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★★★★★ 5.0 · 26 Google Reviews · Los Angeles, CA
Hermosa Beach, California · 321 Pier Avenue
Pet-friendly sofas that look like they are not.
Handles claws, fur, and real life. Looks like it does not. Custom-built in Los Angeles for pet owners who refuse to compromise.
· Dogs · Cats · Real Life · Los Angeles, CA
In Los Angeles
Performance fabrics
Lifetime — every sofa
Ready in 4–6 weeks
25 reviews · Google · Hermosa Beach
"We've worked with Kerri at Made By Inch on custom sofas for two living rooms and a sleeper sofa for my office — and we couldn't be happier. She's incredibly knowledgeable and thoughtful, helping us pick the right designs, fabrics, and configurations for each space."
Hermosa Beach, California
The false choice every LA pet owner faces
You have been told you have to choose. Beautiful or practical.
You have probably done this before. Fallen for a sofa in a showroom, checked the fabric tag, and talked yourself out of it because of the dog. Or worse — bought it anyway. Six months later the arm was pulled, the cushion had a smell, and the fabric had developed a patina that only a pet owner recognises. In a Los Angeles home where your pet lives on the furniture with you, the sofa you want and the sofa that lasts have to be the same sofa.
"The most common thing I hear is: I have dogs, so I know I have to settle. You do not have to settle. The sofa you want and the sofa that handles your pet are the same sofa — if it is built correctly."
— Kerri, Made By Inch
· Now accepting consultations this week · Hermosa Beach
What a standard furniture store sofa does with a pet in the home
Kiln-dried hardwood frames sealed against moisture. No metal components in the frame structure. No particle board that absorbs salt and swells.
Made By Inch fix → Tight-weave performance fabric — hair sits on the surface and wipes off
Standard cushion fills absorb the moisture from a dog's body heat and breath. Within a year the cushion retains odour that professional cleaning cannot fully remove.
Made By Inch fix → Closed-cell foam with down wrap — moisture-resistant, odour-resistant
Standard upholstery fabrics pull and snag when a dog or cat uses them as a launch point. Within 6–12 months the fabric develops pulls, pills, and visible damage.
Made By Inch fix → Scratch-resistant performance fabric — tight surface that does not catch or pull
A muddy paw, a wet dog, a spilled water bowl — standard fabrics absorb immediately and stain permanently if not treated within seconds.
Made By Inch fix → Wipeable surface — liquid sits on top and wipes clean in seconds
Built for your specific pet
Dogs and cats have different needs. We build for both.
Accepting consultations this week · We responds within 2 hours
In Los Angeles a dog is not just a pet. It is a beach companion, a hiking partner, a daily presence on the sofa. The dog comes in from Manhattan Beach with wet paws. It launches off the L-shape to greet you at the door. It sleeps on the same cushion every night for ten years. A sofa for a dog owner in LA needs to handle all of that — without ever looking like it does.
→ Wet coat moisture and body heat
Closed-cell foam fill
→ Claw pulls on fabric surface
Tight-weave performance fabric
→ Hair embedding in weave
Surface hair — wipes off easily
→ Odour retention over time
Moisture-resistant fill — no absorption
Most recommended fabric for dogs
Performance velvet for large breeds and heavy shedders. Tightly woven performance linen for medium and small breeds where you want a more casual, natural look.
Cat owners in Los Angeles face a specific challenge. Your cat has found its spot — the top of the arm, the left seat cushion, the corner of the chaise — and it will return to that exact spot for the life of the sofa. Standard fabrics do not survive this. The right fabric does not just tolerate it. It looks unchanged five years later, from a cat who never stopped using it.
→ Repeated claw engagement one spot
Tight-loop performance fabric — won't snag
→ Fine hair embedding in weave
Smooth performance surface — hair lifts off
→ Localised cushion compression
High-resilience foam — returns to shape
→ Spot moisture from sleeping warmth
Moisture-repellent surface treatment
Most recommended fabric for cats
Tightly woven performance linen — the smooth surface does not catch claw pulls the way velvet or textured fabrics can. Beautiful, natural-looking, and the most practical choice for cats.
