How to Make a Bed for a Dog
Do you want to make a bed for your dog? Take note of these ideas! They are very simple to follow and soon you'll create with your very own hands a low-cost bed where your dog can rest peacefully. Get to work and make a comfortable, original and unique bed for your furry friend. You just need a little time, some materials and, of course, the desire to do something special for your precious pooch. In this OneHowTo article, we show you step by step how to make a dog bed.
If you want to make a bed for your furry friend that is strong, a great option is to use a wooden box. With this material, you'll make a resting place for small and large dogs alike. Not only can you give it your own special touch, but your pet will be comfortable in a spacious and comfortable bed.
If the finish of the case is fine and smooth, you can paint the name of your pet on there or add some decorative stickers. If the wooden box is somewhat damaged, you'll have to grind and polish it a bit so there is no scratchy surface. With some good old effort, you can give it a new lease of life. In this case, for the sake of mobility you can add some wheels that support the weight of your dog well and that can be locked for when the dog is sleeping. Then you only need a few folded blankets inside the box and then the bed is ready. You can also make your own mattress with an old well stuffed cloth cover to make it lovely and fluffy.
Another option to create a bed for your dog is by using objects that do not use at home anymore. If you have an old suitcase that you do not use, then you can give it a new and creative utility. Thoroughly clean the case and add four legs to the base, so it won't be directly on the ground. Select the height you prefer depending on the size of your adorable pet. Since it will be kept open like a normal suitcase, on the upper side you can put the name of your pet or a picture of yourself so your pet knows that this is their special place. At the bottom will be the bed, which you should create with a cushion, a bit of bedding or a folded blanket. If you have more than one bag at home, you could create multiple beds and place them in several key points throughout your home. The truth is that the result is very nice and vintage.
The following proposal is simple yet just as original. Do you have some old furniture you don't use anymore? Or do you have something that doesn't go well with your charming home décor? Well let's give it a different use! Take the drawers of the cabinet and restore the piece to make a bed for your dog. Above all, make sure your pet will fit well on or inside the furniture. A little drawer is a delightful ideal for a small dog, but for a medium or large the drawer from a dresser or a bed would probably be best.
For starters, clean the drawer well. If you have wood try to remove those impurities and then paint the bed so it has an original and beautiful appearance. You can paint on the name of your dog, decorate it with toys, stickers, fabrics... there's so many ideas out there and then you can place that bed in a beautiful place. It's also recommended that you put non-slip legs under the drawer so your dog can move easily. Within it, add a mattress for your dog made with blankets, some old pillows or used clothing.
This last option is very simple: make a bed with a jersey, probably best a large size. Who does not have some warm large clothes that you no longer use? If you look in your closet, you'll find a XXL sweater hiding in there somewhere. Take the pledge and put those unused old clothes to use, or even use an old cushion to add a lot of volume. Once that bed is well filled, the jersey must fit tightly to the fabric and then you must cut off the excess fabric, with which you can create a decorative fringe if you like. Then you'll have to join the sleeves or try velcro so you can open it at any time to wash all of the bed.
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