Mel Bean, an interior designer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, recalled designing built-in dog crates in the primary bedroom for a client’s two Westies. Advertising “They sleep in the room with them every ...

Sure, a few stylish pet crates and covers exist. But if you want a crate that will seamlessly blend into your home’s design and save space, a built-in one might be exactly what you need ...

The crates are made to double as tables or countertops and some include built-in shelves to hold decorations or dog accessories. Wilson collaborated with a client, Linda Nunley, on a custom creation.

In addition to the playhouse, other pet-centric features Ms. Ladwig and Ms. Stolarz had installed include a dog shower, built-in litter boxes in the laundry room and a watering station in the kitchen.