Where to Buy Pet-Friendly Furniture

Find top-quality, durable, and stylish pet-friendly furniture that won’t break the bank at Living Designs Furniture right here in Houston.

Here at Living Designs Furniture, we believe that pets make every home better — until they drag mud onto your sectional, have an accident on your chairs, and don’t even get us started on the hair. Finding pet-friendly furniture that isn’t uncomfortable, expensive, or (let’s be real) just straight up hideous can be tough. But we have the solution.

Because we love our furry family members so much, we create human- and pet-approved pet-friendly furniture. Houston homeowners swear that we make the best furniture for pet owners that is both stylish and comfortable enough for you to enjoy and durable enough to withstand any mischief Fluffy or Max gets up to. You can finally stop playing furniture police every time your pet jumps on the couch.

If you’re looking for cat- and dog-friendly living room furniture, Living Designs Furniture is a local furniture manufacturer in Houston that creates couches, sectionals, chaises, armchairs, and more that can withstand the test of time and be loved by your fur babies. Visit a showroom today!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Pay attention to your fabric choice when shopping for furniture.
• Pet-friendly furniture needs to be more than stain-resistant.
• Performance fabrics are the best fabric choice for pets.
• Crypton fabric is incredibly durable and luxurious, making it perfect for pets.
• Living Designs Furniture makes the best furniture for pet owners in Houston.

What makes furniture pet-friendly?

When it comes to pet-friendly furniture, it’s all about the fabric. The type of fabric that you choose for your furniture can make or break the piece’s performance and longevity, specifically when dogs and cats are added to the equation. It’s your furniture’s first line of defense against damage, everyday wear, and fading, playing a major role in how long your pieces will last. 

When shopping for pet-friendly couches, here are the fabric characteristics to look for:

• Durable
• Stain-resistant
• Liquid-repelling
• Tight woven structure
• Easy to clean
• Doesn’t trap dirt or pet hair
• Hypoallergenic 

Here’s a hard truth: at most furniture stores, especially big-box stores, it will be hard to find a durable sectional or sofa that meets all of these criteria. And if it magically does, it will cost a pretty penny. Most furniture advertised as “pet-friendly” is made with fabrics that are “durable” and “easy to clean,” but they can’t fight against staining, they trap your pet’s hair, and they’re not luxurious at all in look or feel. 

You deserve furniture that looks amazing, feels comfortable and luxurious, and is welcome to every member of the family — not just those that stand on two legs. 

What is the best material for a couch when you have pets?

Wondering how to protect furniture from the unpredictability of pets? Pet owners need furniture fabric that is durable, and the most durable fabric for a sofa is performance fabric. Performance fabrics are synthetic fabrics that have been treated to be stronger, moisture-wicking, and anti-absorbent. They come in a large variety of types, textures, and colors. 

While Living Designs Furniture offers many types of performance fabrics for you to choose from, our favorite and most recommended fabric of all is Crypton fabric. In our expert opinion, the best material for furniture if you have pets is Crypton for the following reasons:

• Created to be incredibly durable. Performance fabrics are strong, but Crypton is stronger. With the Crypton treatment, each and every thread is coated with a protective layer to create a highly durable, resistant material that still looks and feels luxurious.
• Can repel basically anything. Stains, liquids, pet hair, dander, allergens, odors, dust — you name it, it cannot penetrate into the fabric. 
• Looks and feels luxurious. No itchy, uncomfortable fabric that smells like a dog. Crypton is soft to the touch and stays vibrant for years and years. 
• Comes in hundreds of colors. Yes, you can have a white sectional couch even if you have pets! Crypton allows you to have any shade of sofa you want because it will be protected and pristine for years to come.

Do big-box stores offer performance fabric? They might, but not in the way that we do. As we mentioned earlier, we carry endless types, textures, and colors of performance fabric for you to choose from. The world is truly your oyster when you shop with us.

How does Living Designs Furniture make pet-friendly furniture better?

