Our Favorite Pieces of Pet-Friendly Furniture That Hide Fur and Hold Up to Claws

Burrow has dedicated a huge section of its furniture collection to items made for pets. Well, made for people with pets front of mind. Their Nomad Collection uses synthetic, stain-resistant, pill-resistant and scratch-resistant fabric. The fibers are non-toxic and free of chemical additives. You can actually spot clean it with a special solution of water and bleach! We love their 5-seat corner sectional for its Scandinavian design, moody color options and metal legs. Plus, there are three set-ups to choose from, which makes this a lifetime piece you can switch up as necessary. 

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• Materials: wood or metal legs, Baltic birch frame, performance velvet fabric
• Rave Review: “Amazing value, fast delivery, easy assembly, beautifully designed, durable enough for our dog, and extremely comfortable! What more could you ask for?”

We love that Sunbrella—the company known for its outdoor furniture—upholsters indoor pieces, too. At Pottery Barn, not only can you follow a handy guide to pick your fabric, but there are many Sunbrella® Performance options. We like their Boss Herringbone in Light Gray because it's a solid neutral that will also hide the inevitable build-up of pet hair. The fabric is designated pet-friendly by Pottery Barn, which means it is “ideal for homes with one or more pets.” Not only are they easy to clean, they resist snags from claws and don’t fade easily. It may bump the overall sofa price up a bit, but it’s worth it for a more durable piece of furniture.

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• Materials: Sunbrella Performance acrylic fabric, wood legs

If you’re looking for a softer, smoother option from Pottery Barn, this slipcovered sofa in their Performance Everydayvelvet™ fabric is the way to go. The company says this fabric is “a long-wearing, high-performance velvet with a soft, plush pile for a luxurious feeling fabric that's easy to clean.” Softer than Sunbrella, this performance velvet comes in nine unique and earthy tones, like camel, smoke and fern. Other excellent, pet-friendly specs: a 100,000 rub count designed for high-traffic spots and machine-washable fabric. This sofa shape is also a classic design suitable for any decor type (which is probably why it’s a PB Bestseller).

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• Materials: wooden legs, memory foam and down-blend cushions, Performance Plush Velvet
• Rave Review: “Little coffee dribbles easily clean up with a damp cloth and a drop of soap. One day after a Christmas party I found red lipstick on the cushion and I got it out with soap and water. A black shoe mark on the back was easily cleaned off.”

Burrow’s sectional is top-notch, so naturally their chaise is going to be at the top of our list, too. We love this chaise (because who doesn’t love a dog or cat curling up by your feet as you sit back and relax?) in part because you can opt for a full chaise or a chair with an ottoman, depending on your style, and in part because of their built-in chargers. Anyone with a cat on their lap will tell you how nice it is not to have to get up to charge your phone. Choose between regular Nomad fabric or Nomad Velvet (which is pricier).

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• Materials: wood or metal legs, performance velvet, Baltic birchwood frame
• Rave Review: “It’s gorgeous, comfy, and my cats love it too! Very easy to clean the fur off of.”

If you’re not already on the Ruggable train, we’re at the station and ready for you to board. These rugs are machine-washable, lightweight, and low pile (so they fit into your washing machine nicely). Each rug comes in a variety of sizes and arrives with a rug pad. According to the company website, their Cling Effect™ technology keeps the pad and rug connected to each other (and well-gripped to your floor). There are tons of designs to choose from—we love their Bohemian options with sleek lines that can hide the inevitable dog hair pile-up or cat barf.

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• Materials: polyester with a polyurethane water-resistant barrier
• Rave Review: “I was nervous having a light colored rug with a big dog and a toddler but this rug washes clean every time! Highly recommend!”

A shag rug? With pets? Yes, it’s possible! This shag rug is fluffy and cozy while still retaining the stain- and liquid-resistance Ruggable promises. You can wash this one in your machine, too. This shaggy beauty comes in Antique Ivory, Egret White, Soft Pink and Light Grey. This is a luxurious, super soft option for anyone looking for more texture in their home. Ruggable’s rug pads can also be spot cleaned if you spill and liquid seeps through the rug cover.

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• Materials: 100% polyester with a polyurethane water-resistant barrier
• Rave Review: “I dogsit and have hardwood floors so a washable rug is necessary! Dogs love the shag and I love the easy cleaning. It even dries quickly in the sun when weather permits.”

Ruggable has expanded their offerings beyond floor decor and we couldn’t love it more. Through its partnership with Levity, a brand dedicated to functional, life-proof furniture, Ruggable brings us this lounge chair. It’s sturdy, comfortable and covered in washable fabric. You can literally remove the entire fabric covering on the chair - not just the cushions - and toss it in the washing machine. It resists stains and liquid though, so hopefully you don’t have to wash it all the time! Choose from 24 colors (we’re partial to the Light Sage) to match any decor. The only negative reviews we read were from people who said that despite measuring with the dimensions provided, these chairs seemed smaller than they appear in pictures. 

