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Brilliant DIY Kitty Hideaway Ikea Hack
IKEA Hackers just featured this incredibly simple and brilliant kitty hideaway hack from a reader in Portugal. Simply take two GOSIG toy baskets, flip one over, sew them together, and you have the perfect kitty hideaway for just $10! Brilliant!
Continue reading...DIY Custom Litter Mat
25. October 2011
This is one of the most brilliant DIY projects I’ve seen! Moderncat reader David was looking for a mat for outside the litter box that would actually trap the litter to prevent it from scattering. He also wanted something stylish, so he searched the internet and found some excellent products that do just the trick. [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat October Giveaway: Contoure Climber DIY Kit from Whisker Studio
1. October 2011
We have a very fun prize for our October monthly giveaway! It’s the Whisker Studio Contoure Climber DIY Kit! This is the unfinished birch version of the Contoure Climber so you can finish it off any way you like. Stain it, paint it, stencil it — whatever floats your boat! Here are some examples of [...]
Continue reading...New DIY Kits from Hollywood Franklin
2. September 2011
The folks at Hollywood Franklin are now offering DIY kits for those of you who have a little more time than money. The DIY kits are available for the Hollywood Franklin Cat Tower as well as the new Santa Monica Promenade shelf steps. Kits include unfinished MDF pieces that are ready to be stained or [...]
Continue reading...DIY Kitty Condo From Lowe’s Creative Ideas
11. August 2011
Lowe’s Creative Ideas put together an awesome set of instructions and a demo video showing you how to make this cool 3-section kitty condo using basic supplies. It starts with a cardboard concrete form and a carpet runner. A little adhesive (look for one that says non-toxic when dry) and voila! Visit the Lowe’s Creative [...]
Continue reading...House Taishido: Cat-friendly Tokyo Residence Designed by Key Operation
7. August 2011
Neko no Ie (The Cat House) was designed by Japanese architect Akira Koyama of the firm Key Operation Inc. This home, located west of Tokyo, incorporates several features to accommodate the family’s pet cat. Now that’s a Moderncat house! Stepping stone shelves allow the cat to navigate vertically in the main living room, accessing small [...]
Continue reading...Welcome to O.H.M Villa
26. July 2011
O.H.M. stands for Oi, Huyi, and Miao, three adorable rescue kitties who live in Singapore in their new modern villa that their people made for them. Check out all the colorful shelves and cool features, including the kitty skywalk, the most coveted spot in the villa. See more photos and details over on Oi and [...]
Continue reading...DIY Inspiration: Designer Drawers for Kitty
7. July 2011
When I saw this on Design-Milk last week, I immediately thought, “This is a cat’s dream come true!” What kitty doesn’t love to sleep in an open drawer? This is part of a project by Sovrappensiero Design Studio for Italian office furniture manufacturer Manerba, taking old office furniture and creating new products from the parts. [...]
Continue reading...DIY Vintage Planter Cat Bed
16. March 2011
I know it may seem strange for me to be posting this after recently launching the new Palm Springs Lounge, but remember, the very high end design is meant to inspire everyone to be creative! So, I did just that by converting this vintage planter into a simple DIY cat bed. I had a custom [...]
Continue reading...Another Kitty Catsle Copycat
28. February 2011
Do you remember Colin’s Kitty Catsle and Sari’s awesome copy that it inspired? Well, Moderncat reader Urs created another fabulous version. He wanted his to match the bookshelf, so he used laminated birch plywood, plus he added a scratching post. Perfect adaptations! Colin will be proud! And as you can see, Urs’ cats are loving [...]
Continue reading...Jayne’s DIY Kitty Playspace
11. January 2011
Jayne, designer of the beautiful retro cat beds from Like Kittysville, created these awesome climbing shelves in her garage using only scrap lumber, some of which she pulled right out of the dumpster. It goes to show that a creative design and some white paint can transform old scraps into a sensational kitty playspace! The [...]
Continue reading...DIY Climbable Christmas Tree
10. December 2010
Jayne from Like Kittysville designed this fabulous climbable Christmas tree for her kitties. Here’s what Jayne had to say: For years I’ve missed using my vintage aluminum Christmas tree, but don’t miss the kitty havoc that was decimating the tree and its vintage ornaments. I wanted a tree that’s not just cat-proof but cat-inviting. This [...]
