How Interior Designers Are Styling Around Furniture Dog Crates

A luxury dog crate doesn’t have to clash with your interiors. In fact, more interior designers are incorporating furniture-style dog crates into their room layouts — and the results are seamless.

If you’re trying to style your space without hiding your dog’s crate, here’s how the pros are doing it.

A bird’s-eye view of Lyra’s thoughtful, furniture-first design

Pairing crates with natural tones and textures

Designers often match crate finishes to flooring or wood accents in the home — such as pairing a white-and-walnut crate with mid-century wood tones, or using a matte black crate to echo dark window frames or fixtures. These subtle design decisions make the crate feel intentional, not improvised.

Crates like the Theia Crate, with its dual-compartment layout and rich wood blend, pair beautifully with transitional interiors. For something lighter, the Vesta Crate offers a clean white finish with rustic wood tones that work especially well in farmhouse or coastal spaces.

Using crates as sideboards, consoles, or nightstands

Instead of treating the crate like an add-on, many designers build around it. In bedrooms, crates with low profiles and smooth finishes double as nightstands. In entryways or open-concept spaces, a larger crate with storage drawers might serve as a sideboard or media stand.

The Athena Crate, with its two-room configuration and top drawers, is frequently styled as a hallway console or living room piece. For smaller dogs, the Ares Crate offers a compact footprint with a simple silhouette — ideal for use as a nightstand beside the bed.

The Hestia Crate styled in a warm, modern living room.

Decorating the crate like any other piece

Interior designers often style the top of the crate with books, trays, candles, or framed photos — just like a console table. This helps the crate visually integrate into the room while also giving the space a finished look.

The Hestia Crate, with its refined profile and neutral finish, is especially popular for this kind of layered styling. Its wide top surface makes it easy to decorate while still being functional.

The Kairos Crate is another designer favorite, especially in smaller spaces — its warm finish and minimal design allow it to act as a subtle accent while still providing a secure resting space for your dog.

Final thoughts

The best part about a well-designed furniture-style crate is that you don’t have to hide it. When chosen thoughtfully, it becomes part of your space — just like any other intentional piece of furniture.

Looking for a crate that fits your home’s aesthetic? Browse our full collection of furniture-style dog crates and find the perfect fit for your space, your dog, and your style.