22 - 25 May 2026

The Bark Yard

A stylish dog garden full of inspiration to help you create the ultimate retreat for your pooch at home

As one of the inspiring garden spaces surrounding the life-sized Show Home, The Bark Yard invites visitors to explore how outdoor areas can be both beautiful and enriching for dogs, with their welfare and natural behaviours at the heart of the design.

Delivered in partnership with Dogs Trust and created in collaboration with our experts, The Style Makers, this concept garden brings together canine wellbeing and considered design. With guidance from Dogs Trust helping to shape a space that supports dogs’ safety, comfort and natural instincts, The Style Makers ensure the result remains effortlessly stylish and inspiring for homeowners.

The space demonstrates that there is no need to compromise on aesthetics to create a garden that works for every member of the family, including four-legged ones – brought to life with the help of carefully selected brand partners.

While furry friends can’t attend the show, visitors can discover plenty of practical, design-led ideas to take home for them.

 

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Dogs Trust

Made in partnership with Dogs Trust

Since 1908, Ideal Home Show have been working to showcase new household inventions and design trends for homeowners & renters across the nation to improve and create their 'ideal home'. 

Similarly, Dogs Trust since 1891 have been working for a better future for dogs and the people who love them. This makes it the ultimate partnership for the brand new feature, The Bark Yard.

 

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The Style Makers

Designed by The Style Makers

Meet Réli Farjon and Laurie Davidson, the creative powerhouse behind 'The Bark Yard’. With 30+ years’ combined experience shaping homes, they bring artistry, intuition and trend-savvy expertise.

“We’re thrilled to be designing a one-of-a-kind Bark Yard just for dogs. Inspired by the vibrant energy of a Miami Beach club, it’s a playful, stylish space where pups can lounge, socialise and be pampered - complete with a dog spa, chic ‘bar’ area and cosy day-bed for resort-style living.”

The duo have styled for brands including Dunelm, Wayfair, Tesco, Ikea and La Redoute, and contributed to some of the UK’s most loved home titles.

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Stylish dog garden full of inspiration to create the ultimate retreat for your pooch at home.

Key elements include safe, non-toxic planting, secure boundaries, and a variety of textures and surfaces to encourage exploration and sensory engagement.

You'll be able to find shaded rest areas with fresh water, opportunities for sniffing and foraging, and a dedicated digging zone support comfort and mental stimulation, while thoughtful layout and supervision help ensure safety.

By balancing practicality, enrichment and wellbeing, The Bark Yard demonstrates how a thoughtfully designed garden can provide dogs with a safe, stimulating environment to relax, play and express natural behaviours alongside their owners.

 

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Get to know the zones in The Bark Yard

A shaded sanctuary for dogs and their humans to unwind. Beneath a relaxed canopy, this multifunctional lounge invites you to stretch our while your pup settles in. 

At its heart is a clever pull-out sandbox, topped with cushions for laid-back lounging with a ball pit dig zone for playful paws. 

A polished pit stop for pampered pups. Complete with a built-in shower and open shelving for towels, dog robes and grooming essentials, the Pooch Parlour blends practicality with playful styling.

Functional, photogenic and fashion-forward — because every good dog deserves a proper glow-up.

A self-serve hydration station for thirsty pups! Designed with low-set drink bowls, and shelves lined with labelled treats, it’s the perfect corner of the garden that's equal parts functional and photo-ready. 

An energetic play zone for dogs who like to make a splash. Complete with a mini pool for cooling off and a compact agility frame for climbing, balancing and showing off, this space is designed for movement and momentum.

It’s part splash zone, part obstacle course, giving pups the chance to burn energy, build confidence and have their main-character moment.

A sensory garden designed for curious noses. This calm, stroll-worthy space invites dogs to sniff, explore and gently decompress, while owners enjoy a beautifully styled garden moment.

Planted with dog-friendly favourites such as rosemary, sage, calendula, cornflower and sunflower, it’s a fragrant, feel-good pause within the wider experience.

Because for dogs, the world begins with scent — and this is their chance to truly stop and smell it.

Explore The Bark Yard
 

Yappy Hour - Hydration & Treat Station

 

Designed as a playful refreshment spot, Yappy Hour brings together hydration, treats and social moments for dogs throughout the day. A stylish setup featuring a raised feeding station with a ceramic double bowl feeder sits alongside practical accessories like a bone rope feeding mat and a ceramic dog treat jar.

Thoughtful details such as a melamine feeding scoop and bamboo feeding scoop keep things practical, while enrichment continues with a slow-feeder lick mat.

For a well-earned reward, dogs can enjoy indulgent treats like hand-decorated dog doughnuts and canine cupcakes, alongside a range of natural dog treats and nutritious dry food options.

Yappy Hour

Doggie Gym

Doggie Gym - Play & Enrichment Area

Created to encourage movement and mental stimulation, the Doggie Gym is packed with playful features that support dogs’ natural instincts. A wooden dog agility set forms the centrepiece, paired with a ball pit filled with lightweight play balls.

Interactive toys including a snuffle ball, snuffle mat and rope toy multipack encourage engagement, while classics like a ball launcher and tennis ball set keep energy levels high.

Durable options such as a natural rubber ball, squeak football toy and a Kevlar plush octopus toy ensure there’s something for every play style, alongside fun additions like a flamingo soft toy and fruit-shaped toys.

Storage is kept neat with a rope toy storage box, while smaller options like a latex ball toy complete the space.

Pooch Parlour - Grooming & Care Zone

The Pooch Parlour focuses on everyday care, offering practical solutions for washing, grooming and keeping dogs comfortable. A dedicated wash area features The Incredible Dog Showermaking it easy to rinse off after outdoor play.

Drying and grooming are supported with essentials like a microfibre towel and a double-sided grooming brush.

A selection of shampoos, including lavender and chamomile dog shampoo, oatmeal shampoo and conditioning formulas help maintain coat health, alongside options like shea and honey shampoo and flea and tick repellent shampoo.

Pooch Parlour

Paws & Relax

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Bringing It All Together

The space is unified through thoughtful design details, including the use of rose-toned exterior wood paint to add warmth and personality throughout. Functional additions such as a compact garden bar and soft finishing touches like cotton bath towels help create a space that is both practical and visually engaging.

Brands Behind the Bark Yard

wayfair     Pets at Home    Protek    Ruffingtons    Pooch & Mutt    Ryobi

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