Continue reading...Custom Moderncat Interior Designed for Cats With Special Needs and a Couple on the Move
20. November 2010
Eleanor and her husband, a diplomatic couple who move frequently, prefer a simple, minimalist design aesthetic, and with five special needs animals who share their home, they were having difficulty finding just the right decor items that would suit their lifestyle. Items needed to be designed to fit their aesthetic, to function for the needs [...]
Continue reading...Simple DIY Cat Bed from Hindsvik
16. November 2010
When Daniel and Valeria were renovating their 1940s home, they wanted to include a special bed for their beautiful cat Lambi. They created this simple plywood box, which matches their newly installed floors perfectly. Add a soft cushion and Lambi couldn’t be happier. I love the simplicity. Read more about the project on Daniel and [...]
Continue reading...New DIY Catio Design Guide
5. October 2010
If you’ve been wanting to build your own catio, but don’t know where to start, there’s a new Catio Design Guide available that can help you get it done. This guide includes 10 complete plans for building outdoor cat enclosures in a variety of styles and sizes. Each plan comes with detailed instructions and diagrams, [...]
Continue reading...Make Your Own Menswear Mice, DIY Pattern from Martha Stewart
13. August 2010
These adorable little mice are all made with recycled men’s suit fabrics. Leave it to the folks at Martha Stewart to come up with something this cute! You can make your own with the complete instructions and download-able pattern over at Martha Stewart.com.
Continue reading...Singapore Flat Has Cats Living in Style
26. July 2010
When Charlene and her husband moved into a 5th floor apartment in Singapore, they were worried that their three cats Tyger, Neem Neem, and Xiaomao would have trouble adjusting to a smaller space, so they incorporated all sorts of cat-friendly features into the renovation. Inspired by The Cats’ House, and also by the cat-friendly Japanese [...]
Continue reading...Jo’s IKEA Hack Cat Bed
22. June 2010
Here’s a fun and easy summer IKEA hack for your cat. Jo found this decorative hat shaped bowl in the decor section at IKEA. She had a feeling that her adorable orange tabby Frank would like it for a bed, and she was right. It seems to be the perfect size and shape. Franks loves [...]
Continue reading...Hilary’s DIY Window Perches With Cozy Fleece Beds!
1. March 2010
Hilary from Vancouver created this pair of window perches for her two boys Hank (orange) and Truman (Tuxedo) and they seem to be a perfect fit! She used the trusty old IKEA Ekby Bjarnum brackets and Jarpen shelves mounted just below the window sill. To create cozy cushions that don’t slide off the shelves, Hilary [...]
Continue reading...Jessie’s DIY Cat Table
24. February 2010
Jessie had some old weathered wood and an idea to make a rustic looking coffee table. Little did she know that it would be the perfect lounging area for her cats. The little patch of grass and the catnip garden are a perfect touch. (Don’t worry, she sealed the wood so the paint chips won’t [...]
Continue reading...Antonio’s DIY Cat Spot
10. February 2010
Antonio Rosa da Silva is an architect — and Moderncat reader — from Portugal (check out his portfolio, it’s amazing!). When he recently remodeled his home, he created this sleek built-in area for his two gorgeous Norwegian forest cats. The area houses both the litter and the food and water, but with a distinct divider [...]
Continue reading...Andrea’s DIY Neko Chigura Handwoven Cat Basket
10. February 2010
Moderncat reader Andrea really wanted a neko chigura after seeing it posted here last month, but since they don’t seem to be available in the US, she decided to make her own. She used 1/2 inch piping and 1 inch strips of calico fabric with a coil basket weaving method to create a shape similar [...]
Continue reading...Custom Kitty Cutout
11. October 2009
Here’s a sweet solution for creating a DIY litter box hider. We’ve seen other DIYs using cabinets with entry cutouts, but instead of cutting a regular old square, what about making a cool cat silhouette – very nice! via Apartment Therapy | Thanks to Melissa for the find
Continue reading...Dave & Alison’s DIY Cat Tower
26. September 2009
Dave is an architect and a photographer and, boy, does it show in these gorgeous photos of the cat tower that he and his girlfriend Alison made for their two new arrivals Milo and Lyra (there are only two, although the photo above shows one Milo and six Lyras!) The best part is that this [...]
Continue reading...Kim’s DIY Cat Perch: IKEA Baby Changing Table in Disguise
25. August 2009
Kim and her boyfriend took a trip to IKEA in search of something they could hack to create a window perch for their cats. They ended up in the baby section where they found a simple two-shelf changing table called Sniglar. Kim knew she wanted a narrow napping spot for the cats to perch on, [...]
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