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12 Stylish Solutions for Ugly Cat Furniture
Bland beige post unhappily marking your living room territory? Scratch that with rakish kitty condos, perches and staircases
Houzz user bridget1312 has asked a question that plagues all cat owners: "Does anyone know how to make a cat tree in the living room not such an eyesore? I love my kitty and want to buy her a new cat tree, but they are all so ugly and ruin the good look ... Any suggestions?"
It's true, Bridget — when I think of cat trees, I think of depressing beige wall-to-wall carpet wrapped around poles and stapled into place. Cat lovers are finding or creating trees with much more style and creativity, though; some are even turning to their architects and builders to come up with some really fun custom solutions. Here are a dozen ready-made solutions in a range of styles, including Zen minimalist, nautical, contemporary and even Eartha Kitt.
It's true, Bridget — when I think of cat trees, I think of depressing beige wall-to-wall carpet wrapped around poles and stapled into place. Cat lovers are finding or creating trees with much more style and creativity, though; some are even turning to their architects and builders to come up with some really fun custom solutions. Here are a dozen ready-made solutions in a range of styles, including Zen minimalist, nautical, contemporary and even Eartha Kitt.
The Refined Feline Kitty Ball Bed, Bamboo
This stylish cat perch combines the lines of an Eero Aarnio Bubble Chair with today's popular renewable resource, bamboo.
Sophia Wall Mounted Cat Tree
A cat perch needn't take up room on the floor. Wall-mounted cat shelves can give kitty the same climbing and perching fun. This one even has an extra closed-box shelf for your books, plants and collectibles.
Square Cat Habitat by Buddha
Sometimes kitty just wants her own spot for leaping, perching and napping without all the bells and whistles of condo rooms, swinging ropes and all the rest. This simple shelf meets all of her needs without uglying up your room.
Sebastian Modern Cat Tree
This cat tree is downright Miesian; form follows function with clean modern lines. There are separate areas for kitty scratching, resting, hiding and exercising.
Refined Feline Little Lotus Tower Cat Tree
This curved perch is a place where Mr. Cat can get his Zen on, and the clean lines and not-shaggy carpeting won't offend his guardian's design sensibilities.
Tall Modern Cat Condo
Speaking of Mies, I think this curved cat condo would look smashing with some Barcelona chairs, perhaps paired with some Eileen Gray side tables.
Tropical Flower Cat Tree
Get in a playroom state of mind when choosing a cat tree. While I wouldn't want this tropical flower in my living room, it could really add some fun style to a kids' playroom or bedroom.
Deluxe Lighthouse Cat Tower
Similarly, there are plenty of themed cat condos out there. This lighthouse model adds some nautical fun and doesn't have a cat-condo look.
Safari Cat Gym
I have named this one the Eartha Kitt Cat Tree. Glam faux animal print is a lot better looking than shaggy wall-to-wall beige carpeting.
Metropolitan Pet Bed by LazyBonezz, Ebony
If you want your cat furniture to resemble people furniture, check out this contemporary cat bunk bed, accessorized with zebra bedding.
Juliette Wall Shelf, Yellow
I came across this bold shelf unit on Modern Cat, where someone had the great idea of using it for some kitty staircase-climbing fun.
Refined Feline Cat Clouds Cat Shelf, Titanium
This titanium wall-mounted set of cat shelves is sleek and sturdy. You could buy several and create a cat climbing wall.
Tell us: Have you made your own cat condo, staircase, shelf or other perch? If so, please post pictures in the Comments section. Some of the best-looking cat furniture I found on the web came from clever DIYers who created their own solutions to this design dilemma.
Tell us: Have you made your own cat condo, staircase, shelf or other perch? If so, please post pictures in the Comments section. Some of the best-looking cat furniture I found on the web came from clever DIYers who created their own solutions to this design dilemma.