by Roberta del Vaglio.
Setting up a food area dedicated to dogs and cats requires practicality and ergonomics, designed specifically for our four-legged friends, without forgetting an essential touch of style.
Caring for a pet, and keeping it happy without disrupting your home routine, is a priority for dog or cat owners. For both, feeding is a key moment of the day, which sometimes occurs more than once. The key aspects are convenience and cleanliness, which must also be managed with a touch of style. This is possible thanks to a few important tools, chosen with care, to simplify daily life and enhance the experience of living with your pet.
Rice Bone Dog and Cat Bowl – takatomo.de
William Morris at Home Blackthorn Print Ceramic Dog Bowl – williammorrisathome.com
A PERFECT FOOD AREA
In this case, pet design is a valuable aid because it focuses not only on the objects but also on space management, just like in traditional interior design. Therefore, before even choosing bowls and various accessories, it's important to consider the space allocated for them, which should be far from the litter box for cats and any crates for dogs.
Typically, it's a corner of the kitchen, but depending on the layout of the home, the feeding area can also be located elsewhere, such as the laundry room or a sheltered area of the garden. What matters is that the pet can eat and drink safely, that there's space to store food, and that everything is easy to clean.
Becopets Bamboo and Plant-Based Dog and Cat Bowl – becopets.com
Crazy Cat Lady Bowl and Cup Set by Fred – thedesigngiftshop.com
CHOOSING BOWLS: A MIX OF FUNCTION AND STYLE
Ceramic, steel, plastic, bamboo: is there a bowl material that's better than the others? Not absolutely, since each has its own strengths. In general, a common feature of almost all bowls these days is their non-toxicity and the presence of non-slip silicone underneath. Ceramic, besides being attractive in appearance, also has a good weight and is more difficult to move, but it's more fragile and difficult to transport. Steel is an excellent alternative, appreciated for its durability and lightness, plastic is a reasonable choice for limited budgets, and bamboo is among the most sustainable materials.
Beyond the material, it's interesting to consider specific types, such as raised bowls to encourage proper posture during feeding, as well as models with raised interiors to slow down feeding and prevent your pet from choking or eating too quickly. Style-wise, there are many options: from minimalist bowls to British-style ones, from those with humorous slogans to classic ones.
Premier Housewares Cat Food and Water Bowls – premierhousewares.com
Bama Foodstand Raised Bowl – bamagroup.com
MUST HAVE: MAT AND CONTAINER
What else do you need besides the bowls? There's really nothing else essential, but some accessories are really useful. A silicone mat protects the floor and makes the bowls more stable. If you tend to buy large packs of kibble, a dedicated container will be more practical, tidy, and attractive than a traditional bag. After all, pets require a little extra effort when it comes to household maintenance, which is why it's worth organizing yourself with the right tools to make everything easier and with a touch of style.
Ikea Lurwig Silicone Mat – ikea.com
Bitiba dog food container – bitiba.it
Premier Housewares Dog Food Container – premierhousewares.com
On the cover, Rice Bone Dog and Cat Bowl.
