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Corner TV Units and Pets: How UK Owners Furnish Around Animals
September 4, 2026

Corner TV Units and Pets: How UK Owners Furnish Around Animals

Furniture in Fashion's 2026 analysis concludes that corner TV units suit pet owning homes well on footprint and poorly on stability unless specified carefully. Placing a screen diagonally across a corner leaves less effective depth beneath it than the unit's nominal size suggests, and pushes the television nearer the centre of the room, so a knock from a jumping animal carries more leverage than against a flat wall unit. The report also identifies the triangular void behind a corner unit as an uncleanable cavity that collects hair and attracts cats, and flags loose diagonal cable runs as the most frequent everyday problem. Our recommendations are to wall mount the screen and use the unit for storage where possible, prioritise a solid back panel, closed doors and a low plinth base, and choose wipeable finishes over glass in shedding households....

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Corner Dining Sets and Pets: How UK Owners Furnish Around Animals
September 4, 2026

Corner Dining Sets and Pets: How UK Owners Furnish Around Animals

Furniture in Fashion's 2026 analysis identifies a specific conflict between corner dining sets and pets: the enclosed corner is the seat least accessible to people and the most attractive resting spot for an animal, so it quietly leaves service. The report explains why bench seating raises the stakes on upholstery, presenting a continuous vertical face at floor level within reach of claws and mud, where a dining chair seat sits around 45cm up and faces away from traffic. It also flags the step effect, since a 45cm bench makes a 75cm tabletop reachable in one movement for cats and larger dogs, unlike chairs that can be tucked away. Our guidance is to resolve the corner deliberately, favour smooth wipeable or tightly woven facings over loop weaves, choose closed plinth bases, and keep 90cm of clearance on the main access side....

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Divan Beds and Pets: How UK Owners Furnish Around Animals
September 4, 2026

Divan Beds and Pets: How UK Owners Furnish Around Animals

Divan bases handle pet owning households better than slatted frames for a structural reason: they close the underbed void where hair accumulates unreachably and cats shelter, and they present no exposed frame at ankle height. Furniture in Fashion's 2026 analysis finds the decision that actually matters is fabric rather than bed type, because a divan puts a large upholstered surface at exactly the height a cat selects for scratching. Tight flat weaves scuff rather than pull, while looped constructions can be drawn into visible threads by one claw catch. Standard divan heights with a 25cm mattress place the sleeping surface between 50cm and 63cm depending on base type, which decides whether a small or older dog can manage the jump unaided. Drawer bases restore lost storage but sit at paw height and need 55cm to 60cm of clear floor. Floor length valances trap hair where no vacuum reaches....

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How to Choose a Sofa for a UK Home Where the Dog Also Sits on It
July 16, 2026

How to Choose a Sofa for a UK Home Where the Dog Also Sits on It

In many British homes the dog is part of the family, and that means the dog is also part of the sofa. Rather than fighting it, this guide shows how to choose a sofa that welcomes a pet without wearing out or looking tired. We look at the most hardwearing upholstery choices, from tightly woven fabrics to easy clean leather, and explain how colour and texture can disguise hair and marks between cleans. There is advice on choosing a sturdy frame and firm cushions that cope with a dog jumping up and settling down, plus clever ways to protect the sofa with throws and a designated pet perch. Finally we share a simple care routine to keep hair, mud and odours under control. By the end you will know how to pick a sofa that shares happily with your four legged companion for years....

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Best Upholstered Furniture for UK Homes With Pets
July 16, 2026

Best Upholstered Furniture for UK Homes With Pets

Pets are part of the family, which usually means they are part of the furniture too. This guide helps UK pet owners choose upholstered furniture that welcomes animals while coping with hair, muddy paws and everyday wear. We explain which tightly woven and performance fabrics resist claws and shed hair, why leather is such a practical wipe clean option, and how matching upholstery colour to your pet's coat keeps shed hair from showing. You will learn why a hardwood frame, quality foam and removable washable covers matter for durability, plus simple habits like washable throws and regular grooming that protect your seating. We also look beyond the sofa to dining chairs, ottomans and fabric beds, and finish with a realistic cleaning routine for a pet home. With the right choices, your home can stay comfortable, good looking and happily shared with your animals....

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