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5 Adorable DIY Dog Beds

Planning to buy something for your pup, but tight on budget? Here are 5 creative, cost-effective and cool ways to make your own dog bed.
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Updated:- 2019-12-18, 10:19 IST

Why buy an expensive bed at the store when you can easily make your own DIY Dog bed? Here are 5 super cute—and incredibly inexpensive—DIY dog beds that will be beloved by pups of all shapes and sizes. 

Cardboard Bed 

DIY dog beds at home cardboard

Getting rid of an old cardboard box? Don’t throw it away, you can use it to create a comfy pup bed. Find the fluffiest pillow in the house, grab a cardboard and craft this beauty out of it. Your dog will surely love this cozy bed. 

How To Make It 

Material: 

· Cardboard box 

· Pair of scissors 

· Pillow 

· Woollen cloth 

Instructions: 

1. Cut the flaps off the top of the box. Create an entrance for your furry friend by cutting away the one side of the box. 

2. Cover the box using a woollen cloth. 

3. Place the pillow in the box and tuck the corners properly. 

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Old Suitcase 

DIY dog beds at home suitcase

Instead of having those old suitcases take up unnecessary space in the attic, you can repurpose it into a cozy spot for your pup. Simply, pad the bottom with a foam cushion and decorate the suitcase with his favourite toys. 

How To Make It 

Material:

· Vintage suitcase 

· Tools 

· Pillow 

Instructions: 

1. Open the suitcase and examine how it is hinged together. If it is screwed together, unscrew it and discard the top half of the suitcase. 

2. Place the pillow in the suitcase and tuck the corners properly. Buy PumPum 1 Piece Textrise Black Fiber Pillow here at a dicounted price of Rs 159.

3. Decorate the suitcase with his favourite toys and you’re done! 

Stool Bed 

DIY dog beds at home stool

You can simply modify a wooden stool and paint it to fit your design needs, here a white paint has been applied over a stool. 

How To Make It 

Material: 

· Wooden stool 

· Paint 

· Cushion

 

 Instructions 

1. Place the stool upside down and paint it. 

2. Next, stuff the pillow inside it and you’re done! 

Use Sweatshirt To Shape A Puf-Pouf Dog Bed

DIY dog beds at home sweatshirt

Use your old sweatshirt to make a comfy, fluffy dog pillow for your little furry one, they’ll surely love it! 

How To Make It 

Material: 

· Sweatshirt 

. Cushion 

. Needle and Thread 

 

Instructions: 

1. Pick an old sweatshirt and stuff the pillow in it. 

2. Sew its edges and cuffs together. 

Re-purpose Motorcycle Tyre Dog Bed 

DIY dog beds at home tyre

The smaller width of the tire looks far better than a regular car tire, simply paint it with the colour of choice and create a small pillow to nestle in. 

How To Make It 

Material: 

· An old tire 

· Spray paint 

· Sticky felt pads 

· A round pet bed 

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Instructions: 

1. Start by cleaning the tire using dish soap, water and a stiff bristle brush. 

2. Once it dries off, set the tire up on its edge and lightly spray the tire with spray paint, holding the can about 8 inches away from the tire. Allow it to dry. Buy Nippon Paint Ryo Pylac 1000 Spray Paint here at a dicounted price of Rs 216.

3. Next, lay the tire down and stuff a round pillow inside it, and you’re done! 

What do you think about the DIY dog bed ideas above? Are you going to prepare a bed for your furry friend or not? Do tell us in the comments and stay tuned to HerZindagi for more such articles.

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