Who says a dog crate can’t be part of the furniture?

Palmer’s Woodworking designed, built and installed this custom dog crate wall unit for a home in Fergus, Ontario. The lower section provides a comfortable, ventilated space for the family dogs, while the cabinetry above adds plenty of useful storage.

The soft green finish, warm wood countertop, decorative metal mesh and crown moulding turn a practical pet area into a piece of custom furniture that fits naturally into the home.

It’s a great example of what custom woodworking can do when you need something that is both functional and designed specifically for your space.

This view shows the unit from the side, where you can see how the kennel section is set a little deeper than the tall cabinets above it. That gives a handy ledge on the wood countertop for leashes, keys or a plant, and the mesh panels on the end let air move through so the dogs aren’t closed in.

The tall doors above the counter hold everything that comes with pets and a busy household, from food and treats to coats and cleaning supplies. Long brass pulls run the full height of the doors, and the crown moulding up top finishes the piece so it looks like it was always part of the room.

For the front view of this same unit, see the dog kennel wall unit from the front. You can also browse more of our custom wall units.