Yep, you read that right. For the past four (+) months I’ve been working on this semi-top secret project that I’ve been itching to share with you—and now I finally can! It was definitely hard to keep this all under wraps…especially when my clients are the cutest puppies, and my job included designing a slew of canine rooms. Sweetest gig ever!
If you have yet to board your pup at The Pooch Parlor here in Yuma, AZ, then by all means do so now. Not only are their boarding facilities the most fun (according to me), but the play area on this facility boasts a ball pit, doggie tube, water feature, and just a ton of overall fun. Plus, their posh puppy rooms are air conditioned. Perfect for this Yuma heat.
But before I blabber on too much, let me introduce you to the first FOUR themed rooms located in this hotel for dogs.
Central Bark: With the NYC famed park as the design inspo for this doggie room, I wanted to infuse super bright colors, cool patterns, and fun artwork. After searching Etsy, I literally found everything I needed. Everything! Love me some Etsy.
Central Bark
A beautiful shade of green serves as the backdrop for some ultra bright artwork and decor. Fun & festive!
The design board was a snap to create. The hard part was limiting the number of pieces I could use in each room. However, here is the end result:
I know where my pups will be staying next time we’re out of town. Even better? See that doggie door on east facing wall? That leads us to our next room and two dogs can have access to one another which is such a cool feature if you have more than one pooch like me.
2. Home Sweet Home: I wanted to include a feminine option to one of these four large rooms and what better way to keep those pooches from getting homesick than to provide them with a space like this? LOL.
Home Sweet Home
“Whistler’s Mother” rocking her pooches along with soft, pastel colors that soothe.
And the completed room…
This room was a lot of Hobby Lobby, along with some Etsy, and a hint of Wayfair. And seriously? How about that bed? Awesome. I only wish I could lay down a braided rug to complete this look but we all know how hard dogs are on rugs. Oy.
3. Salty Dog: I don’t know about you but this summer I’m heading to the beach. Dogs (most dogs) love the beach as well so why not give them what they want? A beach themed room? Done.
Salty Dog
Cool coastal colors mixed with beachy/rustic decor complete this pooch palace.
Here she is…
Equal parts Hobby Lobby and Etsy on this one (and some Wayfair). So simple but still super fun…and beachy (minus the sand).
4. The Bachelor Pad: How could I not? Creating the vision board for this room had me in a fit of giggles. I’m not even kidding. Conducting searches for “Pin-up dog” amongst other bachelor type doggie items was just too. much. fun.
The Bach Pad
Poker dogs, a large sofa, and pin-up’s. Yah, this definitely happened.
Make sure to reserve this room soon. I have a feeling there might be a waiting list.
Stay tuned because the Pooch Parlor has SIX more rooms (I designed) to offer you. Even better? They’re having an Open House THIS WEEKEND on Saturday, April 27 from 10-2! There’ll be guided tours, drawings for prizes…the works! I’m so going and bringing my pooches with me too.
What do you think? Would you be down to board your dogs in digs like these?
Part 2 coming soon!