If you decide you need new furniture and want to begin your shopping journey, let us save you some time (and money). Here's what sets our furniture store apart:

• We manufacture locally in Houston. Every piece is made right in our factory, giving us complete control over quality and customization. No overseas middlemen, no months-long wait times.
• Factory-direct pricing means real savings. We cut out distributor and retailer markups and pass those savings directly to you — quality furniture at honest prices. With us, custom furniture does not mean expensive furniture.
• Performance fabrics on any piece. Unlike big-box stores with limited "pet-friendly" options, we can upgrade any piece of furniture we make with performance fabrics like Crypton and more. Your dream sofa can be pet-proof.
• True customization. Want deeper cushions, firmer support, or specific dimensions? We'll build it. You can even bring your own fabric, giving you more options than most stores offer.
• Better quality, better prices. Our furniture features hardwood frames and high-density cushions built to withstand years of pet life — and our factory-direct model means you're not paying the premium that big-box stores charge.
• Something for the fur babies. We don't just make human furniture — we create custom pet beds that match your décor and give your pet the same quality craftsmanship you're getting.

In a packed furniture market like Houston, you have dozens of options — but not all furniture stores are created equal. You want to shop somewhere with quality you can trust, prices that won't make you wince, and real expertise to guide your decisions. At Living Designs Furniture, we've been serving Houston pet owners for over 45 years, and we understand exactly what you need: durable, beautiful furniture that fits your budget and your lifestyle. 

Visit our showrooms and see the difference for yourself — your pets (and your wallet) will thank you.

FAQ

What is the best pet-friendly furniture?

The best pet-friendly furniture combines durable performance fabrics with quality construction. With Living Designs Furniture, you can have any type of furniture you want while knowing that it will be perfect for your pets. Whether you want a pet-friendly sectional, pet-friendly couches, or just dog-friendly living room furniture in general, you will find the best furniture for the best prices at Living Designs Furniture in Houston. 

Is a washable couch worth it?

In our expert opinion, no. Washable couches feature a removable fabric cover that can be washed and placed back on your sofa. Sounds great for pets, right? In theory, sure, but in reality, you will spend way more time cleaning your sofa and way more money on detergent and other supplies to keep it fresh. You would save both time and money investing in a Crypton or performance fabric couch.

Should I get a microfiber couch?

No. Microfiber is a synthetic fabric made from a blend of polyester and nylon fibers, which can be easily cleaned but is prone to staining and fading, and requires special maintenance. 

Is polyester good for dog hair? 

Polyester might be easy to clean, but it is not a durable fabric for furniture, especially if you own pets. For starters, it can trap odors, hair, and pet dander, and it can pill very easily, making it a less durable option long term. As an added con, polyester retains heat, which can be uncomfortable in our warmer Houston climate. 

Now, investing in a polyester performance fabric sectional or sofa would be a smarter choice as it will be more durable, more comfortable, and resistant to anything pets leave behind.

Is boucle fabric pet-friendly?

While some brands state that boucle fabric is great for pets, we disagree for a few reasons. Boucle is a looped yarn fabric that has a looped structure instead of a woven structure, which they claim hides scratch marks and resists snagging. While that could be true in some cases, that is where the pros end. Boucle fabric can still trap pet hair, stains, and odors into the fabric, requiring frequent cleaning if you have pets. So, is it really pet-friendly? You be the judge.

Living Designs Furniture is part of a family-owned Houston manufacturing company with more than 45 years of experience crafting quality products like mattresses and furniture locally. Many Houstonians already know our sister company, Texas Mattress Makers, which has been voted Best Mattress Store in Houston multiple years in a row. Living Designs Furniture was created to bring that same commitment to craftsmanship, customization, and customer service into the furniture world. Just like Texas Mattress Makers builds mattresses locally using premium materials, Living Designs Furniture creates high-quality, American-made furniture designed to last for years in your home.

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