Several years ago I had married clients in class who were building a house. They asked me what I thought about their idea of building crates into a custom-built island in their kitchen. They said they were planning to make it convertible into storage for the time when their dogs no longer used them.
What did I think? I thought it was brilliant! At the time my own dog's crate was being utilized as a makeshift office and catch-all in my kitchen. On top was a mini-filing system, magazines, mail, as well as the kids' school work and assorted toys that had nowhere else to go. (That apartment was small!)

Since then, I've known several people who have incorporated custom-built crates into their homes. My favorite was one built into the bottom of a living room bookcase with sliding wood doors. You'd never even know it was there when those doors are closed. All my dog friends who've designed built-in crates have been happy with the end result.

I mention this because, in my ongoing quest for wretched excess, I now bring you indoor dog accoutrements.

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Haus Dog crates- I love these!

- Small $349.00
- Large $529.00 [both sizes are on back order]

These tres-chic crate covers are available from Paw Palace for $114.00, but anyone handy with some needle and thread (did I mention that's not me?) or a great seamstress could achieve a similar effect. If you were so inclined you could match your dog's crate to your pillows, curtains and surroundings. Or you could just do what I do for visiting dogs who insist on barking and cover the crate with a blanket from the closet.

These Glamour Dog beds have to be seen to be believed. If you are looking for a

pink feather boa bed for $315.00, then check them out!

From Post Modern Pets Size Large $1650.00

These beds from Pluscious Home Decor could easiiy be mini-human beds. They sell for $600.-$900.

$ 174.99 Indoor Pet Tents
The Ritzy Rover.com

Love this one!

$235. at Healds Burger Dog House

Love this couch too!
$400. The Ritzy Rover

Murphy bed for the space-conscious... Great for RV's! 289.00 plus shipping from
www.Catsplay.com

steps so your pooch can reach your resting spaces
$475.00 from Rare Earth

Rare Earth also makes custom dog furniture to match their bedroom sets. Mission style shown $495.00

Sleigh bed in vintage faux mink imported from Italy includes decorative faux mink pillows and wooden legs. Also aviavilbe in faux chinchilla.
From Heart of My Heart Pets $650.

Update:
I was forwarded this web site:
Handmade beds have to be seen to believed.

Pictured the Jester Bed $675.00 from Avery of Oz

If you enjoyed Rich resting spaces, check out my other related blogs-

Shoes you can't use
Here comes the bride
Bling it on and Balls

coming real soon...
What the best dressed dog is wearing to the beach this summer!