DIY Dog Crate Topper

No one wants an ugly crate in their home. Moreover, the space above the crate can’t be used practically. As we were preparing for our puppy to come home, I had to make the dreaded decision: sacrifice the aesthetic of my home or sacrifice my carpet. But why should I sacrifice both? There had to be a middle ground. Then, we discovered we could build a crate topper for our pup’s crate.

The crate topper can be used as a platform to store items on, almost like an end table. On top of our pup’s crate, we store all her toys and treats in a basket. It’s easy for us to reach, looks awesome, and even our pup likes it! Best part is that the whole project cost me around $30 and took me less than 2 hrs!

Here is the finished look:

Things you will need:

Top wood board (mine cost $15 from Home Depot)
Small wood trim (I got the 8 ft one for $5 or so)
Wood Glue
Nails (optional)
Paint

I measured the perimeter of the crate. Mine was 30in length and 21in width. I didn’t care about wrapping the wood trim at the bottom all the way around. I mostly needed it to hold the top in place. This is the design for how it looks from the bottom:

I asked Home Depot to cut the pieces for me so it was easier when I got home. I used Gorilla Glue to glue the trim pieces to the larger wood board. You can use clamps if you have it, but I used heavy books and weights. The width of the trim can be anywhere from 0.5in to 0.75in- you just have to make sure it’s stable. Also make sure that the door of the crate can open with the trim width.

I used Frog Tape for the design on the top. My living room has a blue-white color scheme and I added in yellow to give it a bright look.

The crate topper gives the crate cozy feel for my pup and also adds a cohesive feel to my living room. Since the crate is next to the sofa, we also use the topper as an end table- great place to place beverages or phones.

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