To create a truly cat-friendly home, it is essential to provide your cat with ways to explore the vertical space. There are all kinds of cat trees and cat shelves that can be added to your home to give kitty a way to get up off the floor using something that is just for her. [...]
Continue reading...31. October 2012
Here’s a new line of luxury cat furniture from UK-based company KoogaTree that’s bringing some originality to the cat product market. Company founders Helena and Simon were inspired to create a unique climbing tower for their cat Kooga using a branch of bonfire wood. Since then, they have added several other pieces to the line, all incorporating [...]
Continue reading...28. October 2012
And here we have it! The results of our Catification Makeover contest sponsored by The Vertical Cat! Carol’s Ferals, the lucky winner of the contest, is now a kitty dream come true. The main room of their facility has truly been catified! Thanks to the team at The Vertical Cat, Carol’s Ferals received $1,000 of products plus [...]
Continue reading...1. October 2012
We have an awesome October giveaway for you! It’s the new Catemporary Cat Castle from The Refined Feline! One lucky reader is going to win a large cat castle so their kitties can feel like royalty. This stylish cat tower has multiple levels for climbing and cool contemporary graphics on the outside. Made from heavy-duty cardboard, the large [...]
Continue reading...24. September 2012
I’m always looking for a fresh approach to cat furniture design, and this scratching/climbing system from German company Profeline is truly inspirational. The line integrates some very innovative features and uses natural materials for a simple, clean look. Profeline makes free standing cat trees/scratchers, plus they have a line of wall mounted trees that I think [...]
Continue reading...3. September 2012
It’s finally here! The new Catemporary Cat Castle from The Refined Feline! This stylish cat tower has multiple levels for climbing and cool contemporary graphics on the outside. Made from heavy-duty cardboard, the Catemporary Cat Castle comes in two sizes. The smaller version measures 20″ x 20″ x 30″ tall and the large castle is 24″ x [...]
Continue reading...28. August 2012
I thought I’d share one of my own Catification projects with you today. Ever since I moved into my condo and set-up the office, the cabinets over the desk have been off limits. I think at first I thought I was going to display breakable things up there, but I never did and I finally [...]
Continue reading...25. August 2012
This is a completely new approach to cat climbing furniture, and I’m pretty excited about it. It’s the Kitty’scape from Solvit Products. It’s a modular climbing system, kind of like Tinker Toys for cats! It comes with a kit of parts and you put it together any number of ways. That means you can continuously [...]
Continue reading...30. July 2012
I’m always on the lookout for attractive pre-made shelving that could be used to create cat climbing walls. Here are a few of my finds that you could easily mix and match to create a wonderfully creative cat climbing wall: Creative Connectors Trio Wall Mount Shelves$35.95 These shelves measure 15.75″ wide by 22.6″ tall by [...]
Continue reading...17. July 2012
The manufacturer of the Designer Cat Box just expanded their product line to include two amazing new cat climbing pieces that I’m sure are going to be a big hit with Moderncat fans! First, we have the Sebastian Modern Cat Tree, available in a black or white finish. It has six levels for climbing and perching, [...]
Continue reading...10. July 2012
Moderncat reader Brigitte sent in these photos of her cats Cane and Phoebe enjoying the Silhouette Cat shelves she purchased from The Refined Feline. I love how life imitates art in the second photo above! Do you have photos of your cats enjoying products that you found on Moderncat.net? Please send them to me at kate [...]
Continue reading...3. July 2012
Hopefully you caught the season three premiere of Jackson Galaxy’s show My Cat From Hell last Saturday on Animal Planet. If you missed it, you can watch the whole episode on the Animal Planet website. Yes, that was me, appearing ever so briefly, in the second segment with Olive and Pepper! I wanted to give [...]
Continue reading...21. June 2012
Modern Cat Designs just released a new limited edition tall cat condo in a gorgeous blue fabric. The tall cat condo was previously available in beige and chocolate. The blue is a lovely addition. This is one of my favorite modern cat towers on the market. The look is so unique and the fabric used [...]
Continue reading...31. May 2012
I love these simple cat climbing shelves posted over at Saucy Dwellings. They used Ikea Lack shelves with a custom made shelf that wraps around the corner and leads to a window shelf over the front door. Brilliant!
Continue reading...29. May 2012
Did you ever think you’d see the day when cat trees would be marketed in a similar fashion to luxury cars? Well, that time has come. Behold this new line of luxury cat trees from Austrian company Ruben & Partner. Theses cat trees are definitely in a class by themselves! Stunning photos and a polished [...]
Continue reading...25. May 2012
There’s a new player in the high-end luxury cat furniture world and they have quite a lineup of beautiful items. Introducing Five Pet Place. More traditional than modern, these designs are made with fancy crown molding and high-quality craftsmanship to create the look and feel of fine furniture. The founder of Five Pet Place, Michael [...]
Continue reading...24. May 2012
You can still pre-order the Wave perches from Urban Pet Haus and take advantage of this special discount! The new shipment will arrive the week of June 25, and if you pre-order before Wed, May 30, 2012 you’ll pay just $110 for the large and $75 for the small. Regular prices will be $164.99 for the large [...]
Continue reading...2. May 2012
This gorgeous piece of design wasn’t created with cats in mind, but the moment I saw it, I pictured it as the perfect modern cat climbing tower. It’s the Juliette Wall Shelf by French designer Jean-Marc Gady. The staircase design is made from lacquered bent steel and measures 30cm wide by 109cm deep by 150cm tall, or [...]
Continue reading...29. April 2012
Here’s a great new cat tower from Whisker Studio! It’s the Cuadro cat tower, standing 4 feet tall, a great height for kitty to get up off the floor, but it’s not so big that it overpowers the room. Simple circle cutouts give it a modern look and four carpeted platforms make it easy for [...]
Continue reading...23. April 2012
Looking to bring a little nature into your modern home? Check out this new line of cat scratchers from Dutch company Royal Woods. These beautiful simplistic cat trees are made with liana wood, a unique natural material that gives them a stunning appearance. There are currently three sizes of cat scratchers, each with a sturdy base [...]
Continue reading...18. April 2012
As you can see above, Ando is quite excited to let you know that the Urban Pet Haus Wave perches will be back in stock very soon! A new shipment is coming from the factory and will be ready to ship the week of June 25. The Wave perches will sell for $164.99 for the [...]
Continue reading...6. April 2012
Moderncat reader Ashii from Minnesota was looking for a very specific piece of cat furniture to accommodate the needs of her family. Ashii and her partner Ippocratis recently adopted a Siamese kitten named Sasha to keep their little dog Remy company. The two get along beautifully, however, they needed separate places for mealtime, because there [...]
Continue reading...17. March 2012
Modern cat products are springing up all around the world. The latest offering is from a new company called KittiCraft, located in South Africa. KittiCraft launched with an impressive line of perches, beds, and scratchers all made using CNC laser cut cardboard and MDF. To reduce shipping costs, most items ship flat-packed and are assembled by [...]
Continue reading...9. March 2012
Cat Daddy Jackson Galaxy recently moved into a new bungalow outside Los Angeles and he asked me to help “catify” the place with a little Moderncat style. He lives with his three cats, Velouria, Chips, and Caroline, and his little dog, Rudy. Jackson spends his days working with clients, helping them to see the world from a [...]
Continue reading...2. March 2012
Someone pick me up off the floor, I’m completely blown away by these exquisite new cat trees from German design firm Wohnblock! Now this is Moderncat design! From what I can surmise via Google Translate, Wohnblock was created by designer Oliver Kriege with the intention of synthesizing function and aesthetics to make both cats and [...]
2. December 2012
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