Long before adopting Parker, a golden retriever mix, Virginia resident Alicia Kihlander knew she didn’t want to display just any old dog crate in her apartment. “My style is very coastal with hints of Scandinavian elements, so most of my apartment is filled with white pieces, light wood tones, and neutral colors,” Kihlander explains. “The idea of having a huge black crate as a piece of furniture in my living room was just not an option.
