UK pet owners are kitting out their office space to accommodate their four-legged friends, according to new research.

A survey of 1,013 UK pet owners carried out by interiors etailer, Furniture123 revealed that British pet owners spend an average of £143 per year furnishing and decorating their office space to accommodate their furry friends.

This comes following recent reports that - as a nation - Brits spend a total of £1,150 on pets each year.

So there is no surprise that pets are living the life of luxury in UK offices, with one in three pet owners purchasing furniture for their office pets.

Of those who have pet friendly offices, 38 per cent bought pet beds, closely followed by food bowls (32 per cent), blankets (31 per cents) and pet treats (29 per cent).

The study also revealed that five per cent of pet loving Brits have gone as far as dedicating a space in their office for their pets.

Mark Kelly, marketing manager at Furniture123.co.uk  said: "Pets are often considered part of the family, so it's no surprise that pet owners are willing to invest in furniture to accommodate their pets and make them feel more comfortable in the office.

"The amount we spend as a nation on our pets has continued to increase year on year, with a variety of products and services now on offer for pet parents and their fur babies - including gourmet food and drink, grooming services and pet accessories."

Those who work in marketing and have a pet are most likely to spend the most (£162) on pet furnishings for their office.