Equip your dog and cat with IKEA
Do you also have the feeling that your dog or cat is not just an ordinary domestic animal, but a member of your family? Many of you are so in love with your furry friends that you even decide to hang a poster with a cat's image on your wall. Following the same trend, IKEA designed pet beds that closely resemble real sofas and couches! In collaboration with animal lovers, designers, and veterinarians, the LURVIG collection was created, allowing us to share our lives with pets in our homes.
The LURVIG collection is truly interesting and worth attention. Unfortunately, it has a huge drawback! It is not available in Poland, or even in Europe. Only residents of the United States can pamper their four-legged friends with IKEA purchases. However, I believe that the accessories designed by IKEA designers are so inspiring that it's worth taking a look at them.
Sharing life with a pet requires a lot of commitment and preparation. We need to satisfy our pet's desires by providing their favorite activities such as sleeping, eating, and playing. With the LURVIG collection, IKEA helps us fulfill every aspect of our dog and cat needs. Among them, you will find stretchable leashes, soft houses and beds, bowls, and much more. Check out the most interesting ones in my opinion!
Something for sleeping
The LURVIG bed caught my attention, especially due to its two possible positions depending on our and the pet's preferences. It is dedicated to both dogs and cats. Simply turn the bed upside down to give it a completely different look. Additionally, we have a choice between two bed sizes and up to six pillowcase designs! Among them, you can find both solid-color pillowcases and elegant patterns. The pillowcases are removable, making them easy to keep clean. You'll pay around $39.99 for the large bed and $29.99 for the smaller version.
You can also treat your pet to a "classic" mini sofa. Unfortunately, you won't be able to play with colors or sizes here. You have to accept the fact that the bed for dogs or cats "à la" classic sofa is only available in black and one size. What sets it apart from the previous one is that it can be additionally unfolded if the pet needs more space. Americans paid $49.99 for such a sofa.
For those who find the above solutions too extravagant, IKEA offers the option of purchasing a classic soft cushion made of waterproof fabric and with properties that prevent the pet's fur from sticking to the material. Here, just like with the first bed, we have a wide choice of pillowcases. All this in the price range of $5 - $19.99.
As for the comfort of our cat, a great idea seems to be a box with an opening that perfectly fits the dimensions of the very popular KALLAX shelves. A large opening, a pillow inside, and the cat is ecstatic. You can also choose a softer, fabric version of a cat house. Unfortunately, we don't have a color choice here - both accessories are only available in black. And if our kitten likes challenges, the designers have prepared a white house on legs for such cats, which can also serve as a nightstand and a scratching post for the cat. What more could you want?
Something for eating
Of course, the basic equipment of every home with a dog or cat is a bowl. In the LURVIG collection, you will also find bowls for pets. However, the choice is not too wide - you can choose a plastic bowl in three colors, a tin one, or a plastic one for those whose dogs eat too greedily and need to slow down in the eating process. IKEA also thought about a solution in case we leave the pet alone for a longer time - a water dispenser. You will pay from $0.70 to $7.99 for a bowl. And to prevent your little pet from splashing the floor, IKEA suggests buying a bowl mat for $2.99 in three colors: white, black, or green matching the color of the bowl.
Something for play and grooming
Every dog and cat needs to be properly brushed from time to time. The fur then takes on a beautiful shine, and our pet looks incredibly attractive. Would I buy a brush for a pet at IKEA - probably not, because it won't be suitable for every type of fur - but if someone needs such a prop, a brush is also available in the LURVIG collection. Two toys for dogs are also available - a classic ball with protrusions and a flying disc for throwing to the dog on a walk. And all this is unfortunately available only in one color, black. For cats, a scratching post in the form of a rolled-up mat around the table leg was provided. Brilliant idea! In addition, a tunnel with a green pompom for play at one end and a pompom hanging on a string attached to a stick are dedicated to cats.
However, if we want to take our four-legged friend on a trip, we can buy a travel bag, which is mainly suitable for smaller dogs and cats. Such a bag can serve as a bed in a strange place for our pet.
Something for walking the dog
When walking the dog, we must take three accessories with us - a leash, a harness, and bags for the dog's waste. IKEA designers also thought about all of this. You can choose between an automatic leash and a stiff fabric one or one with additional cushioning. The leashes are available in three colors: orange, black, and green. Additionally, they are equipped with reflectors, just like the dog harnesses. For our convenience, a comfortable keychain for waste bags has also been designed. Leashes are available for purchase in the range of $7.99 - $14.99, and harnesses for $5.99 - $9.99. You will pay less than a dollar for a set of 60 waste bags.
I must admit that I looked through this collection dedicated to animals at IKEA with considerable sadness. I regret immensely that the mentioned accessories are not available in Poland.
Poster with a dog or poster with a cat?
Our poster style fits perfectly with the Scandinavian design offered by IKEA's assortment. As long as the collection of dog and cat accessories is not available in Polish stores, we can still express our love for pets by choosing a poster with a cat's image.
Geometric Cat Poster
Link to the posterCat Poster "Cat"
Link to the posterFragment of Cat Poster
Link to the posterCats are not your thing? No problem! Then hang a poster with a dog on your wall! You will also find such posters in the Scandi Poster collection
Poster "My Home is Where My Dog Is"
Link to the posterPoster with the inscription "A Dog's Worthy Life"
Link to the posterPoster with a bulldog "I Love My Dog"
Link to the posterWhat do you think, would such a collection of IKEA accessories for animals sell successfully in our country? Let us know what you think in the comments and what caught your eye the most!
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