7 Best Pet-Friendly Couches — Perfect for Dog Owners 

The couch is one of the most used pieces of furniture in your home, and if you’re a pet owner, a furry friend might cuddle up next to you. Pet-friendly couches are a must-have for protecting cushions and extending the life of your furniture. If you’re a dog owner eyeing a new sofa, especially if you are shopping for a white couch, our performance fabric has unmatchable stain resistance technology that doesn’t stand a chance against muddy paws. Because we are experts in upholstery fabric, here are the best pet-friendly options.  

What is the best couch material for dogs? 

The quick answer is durable fabrics. The detailed answer is that pet owners should look for upholstery fabric that resists liquids, odors, and stubborn pet hair. Our high-performance fabrics do all the above and are easy to clean. All you need is a little warm, soapy water, a spray bottle, and a soft-bristle brush.  

Unlike a surface spray, our performance technology is woven into every fiber, protecting your couch for years to come. In addition, our durable, tight weave will protect your couch from snags due to claws and minor scratches. That’s why interior designers recommend our upholstery fabric for pet owners.   

Best Pet-Friendly Choices for Stylish Couches 

1. Arhaus Modern Coburn Three Piece Modular Sofa  

Dog owners and Instagram influencers, Keeping Finn, recently shared their new Coburn modular sofa with motion and rated it a 10/10 for pet owners and families with kids. We love the Coburn because it’s modular, making it customizable to fit almost any living room. It has a sleek, modern look with clean lines and is upholstered in our durable performance fabric that is soft to the touch and stands up to everyday chaos. 

From traditional to modern, Arhaus offers many different pet-friendly furniture options that will fit your personal taste and budget. The couch shown above is in one of our most popular fabrics, Nomad Snow. It is also available in other upholstery options — Cushing Frost (and plush chenille fabric), Nomad Charcoal, Nomad Linen, Nomad Navy, and Nomad Slate. Just be sure to ask or search for Crypton by name. 

2. Living Spaces Opaline Performance Fabric Sofa 

If you’re looking for a darker color, this green chenille fabric sofa was made for living with a license to spill. The Living Spaces Opaline sofa has a sturdy frame and is upholstered in Crypton fabric, making it pet-friendly, durable, and easy to clean. The best part is that this stain-resistant, odor-resistant, scratch-resistant, and moisture-resistant couch comes with an affordable price tag. An ideal choice for dog owners who want to cuddle their furry companions worry-free. You can check out more of our Living Spaces top picks here.

3. Pet Lovers, Meet the Crispin Sofa By Four Hands  

Have you heard the news? Crypton is now available on over 300 upholstered furniture pieces at Four Hands. Sink into comfort with this hardworking white sofa that’s made for everyday messes, sticky fingers, and pet-friendly homes. Shown here is the Crispin sofa upholstered in one of the most popular linen blend performance fabrics, Nomad Snow. Explore the entire Crypton collection here.

4. CB2’s Camden White Performance Fabric Sofa 

CB2 partnered with Barcelona-based Mermelada Estudio to design this vintage-inspired sofa. The Camden is a white fabric couch with wraparound arms that give this pet-friendly sofa a 70s vibe. If you’re a dog owner with a funky post-modern vibe, this is the perfect choice for you.  

5. The Oh So Comfortable Kim Salmela Somerset Sofa  

The Somerset sofa by Kim Salmela might be the comfiest couch of the bunch. You may recognize Kim’s name from our viral fabric collaboration, North Oak, but this talented lady is also a furniture maker and interior designer.   

The pet-friendly couch shown above has been upholstered in Nomad Snow, but if you want a bold fabric pattern or fun color for your room, the Somerset can be customized to your heart’s content.  Learn more about the Kim Salmela performance fabric collection here.

6. Jonathan Louis Lombardy Sofa — Best Pet-Friendly Sectional

If you’re looking for a sofa to put your feet up for an impromptu movie night with the dog and kids, one of our top picks is the new Lombardy sectional from Jonathan Louis. This stylish, easy maintenance sofa is perfect for pup parents and comes with super plush, removable cushions upholstered in Crypton’s Jennie Linen. Side note, the reasonable price tag makes it one of the best options. 

7. Arhaus Kipton Wide Arm Sofa — The Classic Pet-Friendly Couch

There’s a reason why the Kipton Collection is an Arhaus bestseller. This pet-friendly couch has a classic, clean line design that will stay in style for years to come. It’s crafted in North Carolina by upholstery artisans and is truly an heirloom piece. The Kipton comes in different widths and depths and can be customized in many of our performance fabrics.  

Best Pet-Friendly Performance Fabric by the Yard 

Interior designers who attended our roundtable discussion reported that clients want vintage and repurposed furniture. If you’re looking to reupholster an existing sofa with pet-friendly upholstery fabric online, check out Folio Fabrics. They have 31 pages of our performance fabrics in every color stocked and ready to ship. You can also check out this post about different pet-friendly upholstery fabrics on Fabric Mill.  

Let Your Furry Companions Live Their Best Life, Worry-Free 

We hope our recommended pet-friendly couches inspire you to create a living space you and your pets love. Remember, the best rooms are the ones you can actually live in, and you never have to compromise style for durability if your fabric couch is upholstered in our stain-resistant fabric. 

Learn More about Our Upholstery Fabric

For more tips on extending the life of your fabric couch, check out our fabric cleaning tips and care instructions.

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