If your dog spends a lot of time out in the backyard, you’ll likely be needing to get him a dog house at some point. You could decide to save a few bucks and get a cheap one at Petco or Walmart. Or if you’re skilled with your hands you even build one on your own. But if you really want to get a dog house that will actually look cool sitting in your backyard rather than looking like an eyesore, consider opting for a luxury dog house. There are several styles on the market, some if which include:
Fancy Dog Houses
Anyone who has done any time of google searches on fancy dog houses or luxury dog houses has likely come across Paris Hilton’s dog mansion. Its a two-story, air-conditioned, designer furniture-decorated, heated, and black
crystal chandelier-boasting miniature mansion for her chihuahuas. As nice as this is, most of us do not have $325,000 to spend on a dog house, or even have $325,000. Luckily for the rest of us there’s other fancy dog houses out there which are more obtainable. These tend to be made with premium craftsmanship and materials, and often boast details and amenities for dogs which are considered luxury rather than necessity.
Modern Dog Houses
These contemporary dog houses take on the style traits of mid century modern design, such as clean lines, striking colors, a high use of white, a high use or acrylics and lacquered woods, futuristic shapes, etc. These are all considered luxury because like fancy dog houses, they also are made of premium materials and craftsmanship. This stylish style of doghouse is perfect for those who’s home are of modern or minimalist design. A great example of one of these pieces of modern dog furniture is Bowhouse which is a cube shaped house taking on the architecture of the Bauhaus movement of the early 1900’s in Germany which spawned the era of mid century modern design.
Unique Dog Houses
Over time, after so many dog houses are made and introduced to the market, they start to resemble each other, just like any other product out there. This is what makes unique styled dog houses so sought after, to get that look which hasn’t been seen before. A favorable type of unique dog house is themed style. These take on the representation of something else. An example is the Tahiti dog house. This creative piece of pooch furniture was designed by Designer Dog Houses and takes the shape and look of a tropical hut as you would find in out in the Pacific, equipped with yellow walls, bamboo posts and a straw roof. Another example of a themed style is Zulu Hut. This fancy indoor dog house is dome shaped and looks like a hut you’d find in the African woodlands, ironically it’s also made in South Africa.
Indoor Dog Houses
Many indoor dog houses would also be considered luxury doghouses. A big reason for this is they are a luxury to begin with, rather than a necessity like outdoor dog houses are. Dogs could definitely get by without having a house indoors. Spa big reason for purchasing these in to not only spoil a pet but to enhance the decor of a living room or bedroom. These also tend to be quite a bit cheaper than outdoor dog houses too, since they tend to be for smaller dogs. And since they are often bought for their look, people who usually buy indoor dog houses buy those with a fancy, stylish look. Scandinavia is a great example of an indoor dog house which is both fancy looking and not too expansive, at least by luxury standards. This cool looking doghouse has a bright green color, small frame, contemporary design, and is imported from Russia!
With so many options out there now, when not condor splurging a little on a luxury dog house? It doesn’t necessarily have to be expensive. If you shop around you’re sure to find some great options which are quality made and look awesome but which won’t break the bank. You’re dog will be the envy of he neighborhood, and if you stumble onto something pretty cool and amazing, you’ll quite possibly be the envy of the neighborhood as well!