IKEA's Popular Kids Chair Also Makes For A Stylish Pet Bed

Fur baby, best friend, love of your life: your pet holds many names, and you would do anything to ensure they have the best life full of warmth, affection, and comfort. Fortunately, the internet is full of clever crafts and DIY projects for your pets like pool noodle hacks and tips on how to make your living space more pet-friendly. All of these suggestions and hacks are useful, but one trend might be the cutest answer to a pet bed that is not only stylish but that also allows your furry friend to become an official member of the family: giving them their own chair. Yes, providing your pet with their own chair is a great idea, and the IKEA STRANDMON is an ideal choice for smaller animals. Made for children, this is a stylish armchair that looks like a mini version of a lush reading respite. Fur baby owners have decided to use these comfy seats as pet beds.

This is less of a hack and more of an indulgence, as the chair costs $99.99. However, it may be worth it to splurge on your precious pets. If you have a large living or sitting room, this is an ideal place to keep your STRANDMON chair, but you can also pop it in a bedroom for them to sleep on at night. This is also a great option if you prefer to keep your pets off certain pieces of furniture, as you'll provide them with their very own piece.

While it might not be an IKEA item an interior designer chooses, you also don't need a lot of space for this chair, so it won't detract from your layout. It can fit into a corner or against a wall — place it wherever your pet will feel comfortable using it. Once you've purchased the chair, decide if you want to upholster it to make it more pet-friendly. The chair itself is already covered in polyester, and the dark grey color easily hides dirt and other stains. However, if you want to change the look, cover it in a material that's easy to clean and deflects fur — like cotton, moleskin, or silk. Ensure you stick with tones that will hide your pet's fur color. You can also cover the chair's seat in leather, which is easy to wipe down to remove pet hair, but this likely isn't the most comfortable option for your fur baby.

While you may want to keep your furry friends off the furniture, some animals prefer sleeping on couches and chairs because they can feel cooler, as the airflow reaches them from below. In comparison, pet beds which reside on the floor could become too hot if there's not enough air or a breeze to keep your dogs or cats comfortable. Therefore, investing in this chair could benefit everyone in your family — pets and humans included.