Sleep corners in drafty Dublin rooms
Animals choose warmth before aesthetics. Our job is to align their favourite radiator, window, or stair nook with washable layers and furniture placement that still lets humans use the room comfortably.
Radiator bays and chimney breasts
Georgian bedrooms often cluster heat beside cast-iron radiators under tall windows. A low platform bed for a greyhound must clear the valve and leave air circulation — we measure both before specifying dimensions.
Chimney breasts in Portobello flats create a natural den shape. A curved dog bed or custom cushion follows the wall radius so no gap collects dust or lost toys.
Sharing bedrooms with cats and dogs
When pets sleep in the primary bedroom, we elevate their beds on washable mats rather than placing them directly on carpet that cannot be lifted. Night-time water bowls sit on sealed trays sized to catch splash without staining oak bedside tables.
Light sleepers may prefer a screen or open bookcase between human pillow and pet bed — visual separation without closing the door the cat already protests.
Fabrics that handle nightly use
Sleep corners use tighter-weave covers than lounge throws because compression and saliva contact repeat every night. We stock three Dublin-workroom options from €95 for a small bed cover to €165 for a large mat with non-slip base.
Replace covers seasonally if your dog swims weekly in Dublin Bay — salt residue breaks down fibres faster than city-only walks.
Children and pets in adjacent rooms
Family homes in Donnybrook often place a dog in the kitchen extension while toddlers sleep upstairs. We specify acoustic rugs and soft-close gates rather than foam ear plugs — design fixes, not behavioural programmes.
Under-stair dens work when the stairwell is wide enough for ventilation; we refuse cramped designs that overheat in summer even if the dog seems to squeeze in willingly at first.
Daytime naps in living areas
Sun patches move across Dublin living rooms from morning to afternoon. Two smaller beds beat one giant basket if your cat and dog disagree on temperature. We mark sun paths on the layout drawing so clients see why we split locations.
Pair with durable fabrics on nearby chairs so shared napping does not destroy the sofa within a season.