Dog Crate Placement: 10 Smart Ideas for Small Homes

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Our beloved pets are more than just that–they’re family. As members of our family, we want to make sure they have a place in our home.

However, we sometimes have to keep them in kennels or crates, which can be challenging to store in small spaces.

Fortunately, we’ve gathered 10 smart dog crate placements for small homes to accommodate our furry friends better.

Dog Kennel Under Countertop

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A sleek and efficient work area for you but a resting place for your adorable dogs. This office countertop designates one of its compartments as a hidden kennel for pets.

Keep your beloved puppy near your workspace so you won’t have to get up a lot to check on them. The entrance faces away from you to prevent you from being distracted by their wagging tails while you work. 

Just make sure you still allow enough space for your work items in other forms of storage since this feature will be taking up much of the work island space.

Crate Compartment Under Stairs

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A lovely staircase with an even lovelier storage for dog kennels. It uses the space under the stairs to serve as a place to fit a home for your puppies.

By maximizing the available area under your stairs, you’re making sure nothing is blocking the way and no floor space is being wasted. 

It’s a simple solution to keep your hallways clear and save up space. All you have to do is renovate or repurpose your under-the-stairs space to accommodate the crate of your choice.

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Here is another way to create storage under the stairs for man’s best friend. Instead of just making a compartment for a kennel, this design reinvents the space to be the crate itself.

This modern storage hack even incorporates a sliding door for your pet to have privacy and remain secured inside. With screen doors, you can also ensure they get enough airflow. 

It’s a great use of the space, especially in a small home with a very small entrance area. Throw in a few of their favorite toys as well to make the area more fun for them!

Custom Kennel Tables

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A charming rustic furniture piece doubles as your pet’s resting place with this space-optimizing design.

Many dogs love curling up under chairs, beds, and tables. This innovation uses that to its advantage and creates a cozier spot for your pup to rest in. 

The dual-purpose table keeps your dog safe and secure all while being an aesthetically pleasing feature that adds character to any room and lets you display your favored items.

I love how you can keep treats, toys, and tools in the bins above the makeshift crate. It gives you easier access to your dog’s needs.

INSTAGRAM @Georgiacrateco

This charming home contains a more unique take on the kennel table. The piece has wheels that make it mobile for you to move around your home.

It’s perfect if you don’t want to keep your furry friend in one spot and if you want to use it for multiple reasons.

For example, you can move the piece outside to groom your dog while it sits on top or place it near their shower area for a quick and easy transfer. 

If you do want to use this for their grooming and showering too, a stainless steel top would work better instead of a wooden one.

INSTAGRAM @Kencofurniture

Now we have a bedside version of a table with a built-in crate. The wooden feature gives that classic feel and would blend in well with vintage bedrooms.

The design gives you a compact storage solution that will keep your beloved dogs right by your side at night. The placement also lets them rest easier, knowing you’re nearby. 

You get to keep an eye on them and make sure they’re alright all through the night. You even get to wake up to their wagging tails after a long night’s rest.

Here are clever storage ideas for small bedrooms without a closet.

Compact Bottom Cabinet Dog Beds

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A beautiful, elegant, blue entryway doesn’t let its narrowness hinder its potential to be an effective storage area with a unit that cozily keeps your pet.

The compact dog crate is surrounded by tons of storage compartments that maintain the cleanliness of the entryway. You can also keep your dog’s items in some of the units here.

You can do this with any lowered cabinet by just swapping its doors for ones with screens to let the air circulate. Just add in some mats and pillows to make it relaxing for your pet.

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This magnificent bright room puts your dog’s basic needs in one space-efficient area split into two.

It uses the lowest part of these cabinets and compartmentalizes them into one place for sleeping and the other one for placing their food bowls. 

I love how the design is visually appealing, with the dark tile popping out from the light cabinets. The fluffy white blanket also complements the motif while making the crate more warm and comfortable for your beloved puppy.

Mini Dog Closet in the Hallway

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This fresh and chic hallway has a nice little surprise once you turn the corners. A tall and narrow under-the-stairs closet has been turned into an adorable white picket fence to keep our four-legged family members.

It creates a lovely little room for your pets and utilizes the narrow entryway storage. 

The sign with your pet’s name is a great personal touch! You can also go the extra mile and hang up pictures of your pet, add their favorite toys, and toss in the comfiest pillows and blankets.

Minimalist Kitchen Cupboard with Multiple Crates

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The simple minimalistic kitchen repurposes its lower cupboards to keep our dogs safe and comfy. For those of you with more than one fur baby, this is a smart solution.

It replaces the conventional doors with screened ones to give a clear view of our pets and make sure they can breathe properly. 

The doors here just slide, so I recommend getting better mechanisms to ensure once your dogs are in they can’t easily escape–especially because this is in the kitchen. They could sneak a treat off of the countertop!

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