As home dog wash stations are embraced for modern homes, it’s clear that our love of pets is shaping Australian renovations.

According to Beaumont Tiles, more than 70% of Australian households own a pet and it has a direct connection with trending features in contemporary homes.

“If you are a passionate pet owner, considering them can make your reno more comfortable and ensure you can spend plenty of time on the couch snuggling with your pawed pal.”

Michelle Kearney, Beaumont Tiles

While there are several pet-friendly additions renovators can choose to add to their homes, the home dog wash has tails wagging country-wide.

The home dog wash is trending

Anyone who has washed their dog with the garden hose will know that it can be messy, wet and manic. It’s also a fast track to a shivering pooch in the colder months.

A custom-built home dog wash station changes all of that by providing homes with a dedicated and well-sized space to wash their dog. Paired with functional and practical tapware, it’s the answer to an easier dog-washing process.

Cheryl Esser of Victoria is a DIY-savvy pet owner who is swapping the hose for a bespoke indoor washing station.

“I would definitely recommend it to anybody that has a pet … because there’s a lot of maintenance and there’s a lot of work in owning a dog, especially if you have a fluffy dog like ours that needs to be groomed.

Cheryl Esser, pet owner

A home dog wash also makes it much easier to clean dogs before they enter the house. This means less mopping of muddy paw prints and more time freed up to snuggle beloved besties on the sofa.

The ‘pawfect’ tile

From elegant Terrazzo to bright pops of colour, there is no shortage of options when it comes to choosing tiles for a dog washing station. But Beaumont’s decorative DogSquad tile range not only embraces the world of pets, it also gives them something fun to look at come bath time.

“Beaumonts has a DogSquad White Matte decorative tiles which comes with an assortment of pawed pals ready to grace your walls as a fun pet-centric feature.”

Michelle Kearney, Beaumont Tiles

Comfort matters

It’s not just the home dog wash that pet owners are lapping up, but also modern comforts like underfloor heating.

According to Michelle Kearney, tiles are the most robust floor covering when it comes to pets because they’re scratch-proof, resistant to moisture and they’re very easy to clean.

By pairing quality tiles with Hotwire Undertile Heating, pets have a deliciously warm floor to enjoy right through the cooler months.

The true beauty of underfloor heating lies in its zoning capabilities. This is also super handy for encouraging pets to stay in certain areas of the house.

Head to Beaumont Tiles for more pet-friendly renovation tips.

Top image: Knobel Constructions

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