28 Dog Room Ideas You and Your Best Friend Will Love

The best dog room ideas can help you turn extra space in your home into a dedicated place for your furry best friends. Dog rooms vary in size and layout depending on the needs of individual dogs and the preferences and budgets of their owners.

A dog room can include such features as a feeding station, dog-sized shower, dog bed, latched kennel, and storage for food, toys, and the rest of your dog's stuff.

Depending on your budget, a dog room can be as minimal as a pull-out feeding station in the corner of a mudroom or as elaborate as a dedicated room with a canine-friendly shower that rivals the local doggy spa.

Check out these cute, functional dog rooms that will keep you and your best friend looking and feeling good.

Blend It in

Dina Bandman Interiors added a compact dog shower in the very center of this spacious laundry room. It's lined in a navy blue subway tile with white grout that perfectly blends into the blue-and-white decor scheme.

Hide the Dog Bowl

Crisp Architects added a pull-out feeding station under the bench in this all-white mudroom. It contains a hidden dog bowl and food storage to keep the elegant space looking tidy in between meals.

Create a Portal Window

This modern dog room from a Calgary-based Canadian firm Studio North opens the light-flooded open-plan living room via a round cut-out that also gives the house dog a perch to take in the action.

On the other side of the canine portal is a bedroom with a dog house fitted into a lower cabinet of a wardrobe behind a door.

Hang Some Art

This spacious canine shower from Tiffany Leigh Design has gray-green tile, wall art, and a glass pane shield protecting water splashes from the step-up shower.

"Here at TLD, many of our clients have precious pups who become a key factor in our design decision-making," says the designer. "We consider fabrics that are easy to keep clean and flooring that won’t get all scratched up. Dog shower requests are becoming the norm, and we’ve even designed custom dog beds that complement the decor and color scheme. I think it’s safe to say dogs rule the design, but it doesn’t have to mean compromising style.”

Create a Multipurpose Room

This multi-purpose space from interior designer Stefani Stein combines a laundry room and mudroom which is equipped with an integrated food and water station for Cooper, the family Labradoodle. Cooper's water station blends in seamlessly due to the matching tiles on the wall and food bowls.

Add a Collar Display

This mini kennel cabinet dog room from Mel Bean Interiors has navy blue paint, brass hardware, and breathable mesh doors. A countertop display of dog collars keeps them organized and accessible.

Carve Out a Dog Niche

Interior designer Stefani Stein added a corner niche for the family dog to hang out in that doesn't encroach on the small space. A perfectly-sized plaid dog bed adds extra coziness.

Tuck It Under the Stairs

This under-stair dog crate from Crisp Architects virtually disappears when closed. The space gives dogs a place to get some of their own time to chew on a tennis ball or a bone. It can also be used as an impromptu kennel.

Include Open Storage

This dog room from Martha O’Hara Interiors includes a black-and-white shower, including hooks for towels after bath time. Open storage to keep treats and toys visible and accessible.

Build a Dog Spa

Interior designer Laura Hammett designed this sleek modern dog shower and feeding station in a home on the Isle of Man that is decorated in soothing shades of pearl gray and white. The spa is accented with mixed metals, a white orchid, and a stack of fluffy towels.

Use a Kitchen Cabinet

If space is at a premium and your dog is small, consider turning one of your lower kitchen cabinets into a mini dog room, like this eat-in kitchen from Michelle Berwick Design. Add a perforated door for air circulation and always make sure to have a cozy dog bed.

Double the Space

A seamless wall of white Shaker cabinetry with silver hardware includes twin sleeping cubbies for a pair of puppies in this dog room from Mel Bean Interiors. Doggie blankets add extra comfort and texture.

Add Leash Hooks

This spacious mud room for humans and canines alike from Crisp Architects has bench seating and a row of hooks to hang coats and dog leashes. This makes getting out the door to walk your dogs a one-stop shop.

