Combine An IKEA Hack With Peel And Stick Tile For Cleaner Pet Feeding

If you've got a dog or cat, you might be curious about whether raised feeding trays are a fad or if there are real benefits. The answer to that question is that they can be incredibly helpful for your pet's health. They aid posture and improve the digestive process, and by elevating food bowls, the strain on the neck, back, and joints is reduced during mealtime. It's also a way to help protect the surrounding floor. The downside of elevated feeding stations is that they aren't necessarily the most stylish and aesthetically pleasing due to their bulky nature. In a world full of creative DIY projects, though, there is no need to settle for an ugly pet feeding tray. One hack uses a popular IKEA product and some peel-and-stick tiles to create an elevated feeding station that looks amazing. All you need for this DIY project is an IKEA STOLTHET (a bamboo cutting board that has become a popular pet station hack), scissors, and some peel-and-stick tiles.

When you are done with this IKEA pet feeding station hack, you will have a stylish and functional raised bowl tray for your pet. There are plenty of ways to customize this hack to make it match your home's decor, as well as to make it more functional. The peel-and-stick tiles are an upgrade from the original STOLTHET pet station hack, as they help protect the wood from moisture and debris damage caused by your cute but messy eater.

Peel-and-stick tiles can be found at a variety of different stores, including Home Depot and Michaels. Of course, there are plenty of options available on Amazon as well. Since the IKEA STOLTHET trays are only 13¾ inches by 8¾ inches, you don't need to buy a lot of tile sheets. If you are buying tiles with patterns or images on them, it's a good idea to check that they will fit within the boundaries of the tray; otherwise, you will have to cut through the pattern, and it might look awkward. When you have chosen the tiles you want to use, simply measure and cut them, then stick them onto the top of the tray.

Since the STOLTHET tray only lifts your pet's dishes a few inches from the floor, this hack isn't ideal for large dogs. The size of the tray also means that it's best for small feeding bowls. For medium to large dogs, the IKEA RESGODS, a bed tray that is 20½ inches by 11½ inches, can be used as a feeding station instead. As for customization, you can select tiles that match the colors of your pet's feeding dishes or the room's decor where the tray will be placed. One idea is to match the tray tiles to the tiles on your kitchen's backsplash. After browsing the extensive online selection of peel-and-stick tiles, you are sure to come up with some creative ideas.