Jennifer Jones's Profile

I have two dogs and I also work as a dog walker and pet sitter, and occasionally have dogs boarding in my home, so every single design decision I make keeps the dogs needs in mind. It's a two part concern, choosing items that are easy to clean, and choosing items that camouflage the hair and dirt.

I have a lot of throw blankets in my living room for draping over the couch and chairs, it's easier to throw a blanket in the washing machine than it is to clean a couch.

I love Flor tiles, you can just take up one of the tiles and clean it in the sink if there is an accident. Also, it's way cheaper to just replace one or two tiles than a whole rug.

P.S. I live in Jamaica Plain too.

Beautiful! Big teak soaking tub = DROOL

I bookmarked a page awhile back that had some similar sinks for slightly cheaper:
http://www.bathroomvesselsinks.com/wood-sinks.asp

I put it into my bedroom, shortly after I bought my place last year. It's okay, certainly better than the nasty, stained, turquoise carpeting that I ripped out. It was not my ideal choice, but I had a serious budget and nothing but plywood underneath that gross carpet.

It's held up pretty well, even with two dogs. I agree that it doesn't look finished at the edges, and I have thought about adding some molding, but I've got furniture pushed up against most of the walls so I really don't notice it. It does bubble up in one spot but it's only because I didn't realize until too late that my floor wasn't completely level under the carpet.

I'll probably rip it out at some point and put in carpet again, or real hardwood if I win the lottery or something.

Regarding the 'Room to Improve' article, what the dog needs is a good CRATE and some basic training.