# Dog House-Incorporated Kitchens This Renovation by Studio AC is Modern and Pet-Friendly By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-11-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-ac References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/family-dog-considered-in-the-design-of-this-house/) & [archcollab](http://www.archcollab.com/) The family pet has become an important part of the household for millions of people around the world, os this [renovation project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wedgewood) by [Studio AC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogtrot) looks to incorporate a spot just for a furry friend. Situated in Toronto, the home features a plywood box design that acts as the focal point within the kitchen, dining, living an entryway areas. A [small doghouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggie-dreamhouse) has been built in to the design to offer the perfect spot for the family's dog to call their very own that is situated below the wrapping countertop. The renovation by Studio AC acknowledges how the family dog has become a prominent aspect of the modern home and how consumers are looking to further solidify their role in the home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pet-centered Home Design:** As pets continue to play a bigger role in people's households, incorporating dedicated spaces for them in home design offers new innovation opportunities. - **Functional Pet Furniture:** Pet-friendly furniture that performs a dual function for pets and humans creates new ways to merge function and design in home decor. - **Multi-functional Spaces:** Designing spaces that serve multiple functions, such as a kitchen and pet area, offer new opportunities to maximize space and efficiency. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Design:** Innovation opportunities in designing homes to cater to pet-friendly families and the need for creative spaces in small and large households. - **Furniture Design:** Creating multi-functional furniture that accommodates pets as part of the design proposes disrupting the home design industry. - **Pet Industry:** The opportunity for disruptive innovation exists in offering more pet-centered design features in pet products and accessories to address the growing trend of pet-friendly homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Demure Dog House Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-hut-desk.md) - [Dog-Friendly Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agility-desk.md) - [Ultra-Simple Unibody Dog Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cottage-dog-house.md) - [Chic Plywood Dog Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooffy.md) - [Artful Doghouse Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-for-dogs-exhibition.md) - [Dog Bed-Equipped Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-furniture-design.md) - [3d-Printed Modern Dog Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-hut-side-table.md) - [Modern Pet-Friendly Kitchenware Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petfriendly-kitchenware.md) - [Pet-Friendly Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hound-lounge.md)