Moderncat reader Melissa found an old 1950s-60s TV literally on the curb in her neighborhood and decided to get creative! She gutted the thing, cleaned it up, and turned it into a stylish cat bed!
This kitty hideaway is finished with mod wallpaper and it even has modern art on the wall. Melissa added a faux flokati rug inside and a battery operated LED light strip at the top so the TV “turns on”. Gordon (on top) and Frog (inside) both love the groovy new hangout!
Thanks to Melissa for sending the pix!
June 27th, 2012 at 8:31 am
AHA!!! That’s what I can finally do with my old broken Mac Monitor! Maybe I should gut and outfit the tower as well. Would look Smashing in my sewing room next to the Tardis cat condo I’m planning!
June 27th, 2012 at 8:37 am
this is a great project! be careful tho for those attempting this project
because of lead and glass shards. see here for warnings http://www.wikihow.com/Convert-an-Old-TV-Into-a-Fish-Tank
June 27th, 2012 at 9:17 am
GAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I honestly don’t know if I’ve ever been more jealous. LOVE it!
June 27th, 2012 at 9:21 am
This is a cool idea! I especially love the art on the wall,lol!
June 27th, 2012 at 9:22 am
So cute!
June 27th, 2012 at 9:23 am
I will be scouring garage sales and Goodwills for an old TV now. What a clever idea. And too cute!!
June 27th, 2012 at 9:24 am
I LOVE it
June 27th, 2012 at 9:35 am
This is the most creative idea for a cat bed! having a kitty channel in the house! I LOVE IT!!! gonna looking for an old TV myself!
June 27th, 2012 at 9:36 am
Flatscreen TV’s have ruined cat’s favorite sleeping spots! This is a great solution.
June 27th, 2012 at 9:50 am
What a fantastic idea! think I’ll make a trip to the thrift store..
June 27th, 2012 at 9:52 am
Ooooh! I love that!
June 27th, 2012 at 11:10 am
I actually Laughed Out Loud when I saw this! Kitty goes retro! This would especially look good in to a mid-century modern house. Great idea, fun recycling, & goes under my bookmarks.
June 27th, 2012 at 11:12 am
I actually Laughed Out Loud when I saw this! Kitty goes retro! This would especially look good in a mid-century modern house. Great idea, fun recycling, & goes under my bookmarks.
June 27th, 2012 at 11:13 am
OMG! I love this idea. It is so cool!! I am on the hunt now for an old console TV to work my magic for my babies as well. What a wonderful idea!
June 27th, 2012 at 11:19 am
This is too cute!
June 27th, 2012 at 11:53 am
LOVE this and all similar DIY retro/modern cat beds/environments! And I’m smitten with Gordon and Frog (love that fangy shot!)
June 27th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
My kitties need this now!!!!
June 27th, 2012 at 1:12 pm
Wow! I love it! Melissa did such a great job. Her cats are adorable, too
June 27th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
My vet office has turned their old Macs into cat beds for their adoptables. They are cool and stylish. I also like the Etsy site that sells vintage suitcases as cat beds.
June 27th, 2012 at 1:53 pm
Coolest cat bed you’ve had on here yet!
June 27th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
that is adorable!! Looks so cozy! Makes me want to curl up and take a snooze in it!
June 27th, 2012 at 5:16 pm
Not my personal cup of tea, but a funny, creative and environmentally responsible use of that old TV. What’s in it and on it now are surely better entertainment than anything shown on the old tube. thanks for sharing it.
June 27th, 2012 at 6:36 pm
I have been on the hunt for an old MCM console tv like that just as decoration for ages, but haven’t been able to find one. Can’t believe someone just threw one out.
June 27th, 2012 at 7:17 pm
What a great idea, truly do-able. Love it. I’ll have to do at least 2 for my four. Thrift store here I come…
June 27th, 2012 at 10:25 pm
Groovy, cat.
Just groovy!
June 30th, 2012 at 2:09 am
I need this, my two kitties need this!
July 2nd, 2012 at 3:35 pm
GENIUS!
July 6th, 2012 at 5:07 am
very clever!!!
August 16th, 2012 at 7:51 am
It really looks awesome!
Now all I need to find is a vintage tv!
November 21st, 2012 at 10:53 am
Oh no! Someone across the street just threw an old tv away two days ago! I wish I had found this before garbage day :C oh well, definitely going to go on a hunt for one to do this for my kitten!