Thanks to Moderncat reader John for sending in photos of a great DIY project that he and his wife tackled. They decided to extend a wall in their bedroom, creating a separate area for a window seat and, at the same time, adding some architectural details designed for their cat Lupe. The idea was to integrate the cat-friendly elements in such a way that they would not be obvious.
The project includes a long shelf above the bed connected to another shelf inside the alcove by three small square windows. These windows allow Lupe to pass through the wall at ceiling height, something every cat would love to do. Both shelves are carpeted for Lupe’s comfort. Three small shelves in the alcove provide steps to reach the upper level. Halogen lights covered with glass shades create a toasty napping spot on the shelf in the alcove.
For more photos of this project, visit John’s Alcove Construction Flickr set. Lupe sure is one lucky cat!
October 29th, 2007 at 4:01 pm
That is REALLY neat! Cat furniture is usually so ugly! I have three cat trees, and they really do not blend in with the living room furniture LOL. I will definitely be referring back to this page when its time to remodel my house
Thank you for sharing!
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October 31st, 2007 at 7:59 pm
This is great. My husband and I are buying a home and we want to have cat walks but we don’t want to do things that will make the place difficult to sell later. These ideas are perfect!
January 30th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Gorgeous! It makes the room so much more interesting and beautiful for feline and human alike.
February 8th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
I would worry if the kitty barfed up there. Nobody would know to clean it up. It might also rain down on you while you’re laying in bed! Leave it to me to worry about things like this…
January 26th, 2010 at 4:13 am
Oh! I am Planning to take a new House and i think this will be helpful for me
Thanks
Mohsin
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April 25th, 2011 at 7:38 pm
I have to say that is some of the most beautiful and unique pet furniture I have seen. Very Classy
May 31st, 2012 at 2:32 pm
I love your products! I have invented something wonderful for cats–have any contacts you can share–someone who might want to build my product?
Thx!
Lucy