When there are too many cooks in the kitchen for dog Sid, he escapes to a cozy nest inside a lower cabinet. The retreat is equipped with a dog pillow. When Sid’s human companion wants to block access to the snuggery, he can close and latch the door, a vintage floor grate that lets in light and air. Look for floor grates at salvage businesses specializing in architectural and constructional materials, and at antique shops and flea markets.

For another dog spot, build our dog crate console.