With pet ownership on the rise in the U.S., with 51% of households owning a dog and 37% owning a cat, according to the American Pet Products Association, interiors are increasingly having to reflect the needs of our four-legged friends.

But adding a new furry family member has its hazards — data from Houzz suggests that a third of pet owners have had to replace sofas or soft furnishings due to pet-related damage.

So how do you pet-proof your furnishings while keeping things looking beautiful? To help you out, I asked Lena Gierasinska, Head of Product and Design at Barker and Stonehouse, to share her expert advice on choosing a sofa that balances comfort, durability, and design, including which fabrics are a no-go zone for pet-friendly households.

Embrace your pets

Rather than banishing

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