There are plenty of cushions to choose from for our furry friends, like the round versions known as calming beds, designed to mimic a canine’s coat and serve as a place for nesting on the floor. Offered in a range of materials, from memory foam to polyester, these naptime essentials are comfortable for pets, but they lack style and are often mismatched with the rest of a home’s décor.
Hardman Design, the Brooklyn-based studio known for wood furnishings made by hand, introduced the LÜNA bed last fall as an addition to the original collection, which includes a side table, chair, bench, and more. The headboard features a gentle architectural curve that provides visual softness, and it is now a customer favorite.
Hardman Design co-owners Erika Hardman and husband Liam look to their own household for inspiration, which includes their dogs Mio and Lue, each a husky-labrador mix. They are cherished members of the family, with their own special toys and accessories. Yet these items have an aesthetic that is decidedly different from the main rooms of the residence. “We upgraded from one to another, but they were always disconnected from the rest of the interior, and they still very much looked like regular dog beds,” says Hardman.
As creative director of the company, Erika decided that a scaled down model of LÜNA would be a perfect fit for fur babies. As with all of Hardman Design’s signature furniture, this new dog bed is crafted from FSC-certified wood, available in European oak or walnut. Edges and corners are rounded for a sleek profile that is also safe. The proprietary slat system ensures support and promotes air circulation to keep bedding fresh.
The washable, water-resistant cushion features raised sides that provide comfort during slumber. The cover can be easily removed and changed, and is offered in a range of fabrics and colors. Users can order a custom bed, with any preferred wood or textile combination for true personalization.
Of course, Mio and Lue were quality assurance testers, as well as staff members’ large and small breed pups to get the proportions just right. Standard width sizes range from 23 to 35 inches, so there is plenty of room for a pooch or two to laze the day away. And the elevation gives pups a view of what’s happening around them while they are cocooned.
Introduced earlier this month, Hardman already has a few ideas for a pet food station, but for now she’s confident that this first dog bed will be utilized and cherished as much as the other Hardman Design offerings are, and which she gets a glimpse of via photos that customers share. “We love to see how these pieces become part of people’s lives,” she notes.
Studio photography by Serhii Savchenko. In situ photography by Fiona Walker-Arnott.
To shop this and other products by the brand, visit hardmandesign.com.
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