Arched niches for the portraits, and not one surface that says kennel.
The waiting wall is a run of arched niches in oak, each holding a framed animal portrait at eye height. It is the same architectural language we use in dental clinics — the arch, the fluted wood, the concealed light — applied to a room where a dog will pull on a lead.
The reception is a single block of white marble with a woven front panel, and the seating is a long banquette in tan leather rather than loose chairs: easier to clean, and it keeps the floor clear for the animal.
