for convenience.
• Find a unique storage bin for your dog’s toys such as a large basket or a vintage crate to keep from losing your pet’s favorites and to keep order in your house.
• If you choose hardwood flooring, Beech, Bamboo or Recycled Teak are all hardwoods that will be more scratch resistant than other varieties of wood. I love Bamboo Flooring Hawaii for beautiful, Eco-Friendly Bamboo flooring. (http://www.bambooflooringhawaii.com/)
• Place slip resistant mats on the floors inside and outside of doggie doors to reduce the amount of dirt and debris being tracked into your home.
• If you plan on bathing your pet at home, install a handheld shower spray in the bathroom or try something more adventurous like I did with Kristen Bell’s Outdoor Doggie Oasis.