The fabric that handles your pet without looking like it does.
Every fabric below is available in the same colours, textures, and finishes as natural fabrics. The difference is entirely in the performance — not the appearance.
Most recommended for dog owners in LA
Performance Velvet
The fabric that looks like a luxury sofa and handles a 70-pound Labrador on the cushion every single day. Rich, deep texture — the kind that photographs beautifully and defines the room. But built with a tight-pile weave that resists claw pulls, repels moisture, and does not collect pet hair the way open-weave fabrics do. In three years it will look exactly as it did on delivery day — the Labrador notwithstanding.
- Tight-pile weave resists claw pulls — no snags, no pulls after years of use
- Moisture-repellent surface — wet dog paws wipe off, not absorbed
- Pet hair sits on surface — one pass with a lint roller, completely clean
- Available in 40+ colours including deep charcoals, warm neutrals, and dusty blues
- Looks and feels luxurious — no one knows it is performance unless you tell them
Take samples home before you decide.
Performance Linen
The natural-looking choice for pet owners who want the warmth of linen without the vulnerability. Woven tightly enough that cat claws do not catch, dog hair does not embed, and liquids sit on the surface. Looks identical to natural linen. Handles nothing like it.
Most popular for cats
Outdoor Performance Fabric
The most durable fabric we offer. Fully wipeable with water, UV-proof, and virtually indestructible under household pet conditions. Available in colours and textures that look nothing like performance fabric. The right choice for large breeds and high-traffic LA homes.
· Large breeds · High traffic
Performance Boucle
The fabric defining LA interiors right now — in a construction that actually works with pets. Tighter loop weave than standard boucle, so cat claws do not catch and dog paws do not pull. All the texture and warmth. None of the vulnerability.
· LA design trend · Pet-adapted
Microsuede Performance
Ultra-soft surface that looks and feels like suede but has none of suede's vulnerabilities with pets. Fully wipeable, stain-resistant, and exceptionally resistant to pet hair embedding. The warmest, most tactile feel in the pet-friendly range — for pet owners who want maximum softness without compromise.
· Softest feel · All breeds
Pet-friendly custom sofas we have made for Los Angeles homes.
How it works
Tell us about your pet. We design around both of you.
At Made By Inch the consultation is not just about your room. It is about your life — and your pet is part of that. Here is what happens from your first visit to the day your sofa arrives.
Come in and sit down.
Visit our showroom at 321 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach — two blocks from the beach. Sit on every configuration. Feel every fabric in our coastal library. Tell us about your room — the light, the layout, how you live in it. Most consultations take about 45 minutes.
We select materials for your environment.
We ask questions no furniture store has ever asked you. Which way does the room face? Do you have sliding doors? Dogs? Kids who come in from the sand? Direct afternoon sun on the sofa? Every answer changes the fabric and fill recommendation. A room facing west in Malibu needs a different fabric than a north-facing room in Manhattan Beach. This is why the sofa lasts.
We build it in 4–6 weeks.
Your sofa is handbuilt in Los Angeles with coastal-specific materials. White-glove delivery is coordinated directly with you. When it arrives it fits your room and was built for your environment — it will still look exceptional in five years.
Stop by with your dog's breed.
We will match the perfect fabric.
You have just seen what the right materials can do. The next step is one conversation — 45 minutes at our Hermosa Beach showroom — and you will leave knowing exactly which fabric is right for your specific pet, what the sofa will look like, and when it will arrive.
- Free — no cost, no commitment, ever
- We responds within 2 business hours
- Fabric samples to take home and test
- Walk in Mon–Sat or book private time
- Lifetime warranty on every sofa we make
People drive from across Los Angeles to visit us.
4–6 week lead time · Lifetime warranty included.
Common questions
Questions about pet-friendly sofas in LA — answered.
Everything LA dog and cat owners ask before visiting our Hermosa Beach showroom.
4–6 week lead time · Lifetime warranty included.
