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Another Amazing Cat-friendly House Design from Japan
I definitely need to live in Japan. Perhaps you remember the unbelievable cat-friendly house from Japan that I posted last year. Well, here is another one that may be even more incredible. The Cats’ House designed by Japanese architecture firm Fauna +DeSIGN was built for the owners 16 cats (and 5 canines). It has every [...]
Continue reading...Last Chance to Support Colony Cats and Enter to Win a Set of Curve Perches from Urban Pet Haus
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Just one more day left to make a donation to Colony Cats and enter to win a set of Curve perch shelves from Urban Pet Haus! This wonderful organization is working hard to help improve the lives of cats in Central Ohio. Every donation will help to ensure that they can continue their good work. We [...]
Continue reading...Introducing CatS Stylish Cat Furniture from Shanghai
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Introducing a new line of stylish cat furniture from Shanghai-based CatS. The line includes a climbing tower, several different styles of litter hiders, shelves, scratchers and beds. The products are currently only available in China, but the company is looking into shipping overseas. View all the CatS products at www.catsweet.com.
Continue reading...Eva’s DIY Cat Shelves with Cushions and Sisal Scratcher
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Moderncat reader Eva sent in these photos of the cat shelves and sisal scratcher that she made for her two beautiful Ragdolls, Ezra and Aurum. I love the cushions she used and how she added Velcro to hold them in place. Below, Eva describes how she made everything. I always thought most scratching and climbing trees [...]
Continue reading...Alexis’ Trio of Moderncat DIY Projects
Monday, May 25, 2009
Moderncat reader Alexis sent in photos of some terrific DIY projects, all inspired by things that she read right here. First, she and her husband did an outstanding job creating this beautiful litter box hider. Due to space limitations, they needed a litter cabinet with an opening in the front, rather than on the side. [...]
Continue reading...Whisker Studio’s Egg-shaped Climber Tower
Monday, May 18, 2009
This just showed-up in my in-box (thanks, Elbereth!) and I haven’t seen it before. It’s the Sky Climber from Whisker Studio. It’s made of solid birch plywood finished with non-toxic water-based stain and clear lacquer. The shelves and the vertical scratchers (located above the first and second shelves) are covered with 100% natural woven sisal [...]
Continue reading...Refined Feline Now Taking Orders for New Contemporary Cat Tower & Shelf
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
These two new products from The Refined Feline are all about saving floor space, which is always welcome in a small home. The contemporary cat tower nestles into a corner and provides kitty with 72 inches of vertical climbing shelves with fabric cushioned platforms. Pair the tower with some of the cat shelves and you’ve [...]
Continue reading...Keaton and Scoochie Build Their Own DIY Cat Climbing Shelves
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Keaton and Scoochie decided to take matters into their own hands (or paws) by designing and building customized cat shelves to suit their climbing needs. They chose to use IKEA shelves with the stainless side down, topped off with some very nice FLOR carpet tiles. The photo below shows the duo planning the project. What [...]
Continue reading...Karen’s DIY CubiCat Habitat
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Moderncat reader Karen sent in photos of this fabulous cat-friendly installation in her office which she has dubbed the “CubiCat.” It was created with Cubitec shelving, a completely modular system that allows you to configure a variety of levels and depths. Karen assembled the shelving to include tunnels and perching surfaces along with storage areas [...]
Continue reading...Brand New! Introducing Urban Pet Haus Modern Pet Furniture
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Introducing the newest player in modern pet design, Urban Pet Haus. Just launching their website today, this company promises to make its mark on the world of modern pet design. With a variety of product concepts on their site, the folks behind Urban Pet Haus are planning to turn to you, the modern pet owner, [...]
Continue reading...IKEA Hack from Stockholm
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Here’s a nice moderncat IKEA hack from Joachim in Stockholm. The project uses the good old Bjarnum brackets and Jarpen shelves (in oak) topped off with pieces of an IKEA wool carpet. On the very top shelf sits an IKEA Bastis cat bed, which is, I’m guessing, the most coveted spot in the house. More details [...]
Continue reading...The Perfect Gift for Aspiring Feline Filmmakers
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Ever wondered what kitty sees as she goes about her day? The Pet’s Eye View Camera captures life from her point of view, then you can download the pix and see for yourself. You never know, you just might have the makings of an award-winning film! Wilson over at Gizmodo just reviewed this gadget with his [...]
Continue reading...December Moderncat Giveaway: Cat Clouds Cat Shelf from The Refined Feline
Thursday, December 4, 2008
This month we are thrilled to be giving away the brand new Cat Clouds Cat Shelf from The Refined Feline. These sleek contemporary shelves attach securely to the wall, freeing up floor space and giving kitty a special resting spot where she can pretend she’s floating on air. Each platform measures 20″ x 10″ and [...]