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• Materials: metal swivel, plywood frame, textured weave
• Rave Review: “So comfortable and great style. Love that I don't have to worry about making a mess and ruining the white fabric!”

Dog crates can take up a lot of space, so choosing one that doubles as a useful piece of furniture is straight up genius. We like this option because it offers a large table top and two shelves for storage. The crate itself has a removable wall to accommodate larger breeds (or two toy breeds if you got ‘em!). Plus, the doors slide open and closed and can be locked so your sneaky pup doesn’t escape if it’s time to chill out. One drawback is the material is manufactured wood and not chew-resistant. So, if you’ve got a big chewer on your hands, we advise against this one.

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• Materials: wood
• Rave Review: “New puppy loves it!! Super confusing when putting it together but not impossible. Pretty heavy duty and is a very attractive piece of furniture for being a dog crate. I LOVE IT!! And my puppy LOVES IT TOO!!”

Your dog might not sit at the table with you, but cats have been known to nap on dining chairs. This is why it’s wise to invest in leather, faux leather or microfiber upholstered chairs, if you want to go the fabric route. Cats can’t dig their claws into this pair and wear and tear looks more natural on leather and faux leather. Plus, this stylish set has metal legs. If your dog tries to chew on them, they’ll fare much better than wooden legs. If you spill on these, they wipe clean very easily. Assembly is super simple and replacement parts are free for a full year. Choose between brown, black, green and gray faux leather. (These are also offered in sets of four and as barstools!)

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• Materials: faux leather, metal
• Rave Review: “Easy to assemble, good quality, easy to clean, looks nice. We have kids and so far they have held up well.”

This is an example of a microfiber velvet chair. Designed for a home office, this one has a classic style and golden metal legs. Again, cats won’t be able to dig their claws in and mark their territory on this type of fabric. The seat contains high density foam for extra comfort and rotates a full 360 degrees (and you can adjust height). Plus, the colorways are out of this world. If you want to go totally glam, we like the emerald green.

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• Materials: wood, alloy steel, velvet, memory foam
• Rave Review: “My daughter spilt milk all over it. It cleaned up nice. You can’t even tell.”

Now, we like this bed for a whole host of reasons, not the least of which is the incredible storage it offers. Pop up the mattress to store winter comforters or summer sheets, depending on the season. Hint: You can also store winter and summer dog beds under here! A bed with hidden storage also prevents cats from hiding out all day. Yes, felines need space to retreat to for comfort, but hiding under the bed constantly isn’t good for them. Choose West Elm’s Performance Velvet for the upholstery. Though it only comes in four colors, it’s incredibly durable yet soft and was designed with commercial use in mind (aka, it’ll last a long time). It also has a 100,000 rub count. You could also choose the Performance Coastal Linen, but we don’t recommend this if you have pets with claws that could easily dig into the upholstery.

Leather is an excellent material for pet-friendly furniture. Not only does it last over time, but even scratches here and there don’t matter as it lends to a distressed, lived-in look many pieces of leather furniture already have. This sectional from Macy’s is tres chic. Available in navy or dark gray leather, its shape is modern and sleek. The sturdy hardwood and plywood frame makes it a good choice for people with dogs who like (and are allowed) to join you on the couch. Sectionals are also good options for families with kids and pets because of all the extra seating options.

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• Materials: hardwood/plywood, yellow poplar wood legs in dark brown finish, leather upholstery, foam
• Rave Review: “Easy to clean and great quality. The arm doesn’t take up any unnecessary space and the open chaise is puppy’s favorite overlook.”

Sometimes, your best option is a slipcover, rather than investing in a whole new couch. We recommend going with a multi-piece option if possible. That way, if your cat pukes or your dog drools on one cushion, you don’t have to wash the entire piece! You can simply remove one cushion cover and toss it in your washing machine. Buy matching covers for chairs and ottomans if you want to protect your entire living room. And of course, SureFit also makes one-piece slipcovers in stretch suede if you decide it’s easier to toss a single piece of fabric over your sofa and call it a day. 

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• Materials: Polyester, Spandex
• Rave Review: “I've tried a lot of cheaper slipcovers over the years, and they always looked pretty bad, but with this one you can't even tell it's a slipcover. The separate cushion covers plus the stretchy fit and the suede look make it just look like a new couch.”

We love the simplicity of this sectional, and its cozy, plush design. Joybird offers a range of pet-friendly and Greenguard Gold Certified fabrics, but their Bentley collection is a microfiber material that looks and feels like velvet. Choose from deep Indigo, bright yellow Daisy or classic gray Pewter. You can also decide if you want the chaise on the right or left, depending on your set-up. Reviewers agree this material stands up to the pet test with both dogs and cats. 

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• Materials: microfiber, polyester, engineered wood frame
• Rave Review: “This fabric is great - I can tell it's really high quality and the cat has not been able to get her claws through it, even though she definitely tries.”