Here are 10 "Pretty Pet Friendly" pointers for dog-friendly decorating

By Julia Szabo

1. Use Mythic Paint (MythicPaint.com), which is completely non-toxic and VOC-free. With other paints, you need to remove pets from the premises until the walls have dried completely - but Mythic Paint is safe to use even while dogs are in the house! Plus, it comes in a rainbow of gorgeous colors.

2. For furniture that you share with dogs, upholster with durable fabrics such as Crypton (CryptonFabric.com), which look stylish and feel inviting to the touch, yet stand up remarkably well to pouncing paws. The solids come in a range of luscious colors, while the patterns were created by such prestigious names as architect Michael Graves and photographer William Wegman.

3. Dog beds with dog motifs are downright delightful - a great example is Harry Barker's "Silhouette" dog bed, available in round and rectangular styles (HarryBarker.com).

4. If you can't get enough of dog imagery, consider a dynamic design such as Tyler Hall's "Cruisin'" (Tyler-Hall.com), which features charming drawings of dogs joy-riding in vintage cars. This pattern is available as wallpaper or fabric, and it's especially perfect for nurseries and kids' rooms.