Best Dog Crates That Look Like Furniture
Wire dog crates work but they dominate a room. Furniture-style crates disguise the crate as a side table, console or cabinet — your dog gets a den, you get a usable piece of furniture. The trade-off is weight and price, so we tested which furniture crates are sturdy, safe and actually look like furniture rather than a crate with a wooden wrapper.
Furniture crate vs wire crate with cover
- Furniture crate: a real wooden cabinet with a crate inside — doubles as a side/console table, looks intentional in a living room.
- Crate + cover: cheaper; a fitted cover turns a wire crate into a den and softens the look, but it still reads as a crate.
- Safety: both need proper ventilation, a chew-proof interior and a door that locks securely.
- Weight: furniture crates are heavy and harder to move — decide placement before buying.
1. Best side-table crate: Furniture Dog Crate Side Table
~£130
A solid wood-effect crate that looks like a proper side table, with a flat top for lamps and drinks, side storage shelves and a secure locking door. The interior is spacious with good airflow, the wood resists scratches and chewing, and assembly is straightforward. The best way to hide a large crate in a living room.
2. Best classic wire + cover: Midwest iCrate
~£50
The reliable Midwest iCrate: strong wire construction, double doors, and a removable pan for easy cleaning. Pair it with a fitted cover and it becomes a cosy den that blends into the room far better than most crates. The most flexible setup — use it covered, uncovered or travel-ready.
3. Best soft-sided den: EliteField Soft Dog Crate
~£40
A soft-sided crate that folds flat in seconds and looks more like furniture than wire when covered. Mesh panels for airflow, a plush interior, carrying handles and a zipped door. Perfect for a calm indoor den or for travel — just not for heavy chewers or strong escape artists.
4. Best heavy-duty: ProSelect Empire Dog Crate
~£70
A heavyweight wire crate with a solid, rounded design, reinforced frame and a sturdy pan — built for strong dogs that bend cheap crates. The classic look works with a cover, and the build quality genuinely lasts. For big breeds or escape artists, this is the crate to buy once.
Bottom line
The furniture side-table crate is the best way to hide a crate in a living room, Midwest iCrate is the most flexible wire option (add a cover), and EliteField is the lightweight den for calm dogs. Heavy chewers should go straight to the ProSelect heavy-duty model.