Install Extra Shelving

Crisp Architects located the dog shower right next to the door, making it easy to clean those puppy paws before letting them roam through the house. A nearby sink with open storage for dog supplies keeps essentials at arm's length.

Bring in Beadboard

Kate Marker Interiors added beadboard painted in a soothing blue and embellished the dog shower floor with patterned star tile as an extra flourish in this canine-friendly space. Having the shower raised makes bath time way easier.

Blend Everything Together

A Beautiful Mess hid a bedroom corner dog kennel with custom DIY cabinetry. They decorated the top with a gilded mirror and a collection of plants to help it blend into the room.

Dedicate an Elevator

While renovating a home for a Los Angeles family with two kids and an aging dog who struggled to go up and down the stairs, Nicole Michael Designs installed a dedicated dog elevator for the Shepherd mix. It's outfitted with a high-performing wood laminate floor, wood-paneled walls, and canine wallpaper.

Go Industrial Farmhouse

Crisp Architects used a black, white, and red color scheme to give this industrial modern farmhouse style dog room with a fresh and graphic appeal.

Designate a Mud Room

A flower-patterned water bowl and a wood-paneled cubby with a comfy striped bed give this mud room dog room from Martha O’Hara Interiors a cozy feel. This can also double as a kennel if needed.

Keep It Open

This built-in food and water dog bowl from Martha O’Hara Interiors is open and accessible for the family dog. However, it is still tucked under the sink to keep it out of the way and keep things neat.

Set Up a Dog Door

This clean white-tiled dog room shower from Mel Bean Interiors includes a dog door. This way, your pup can come in from the yard without leaving muddy paw prints on the floor before getting cleaned and toweled off in the spacious shower.

Install Built-Ins

Martha O’Hara Interiors added a pull-out feeding station in the corner of this airy kitchen that gives the dog a place to gobble down his dinner in peace. Built-ins provide plenty of space for stocking up on food so you never run out.

Swap It Out

Martha O’Hara Interiors swapped a storage cabinet for an under-desk dog bed cubby on one side of this home office that gives your canine pal a place to hang out while you work. The white dog bed blends in perfectly with the white desk.

Use Natural Materials

This neutral-toned dog washing station from Amy Leferink of Interior Impressions is decorated with a small wooden bench to hold shampoo and soap and a woven basket for towel storage. The raised ledge keeps water from splashing out.

Plan a Theme

A black-and-white color scheme keeps this dog room from Mel Bean Interiors feeling as polished as the rest of the decor, while canine-themed wallpaper adds a note of whimsy. Gold door pulls add extra sleekness.

Match the Flooring to the Dog

Martha O’Hara Interiors installed wood floors that nearly match the color of the dog's fur to help a client manage door hair issues in every room of the house. This is especially helpful for dogs who shed a lot.

Look for Empty Spaces

In this NYC apartment from Travis Londons/Studio London, an animal print dog bed takes pride of place beneath the window next to the couch to give your pet a place to chill while you do. They'll surely appreciate the extra sunlight too.

Add a Nameplate

This open-air house-shaped dog bed from Michelle Boudreau Design is set in a quiet outdoor corner, with open sides, and graphic black-and-white bedding. A nameplate that announces to would-be intruders that it belongs to Mr. Butterscotch.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should a dog room have?

There are no set rules when it comes to outfitting a dog room. Having extra space to devote to your pets is a luxury and the way you equip and decorate it depends on the needs of your dog and your own requirements. A dog room can include such features as a feeding station, a dog-sized shower, a dog bed, and storage for food, toys, and the rest of your dog's stuff.

What color is good for a dog's room?

Some experts suggest that it’s a good idea to choose colors that dogs can see, such as greens, blues, and purples. But many people choose to incorporate special canine-friendly features that blend in with the home's existing decor.

What surfaces do dogs like to sleep on?

This will vary from dog to dog. Some prefer hard surfaces such as hard tile or concrete because it is cooler, especially in the summer months. Others like soft, fluffy surfaces. The best surface will depend on your dog and their unique needs.

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