DIY Crate Dog Bed

I am thrilled to back to share another simple DIY project and this one can be for your furry family members! It’s no secret that I LOVE my dogs and I love finding ways to create a space for them that works with my existing home decor. This project was inexpensive and turned out perfect for our little dog corner!

Supplies Needed:

Crate – make sure to consider the size of pet to determine what size crate
Jigsaw or other type of saw
Sander
Stain or Paint of choice
Pillow with Sham or Case

Here is how to make one:

Step 1: Mark where you want to cut your crate for the opening. I marked mine 2.5 inches from both sides and just the top two slats.

Step 2: Using a jigsaw or other saw of choice, cut those lines to create the opening for the pet.

Step 3: Using a lower grit sandpaper, sand down not only the edges you just cut, but all the corners and top. I didn’t want any sharp edges that could be hazardous. By using a lower grit sandpaper, you can get smoother and rounded edges easily.

Step 4: Stain or Paint to match the style you want! Let it dry overnight! I roughly hit some of the edges with the sander after it was dry to give it a more rustic look but that is optional.

Step 5: Insert the pillow of choice! This is great for those cheap flat pillows, I have several extras around the house. I had an old pillow sham that was no longer being used that worked perfectly. Depending on the crate size, you may have to fold your pillow in half (like I did).

That’s all! This crate dog bed matches my living room style much better than most beds and I think Mason is definitely loving it already.

I am currently using it as hidden dog storage in our living room under the side table. The dog corner (as shown above) no longer exists if you didn’t notice in my Living Room tour, but I wanted to keep some of the dog toys nearby so it worked perfectly! The cutout side alows the dogs access to their toys where the front and back of the crate help disguise it.

I’ve also used it in the past in our guest bathroom for towels and it worked great! So it’s shaping up to be a great piece to have around!

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Renze of Dog Life Store says:

September 26, 2017 at 10:32 am

This is an awesome idea that you have. I find it really great. It’s simple and it’s not hard to make. You also don’t need to spend a large amount of money to make it and you just have to add a fluffy foam in it. Your dog seems to be very happy having the crate dog bed. You can also use it as storage.