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The Dog Days of Interior Design?
It's hard to deny that some rooms resemble the pooch in residence. Coincidence or not? You decide
Houzz Contributor. I love interior design and all things houses. It has been my great privilege to create spaces over the last eleven years to a varied and loyal clientele.
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We've all heard that dogs and their owners resemble one another, right? Well, that got me thinking. Do dogs resemble their houses too? Do we unconsciously start to decorate our houses to look like our dogs? Do we worry that our floors will clash with their coats? C'mon, haven't you ever held a paint chip up to your dog?
According to Lance Workman of Bath Spa University in the United Kingdom, in a 2009 study researchers found that members of the public could predict which breed of dog a person would own almost twice as accurately as they should be able to, just by looking at a photograph of their owners. There were a number of physical reasons why owners looks suggested which dog they would have, including what clothes they wore and their build, says Workman. So let's take a look at these Houzz dogs and see if that same logic applies to dogs and décor.
According to Lance Workman of Bath Spa University in the United Kingdom, in a 2009 study researchers found that members of the public could predict which breed of dog a person would own almost twice as accurately as they should be able to, just by looking at a photograph of their owners. There were a number of physical reasons why owners looks suggested which dog they would have, including what clothes they wore and their build, says Workman. So let's take a look at these Houzz dogs and see if that same logic applies to dogs and décor.
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I think the legs on this bench resemble the legs on this cute and stately pooch.
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Hmm. An oversized ottoman in a pretty shade of gray for this family room — and its dog.
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Natural-looking curly things on the wall and under the bench: definitely related.
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I think this little guy ties in nicely with the brown feather-covered balls in the lamp.
by Maria Killam
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Do these black and white throw pillows complement the chairs or the dog?
The earthy colors in this space complement the dark chocolate coat of this handsome Lab.
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| All-white kitchen, all-white dog. |
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Neutral color and clean, sculptural lines meet in this staircase.
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| A nice, pale palette goes with this cute Lab's pale yellow coat. |
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| Is that Ol' Yeller in this barn-inspired space? |
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| Mancave + man's best friend. Does this little guy match the color of the woodwork, or is it just my eyes? |
by Aristea Rizakos
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This shaggy pooch perfectly matches the texture and color of the rug.
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| Nothing like a retriever in the great outdoors. Rustic and dependable. So did Houzz designers use these dogs as their inspiration? Roll over to the Comments section and bark if you think so. More: 50 Dogs in Design Just for Fun: Styling Photos With Pets 5 Pet Problems Solved by Design |
Ideabook published on March 26, 2012.
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Love this idea book and absolutely agree!
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what a fun read, charmean! the pooch underneath the bench is just killing me with cuteness right now.
EXACTLY MATCH our 4 pets . . . Cream, copper & black. Funny, eh ?
less vacuuming!
I don't have photos, but my silvery-pewter doggies (one a cockapoo, the other a Wheaten-Schnauzer (Whauzer?) mix) perfectly complimented my twilight lavender carpet & sofa. Local dirt was grey quarry sand: perfect.
I didn't do it consciously, but subconsciously? Maybe. Later, we had a huge rescue lab/husky (who came to us, not the other way around!) who was also all white with slight touches of cream. Interesting coincidence. So he matched as well, but he was also responsible for destroying the white wool carpeting of that decor. :) Now, many years later the pets have passed and I'm moving to a new home. So what should come first? New pet or new decor? Just one more decorating dilemma. :)
marcie
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