According to the Humane Society, 164 million (or 62%) of American households have pets. If your favorite sofa has suffered the indignity of cat scratches or if the gouges on your hardwood floor indicate that it is the runway of choice for man’s best friend, don’t despair. Following are some tips to help you decorate with pets in mind.

Our pets are members of our families, and we want them to have cozy accommodations in our homes . . . but without overrunning the house!