Continue reading...New Cat Clouds from The Refined Feline
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Another elegant new product from The Refined Feline — Cat Clouds climbing shelves. These super stong metal shelves give the impression that cats are floating on a cloud. The platforms are covered with soft pillows to make a comfortable perch for kitty. Cat Clouds will be available in December in a variety of colors, still [...]
Continue reading...NEW! Eco-friendly Baobab Climbing Tree From Square Cat Habitat
Friday, October 17, 2008
The designers at Square Cat Habitat have done it again! Check out their brand new Baobab climbing tree. This sleek structure provides four branches for climbing and playing and a treetop for napping and observing. As with all of the other Square Cat Habitat products, the Baobab is made from the finest eco-friendly materials. You [...]
Continue reading...New Climbing Towers from The Refined Feline
Sunday, September 28, 2008
These two beautiful new climbing towers are the latest designs from The Refined Feline. The first is The Everest, made from bent plywood with FLOR carpet tiles covering the shelves and large sisal scratching pads on the sides. Standing 7 feet tall, this gorgeous tower will make quite a statement in any modern interior. The [...]
Continue reading...DIY Cat Shelves for a Modern Loft
Sunday, August 17, 2008
5-month old Abyssinian Blue, Zidane is a very lucky kitten. First, because he lives with his parents Cybelle and Davide in this beautiful modern loft in San Francisco, and second, because his mom and dad built these shelves especially for him to traverse from the kitchen to the bedroom. And this project didn’t even involve a [...]
Continue reading...DIY Cat Shelves: IKEA Hack with Nice Details
Sunday, July 13, 2008
I came across an excellent post about another DIY cat climber project using the Bjarnum shelves, but this time the shelves are covered with pieces of a rough-textured rug to keep kitty from sliding off. Nice touch! The original post gives all the details on exactly how to make these shelves yourself, complete with excellent photos. [...]
Continue reading...Introducing the Hicat Climbing System: A Cat Tree Like No Other
Friday, June 13, 2008
New from the U.K. comes a unique approach to indoor climbing — the Hicat climbing system. Designed with a cat’s natural climbing instincts in mind, this system of products includes vertical climbing elements that extend from floor to ceiling. The clean contemporary forms are available in a variety of configurations and textures. The larger vertical element [...]
Continue reading...Another Great DIY Project from IKEA Hacker
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Here’s another cat-friendly DIY project from IKEA Hacker, this time using the Stolmen clothes storage system components to create a minimal and extremely functional cat climber. This design makes great use of vertical space — perfect for small homes. Read more about this project here.
Continue reading...New from Japan: Necobaco Cat Tree
Monday, April 7, 2008
This very architectural form is the Necobaco cat tree, new from Japanese pet furniture design company Clavo. The tree is apparently customizable and is resin treated to protect it from scratching. The combination of carpeted cantilevered shelves and hollow boxes offer a variety of spots for cats to climb around on and snuggle into. It looks [...]
Continue reading...March Moderncat Giveaway: Eco-friendly Cat Tree from TrendyCat
Saturday, March 1, 2008
This month, we are thrilled to be giving away the newly designed cat tree from the folks at TrendyCat. This beautiful and practical cat tree is like nothing you’ve seen before. It has two levels with large 16″ by 18″ cushioned perching shelves. The shelf supports are sisal covered scratching posts, with the tallest one [...]
Continue reading...DIY IKEA Stairway to Kitty Heaven
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Easily create your own customized kitty stairway using the simple Bjarnum/Jarpen shelf system from IKEA. The shelves can be cut to any length and the cut edge is concealed by the sturdy metal hardware that attaches the shelf to the wall. This project was originally posted on Flickr by Jujuo (being demonstrated by his beautiful [...]
Continue reading...Cat Pampering–Italian Style
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Oh, I wish I lived in Italy! These photos are from the new Gatthotel & Spa in Perugia, Italy. It is a totally new concept created by Roberta Mammoli, a vet with a passion for interior design. The Gatthotel offers cat boarding, grooming, and a shop. The private boarding “rooms” (pictured below) are spacious and fitted [...]
Continue reading...Abstract Cat Climbing Tree from IKEA
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Something new from IKEA, this is the Bastis Blond scratching post and climbing tree. This is a large item, standing almost 71 inches tall. Made of rattan on a steel frame, the tree mounts to the wall with the shelves hidden behind the large scratching surface. You’ll have to make a trip to your closest [...]
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