SOMA Living February 2022

REAL ESTATE According to the American Pet Products Association, pet ownership has risen to an all-time high of 70% since the start of the pandemic. We all know that most people consider their pets to be family, so how can we parlay all of the home improvement going on into positive updates for your pooch? Sure, everyone loves a heated floor and a mudroom but if you’ve committed to doing work, here are some creative and functional ideas to make your Calico comfier. PERFECT PARTITION Tired of using cumbersome and unsightly baby gates to contain pets while you’re out or having guests? Try putting in a knee-wall height pocket door! Tuck it away and avoid annoying paint touchups on your door frames and enjoy the sleek looking design while it’s in use! SHOWER POWER If you’re face-lifting your laundry or modernizing your mudroom, consider adding a space for a dedicated pet shower! Get your grooming done without leaning over the edge of a bathtub and keep the mess in a place that’s designed to take the dirt. BREAKFAST BAR Allocate one of your kitchen drawers to build in food and water bowls that tuck way when it’s not supper time! A pull-out garbage can to keep food in beside it makes mealtimes easy and keeps you from tripping over your Golden’s grub! DOGGIE DIGS This could really go anywhere but consider carving out a corner under your built-ins for a cozy space for a pet bed. Why not give them a doggie den instead of moving around beds, toys and crates? SLIM STORAGE Trade that pull out spice rack for a pegboard and moveable hanging hooks to customize a place to keep leashes, grooming supplies, medicines and treats. No more untangling before walk time or hunting for those clippers! RENOS FOR ROVER

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Sure, taking an extra step to incorporate creature comforts for your fur babies may seem extravagant to some, but these custom creations are sure to make your life easier as well. If you need recs for some contractors - we’ve got ‘em!

Kate Elliott is the leader of The Kate Elliott Team at Coldwell Banker 646-662-6655 Kate.elliott@cbmoves.com Insta: @KeyToNewJersey

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