What is the best sofa fabric for dogs in Los Angeles?
The best sofa fabrics for dogs in Los Angeles are performance velvet, solution-dyed performance linen, and tightly woven performance fabrics. These materials are scratch-resistant, wipeable, and resistant to pet hair embedding. At Made By Inch in Hermosa Beach we specifically recommend performance velvet for large breeds and dogs with claws — it is the most durable option that still looks and feels luxurious. For smaller dogs and cats, tightly woven performance linen is the most popular choice among our Los Angeles customers.
What type of sofa is best for pet owners in Los Angeles?
For pet owners in Los Angeles, the best sofa is a custom-built piece with performance fabrics specifically chosen for your pet's size, breed, and behaviour. Standard furniture store sofas use open-weave fabrics that collect pet hair, loose-fill cushions that retain odour, and untreated surfaces that absorb moisture from wet dogs. At Made By Inch in Hermosa Beach we build pet-friendly sofas with tight-weave performance fabrics, moisture-resistant fills, and sealed surfaces that wipe clean — without any compromise on design or appearance.
Can you build a sofa that is both beautiful and pet-friendly in Los Angeles?
Yes. This is exactly what Made By Inch does. A pet-friendly sofa does not need to look like a pet-friendly sofa. Our performance fabrics are available in the same colours, textures, and finishes as natural fabrics — so the sofa looks exactly as designed. The difference is that it handles a dog on the cushion every single day without fading, pilling, or absorbing pet hair. Beautiful and practical are not opposites at Made By Inch.
How do I stop my dog from ruining the sofa in Los Angeles?
The most effective way to stop a dog from ruining a sofa is to choose the right materials before the sofa is built. Standard fabrics with open weaves collect pet hair permanently. Loose cushion fills absorb dog moisture and develop odour. Untreated surfaces scratch and pull. At Made By Inch we build sofas with tight-weave performance fabrics that repel hair and wipe clean, closed-cell foam fills that resist moisture, and scratch-resistant surfaces that hold up to claws. The sofa is built for the life you actually live — dog included.
Do you make cat-friendly sofas in Los Angeles?
Yes. At Made By Inch we build custom sofas specifically for cat owners in Los Angeles. Cats present different challenges than dogs — repeated claw pulls on fabric, hair that embeds in loosely woven materials, and localised compression from a cat sleeping in one spot. We recommend tightly woven performance fabrics with a smooth surface that does not catch or pull when a cat scratches, and a fill density that maintains shape. We deliver to homes across Los Angeles County from our Hermosa Beach showroom.
What is the most durable sofa fabric for large dogs in Los Angeles?
For large dogs in Los Angeles, the most durable sofa fabric is performance velvet. It has a tight-pile surface that resists claw pulls, repels moisture from wet dogs, and does not collect pet hair the way open-weave fabrics do. It is available in deep, rich colours that do not show pet hair between cleanings. Made By Inch builds custom sofas with performance velvet for large breed dog owners across Los Angeles County — from South Bay homes to Brentwood and Malibu. The sofa looks and feels luxurious and handles the dog on the cushion every day.
How much does a pet-friendly custom sofa cost in Los Angeles?
Pet-friendly custom sofas from Made By Inch are priced competitively with premium furniture retailers — without retail markup. Many Los Angeles dog and cat owners find a handcrafted Made By Inch sofa costs the same or less than a comparable piece from RH or a premium LA showroom, and lasts significantly longer because it was built for their lifestyle. Pricing depends on size, configuration, and fabric choice. Book a free consultation at our Hermosa Beach showroom at 321 Pier Avenue for an exact quote.
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Tell us about your space and your pet.
You have done your research. You know what a pet-friendly sofa needs to be. The next step is simple — tell us about your room and your dog or cat, and we will reach out within 2 hours. No pressure. No commitment.
- Free — no cost, no commitment, ever
- We responds within 2 business hours
- Fabric samples to take home and test with your pet
- Walk in Mon–Sat, or book a private appointment
- Lifetime warranty on every sofa we make
- 4–6 week lead time from order to delivery
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