Cats and Sofas, it Really Can Work

LONDON, September 16, 2010 - If you are anything like me, you love your home. And if there are two
things that represent that calm and safe feeling more than anything in the
world for me, they are my cat and my sofa (www.sofasofa.co.uk/). But
for many pet lovers around the world, designing a living room which
incorporates both of these essential elements might seem like an impossible
task, because although we may love both cat and couch - they definitely don't
love each other.

From the merciless scratching and the hair trails to the occasional paw
mark or wet patch, many home-keepers have founded concerns about the fate of
their furniture. Sadly though, these worries can dominate their
decision-making process when they plan a brand new look for their living room
or decide to upgrade a tired piece. Understandably, many people feel weary of
investing in a more expensive, high quality armchair or they hold off the
sofa of their dreams for fear that it could suffer at the paws of their
beloved feline.

However, fear not! Here at Homes-Suite-Homes.com, we have put together 3
tried and tested tips for perfect living room harmony so that you needn't
compromise on what you really want:

1. Cats will always scratch. But by giving them a scratching opportunity
they can't resist, they will forget that your gorgeous leather sofa ever
existed. Buy a stable post, cover it in catnip and encourage your kitty to
use it by rewarding him every time he tries it out.

2. Cats hate citrus - but luckily most humans don't! By placing a lemony
air-freshener behind your most claw-able armchair, not only will your room
smell like spring all year round, but your furniture will stay pristine for a
long time too.

3. Cover their claws - invented by an American vet, this product called
'Soft Paws' is a set of vinyl caps which fit onto your cat's nails, making it
impossible for them to tear up carpets and seating - practical, not to
mention cute!

With these tried and tested tips under the belt, your bad catty behaviour
needn't make you compromise on the living room of your dreams! So sit back,
relax and enjoy the fact that you really can have it all…

For Interior design ideas and tips visit:
www.homes-suite-homes.com

Harry Follett, +44(0207)845-9950, harry.follett at digivate.com