# Pet Preferred Home Pet and human needs stand equal ground in the home design process. By [Mary Van Puymbroeck](https://www.trendhunter.com/Mary.Puymbroeck), Research Advisor at Trend Hunter | Published May 2, 2019 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/pet-preferred-home ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.1/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Pet Preferred Home trend? **Pet Preferred Home:** Increasingly, homeowners and design firms are building spaces that incorporate pet-centric design features. More than simply creating fun playscapes for pets, these designs consider the needs of the pet themselves and incorporates that into the overall design and layout of the home. ## The consumer insight behind the Pet Preferred Home trend Thanks to the increasing humanization of pets that's accelerated over the past few decades, many pet owners now see their pets as a major part of their family, given similar consideration and prioritization as any other family member. This has influenced this group to increase spending in the pet category, especially when it comes to catering to their pets on a bigger scale. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Sep 14, 2017 to Mar 29, 2019 - Published: May 2, 2019 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Pet Preferred Home trend ### Pet-Centric Home Design Increasingly, homeowners and design firms are building spaces that incorporate pet-centric design features. ### Humanization of Pets More than simply creating fun playscapes for pets, these designs consider the needs of the pet themselves and incorporates that into the overall design and layout of the home. ### Mobile Living with Pets This trend involves catering to the needs of pets while living a mobile lifestyle, without compromising on the comfort of the pets. ## What the Pet Preferred Home trend means for industry ### For Architecture and Design This field is responsible for creating innovative spaces that meet the needs of homeowner and pets. ### For Pet Care Industry This industry is driven by the increasing trend of humanization of pets and the rise in pet ownership, leading to a growing demand for products and services catering to pet needs. ### For Mobile Living Industry This industry is responsible for creating innovative mobile homes and spaces that cater to the need of pets and their owners while living a mobile lifestyle. ## Workshop question How can you be more thoughtful in your design aesthetics? What consumer sentiment can you connect with? ## Trend signals for Pet Preferred Home Trend score 5.1 out of 10, from popularity 60%, activity 84%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 60% - Activity: 84% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Pet Preferred Home trend 4 featured examples from Sep 14, 2017 to Mar 29, 2019. - [Pet-Friendly Modern Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petfriendly-modern-apartment): Sim-Plex Design Studio Boasts a Unique & Divided Shared Flat Design (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Designers can create specialized living spaces that cater to the needs of pets and their human owners. - [Feline-Friendly Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petfriendly-home): This Pet-Friendly Home Lets Your Cat Enjoy Mobile Living (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Tiny home construction has the potential to expand by offering specialized pet-friendly options. - [Dog House-Incorporated Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-ac): This Renovation by Studio AC is Modern and Pet-Friendly (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Innovation opportunities in designing homes to cater to pet-friendly families and the need for creative spaces in small and large households. - [Accessible Pet-Focused Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-dog-house): The Atelier Dog House Features Design Elements to Aid a Disabled Dog (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Architecture firms can specialize in creating pet-friendly homes, implementing design elements catering to the wellness and needs of all types of pets. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)