Do-It-Yourself Pet Bed
There are so many cute pet beds, but a lot of them cost a significant amount of money. You can make an adorable, attention-grabbing bed for your pet from things that are extremely easy—and affordable—to get!
Whenever you're doing projects for pets, keep safety in mind: no jagged edges or easy drop offs. You want to keep your pet safe, whether that's with the help of an electric pet fence or a beautiful dog bed!
Pet Bed #1: The Suitcase Bed
Those older plastic suitcases can become great pet beds with just a little alteration:
- Take the top half off.
- Add feet (use wooden blocks from your local craft store) to level the bed out.
- Add a pillow in the center.
Depending on the size of the legs, it will be lifted a little off of the ground, so this is going to be better for slightly larger dogs.
Pet Bed #2: The Bed-side Table
If you have a bedside table (or can get one affordably) that has a small nook in the bottom, you can turn that into the perfect sized pet bed for a small dog or cat.
All you have to do is add a cushion that fits inside the nook for your dog to sleep on. It’s a great way to keep your dog in your bedroom without having them in your bed.
Pet Bed #3: Wooden Crate
This one couldn’t be more cost effective, and it all starts with a common wooden crate:
- Take one side off of the crate (or half of one side).
- Sand it down to keep your pet from getting any splinters.
- Paint it or stain it.
- Find a pillow or soft cushion to go inside.
Your pet will get a bed that looks rustic and charming and is exceptionally comfortable!
