Korea sees rising demand for pet-friendly interior designs

A cat scratches Hyundai L&C’s pet-friendly wallpaper, the “Pet Wall.” (Hyundai L&C)

South Korea‘s home interior industry is introducing pet-friendly designs, responding to pet owners that struggle to deal with challenges that come with maintaining a clean and durable house.

New items include anti-slip flooring for dogs and scratch-resistant, easy-to-replace wallpaper.

Hyundai L&C Co., under Korea’s Hyundai Department Store Group, launched Pet Wall, a wallpaper designed for homes with pets.

The wallpaper is made of durable polyvinyl chloride-based (PVC), allowing it to withstand the daily impacts of pet claws.

Replacement is also simple as it’s hung in a horizontal line, allowing homeowners to replace only the lower portion that is more vulnerable to pet scratches.

LX Hausys, Ltd. also introduced a unique technology for slip resistance, making it safe for both people and pets.

KCC GLASS Corp offers PVC flooring with added cushioning to absorb the impact on pets‘ joints when they jump down from couches. It is also slip-resistant and easy to clean, as it has fewer seams than tile.