Pet-friendly apartments, a lifestyle
Living with your pet can be a challenge, not only because they need your constant attention and care, but also because they pose a challenge in terms of adaptation, interior design and making the most of space.
That's why we want to talk to you about pet-friendly apartments and those with pet areas: what they are, where to find them and, best of all, how to create them. Let's get started!
Table of contents
What is a pet-friendly apartment
Pet-friendly real estate projects
Index of pet-friendly projects by location
Index of projects by pet-friendly spaces
Interior design for pet-friendly apartments
What is a pet-friendly apartment
The pet-friendly concept refers to spaces that allow and make it easy for your pet to stay, and it can be used in both commercial and private settings. Let us explain:
In a commercial setting, the pet-friendly concept means “kindness to pets”, indicating that pets are allowed in that commercial space (although in many cases only dogs and cats) and limiting the number of animals per area. This helps other users of the space feel comfortable and keeps the establishment's hygiene and cleanliness in optimal condition.
On the other hand, there's the term pet friendly in private spaces, which can be divided into common areas and private spaces, as follows:
A pet-friendly area in residential developments is one set aside for pets and their owners to enjoy, such as green areas, agility courses or fun environments like tracks, parks and play equipment.
At Arquitectura y Concreto we have several pet-friendly projects whose recreational areas or spaces are also designed for your pet's enjoyment and comfort. In fact, we've decided to give you an index for humans with pets, where you can search for projects by location or by pet-friendly spaces.
Pet-friendly real estate projects
Index of pet-friendly projects by location
Antioquia
We New Home, apartments for sale in El Poblado
Sierra Grande
Caribbean
Cundinamarca
Index of projects by pet-friendly areas
Pet park: A large space for pets to enjoy, without many elements and mostly green space. We currently have these projects with pet parks:
Pet Zone or Pet Area: A large outdoor space with equipment installed for pets to enjoy, which may include speed, skill and agility elements, plus a green area. Below is the list of projects with pet areas:
We New Home, apartments for sale in El Poblado
Agility Course: A space where your pet can exercise, building speed and having fun at the same time.
Pet Shelter or Pet Room: These are spaces excellently fitted out for our pets' comfort, with games, leisure areas and care services. Their management and rules of use are generally up to the project's administration. Among our projects, these have a pet room:
But wait, what then is a pet-friendly environment in a private space?
This is where our pet-friendly apartments come in: not only are they apartments with generous, spacious, bright spaces, they also go deeper into interior design, as we'll show you below:
Interior design for pet-friendly apartments
One of the biggest advantages of becoming an adult is that if you want a pet, you just get one: no need to ask anyone's permission, and your mom surely won't complain about floors, walls or furniture being damaged by your new best friend, as long as you already live on your own.
However, when your new pet arrives you realize your mom was right to worry about everything in the home, but that doesn't mean you can't have a dog or a cat; it just means it's time to make your home a pet-friendly apartment where design is the rule to ensure your furry friend's comfort.
Let's start with the floor
The best way to get rid of paw prints is to rely on textiles; you can choose rugs in neutral tones, but stay away from black and white, since your pet will be shedding often.
Important tip: Don't cover the whole house with rugs; use them in just one room, because if you overdo these textiles you'll end up with a lot of cleaning to do every week because of the hair.
But if you don't like rugs, you can choose ceramic or laminate floors, which are excellent for keeping their paws cool and protected. Of course, they're also much easier to clean.
Let's continue with the walls
The key to a super-clean wall at home is staying far away from wall coverings. Wallpaper will attract your pet's attention, especially if it's a cat, and it will end up scratching the design everywhere.
Stick to paint. Painting once a year will be enough; just make sure you choose an excellent-quality, highly washable, long-lasting paint. We also recommend choosing an eco paint that doesn't pollute the air you and your pet breathe.
And of course, don't forget to make the most of your home's walls to create fun mazes and walkways for your cats.
Time to move on to furniture
This is the best part of interior design for pets. Playing with furniture will make your home full of style while being completely suitable for your pet.
The foundation of any pet-friendly apartment is the furniture material, so here are our best tips:
Choose washable fabrics and materials that don't hold odors or hair, such as wood, metal, denim, PVC and synthetics.
If you have cats, stay away from expensive designs; they really enjoy themselves with less, so choose novel, low-cost designs.
If you have dogs, create resting corners near you. They love company and knowing they have a space of their own.
Play with textures; both dogs and cats enjoy playing with fabrics or items with different textures.
If you want to keep them from damaging something, don't leave it visible or within reach; for this you can use simple shelving.
Finally, we want to remind you that to make your home's new look last, it's important to learn what keeps your pet busy and give it spaces and items to de-stress so it doesn't end up taking its energy out on the furniture.
Now that you have the full picture of pet-friendly apartments in Colombia, it's time to look for your ideal project. Go ahead and visit the model apartments of our projects or our sales offices.
Remember that you just need to schedule an appointment with our sales team. You have several options:
Fill out the form at the end of the page of the project you like most on our website arquitecturayconcreto.com, and wait for our team to contact you.
Or you can go ahead and contact us directly, using each project's contact details or the WhatsApp button of your favorite project.
We hope to see you soon, you and your furry best friend!