India, Nov. 12 -- Once upon a time, pets had to make do with a kennel in the corner, a stringy old bed or a spot between your legs on the sofa. Luna's litter box was an eyesore you learnt to live with. Cookie's bed certainly didn't influence your choice of upholstery. You'd plan a playroom for the kids, but the dog definitely wasn't on the interior designer's mood board.

Cut to 2026. Leo has his own teakwood sofa. The cat has a bespoke climbing wall and play area. From Victorian-style loungers to solid pinewood platform beds, if there's a piece of furniture humans can enjoy, someone's making a pet-sized version.

Pets are now part of the family, says Upneet Kaur, co-founder of Bunt India, a designer pet-furniture brand. "Many couples don...