# Demure Multipurpose Pet Houses 'The Wool Lodge' Offers Cats or Dogs a Place of Their Own By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-04-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wool-lodge References: [kaachaca.fr](https://kaachaca.fr/en/) & [timdefleur](http://www.timdefleur.com/) Pets have become a mainstay part of millions of homes around the world, so 'The Wool Lodge' has been designed as a piece of furniture that would help offer a [dedicated spot for them to use](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawstairs). Suitable for cats or dogs, the house can be used as a spot to store a liter box or as a space for a dog to rest, while the upper felt portion is perfect for cats to lounge on. The soft upper is crafted from [Merino](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merino-beanie) wool, which has natural waterproof, anti-stain and antibacterial properties to ensure it stays hygienic. The [flatpack design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biting-edge) of the house makes it simple for shipping and storage. 'The Wool Lodge' pet house is the design work of designer Tim Defleur for the France-based pet furniture brand Kaachaca. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multipurpose Pet Furniture:** Designing pet furniture with multiple uses and functionalities opens up opportunities for innovative and convenient pet care solutions. - **Natural and Sustainable Materials:** Using natural and sustainable materials like Merino wool in pet furniture not only provides comfort but also addresses eco-friendly consumer preferences. - **Flatpack Design for Shipping and Storage:** The adoption of flatpack designs in pet furniture allows for cost-effective shipping and convenience in storage, giving rise to efficient supply chain solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pet Furniture:** The pet furniture industry can explore innovative designs that cater to the dual needs of pets, providing functional and versatile products. - **Eco-friendly Home Goods:** The eco-friendly home goods industry can incorporate sustainable materials like Merino wool into their products to meet the demands of environmentally conscious consumers. - **Shipping and Logistics:** The shipping and logistics industry can leverage the adoption of flatpack designs in pet furniture to optimize packaging, reduce shipping costs, and increase efficiency. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flexible Plywood-Made Pet Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuto-pet-house.md) - [Chic Plywood Dog Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooffy.md) - [Workplace-Friendly Doghouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barc-dog-kennel.md) - [Health-Monitoring Pet Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hommew-pet-house.md) - [Demure Dog House Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-hut-desk.md) - [Functional Furniture Cat Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donarturo-cuba-cat-house.md) - [Dual-Function Pet Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weelywally-oslo.md) - [Three-in-One Pet Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-pet-bed-design.md) - [Dog Bed-Equipped Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-furniture-design.md)