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Tessa Cooper
Tessa Cooper
Tessa Cooper is a lifestyle writer and freelance photographer with more than 6 years of experience writing for publications like Apartment Therapy, 417 Magazine, and Feast. She lives in an 1886 Victorian home in Springfield, MO, that she restored with her husband.
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Published on 06/21/23
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You feed your dog at least twice a day, so where you keep your dog food should be convenient. But if you value aesthetics, it doesn't mean you have to leave out the bag or store dog food in a plastic container that's out in the open. We've rounded up 10 creative dog food storage ideas. With any of these you can keep your dog food out of sight, because chances are a hungry dog won't let you keep it out of mind.
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Hide It in a Side Table
Sarah Nadarajah of @rockycanonrustic thrifted a nightstand and transformed it into a custom feeding station. With a little DIY work, she combined the top two drawers into one, and inside she stores dog food in a plastic container. Lucky for us, she posted a tutorial. The nightstand actually came in a pair, and she uses the second one for dog toys on the other side of the room. A fresh coat of paint that matches the wallpaper made the final result look high-end and custom.
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Use a Pull-Out Trash Drawer
If your home has a hidden trash station and you're fine with using a stand-alone pail for trash, you could put it to use as a dog food storage station. Just place a scoop in with the dog food, and you're good to go.
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Create a Custom Feeding Station
If you're working on a kitchen remodel, consider including plans tailored to each family member that uses the kitchen, including your dog. By working with a custom cabinet builder, you can come up with a functional way to hide dog food right by your feeding station.
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Repurpose an Old Mailbox
Think sustainably and give a secondhand find a second life as a dog storage container. For example, oversized mailboxes make a great storage container. However, you never know what you'll come across at a flea market, so keep an open mind and an eye out for other larger containers that could be repurposed.
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Opt for a Steel Trash Can
Steel trash cans with lids make great vessels for dog food, and they simply look classic sitting somewhere like a mudroom. Plus, they come in a variety of sizes, which means you can easily find one that fits all the food that comes in your go-to bag. These are readily available at most hardware stores, and the lids tend to fit on the tighter side, which means the food will stay fresh.
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Transform a Stair Nook into a Dog Nook
@jonesinteriors_sw designed this custom dog nook for his clients. Not only does it solve the problem of an unsightly kennel, but it includes two drawers to hide dog toys and dog food.
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Place It In a Lidded Basket
Baskets with lids are a great storage hack for just about anything, including dog food. To prevent crumbs from falling out through the cracks, simply keep the dog food in its bag or use a plastic container that can fit inside the basket.
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Commission a Custom Piece
This custom dog food storage station by @hildebrantmade perfectly elevates your dog's water bowl with a drawer that is ideal for dog food storage. Before commissioning a 2-in-1 dog food and storage station, be sure to communicate the size and breed of your dog so the bowls stay within their reach. Style it on a rug with a plant beside it, and it will perfectly blend into your home.
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Pick an Eye-Pleasing Container
This dog food storage tin from Harry Barker is sitting pretty in @thefunkytreehouse's kitchen. They come in a variety of sizes and styles, and you can even purchase an additional one labeled for dog treats.
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Keep It In a Cabinet or Closet
At the end of the day, a dog food storage solution can be as simple as putting it in a cabinet. If you purchase your dog food in bulk, store it in a lower cabinet or even on a pantry floor. Just be sure you pick an air-tight container to keep it from contaminating your food. Certain dog food storage containers feature wheels on the bottom, so you can stow it away in a coat closet and wheel it over to the feeding station.