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New DIY Catio Design Guide
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, [...]
Continue reading...The Ultimate Recycled Cat Toy: Customized Hairballs
29. July 2009
Moderncat reader Stephanie sent in these photos of her cats with some truly eco-friendly cat toys. Stephanie recently purchased a FURminator and gave her kitties Miko and Rodney a good grooming, resulting in lots of loose fur. Instead of throwing it out, Stephanie rolled the fur into tight little balls that have the texture of [...]
Continue reading...Sari’s DIY Litter Box Hider
22. July 2009
Moderncat reader Sari is at it again! Last time she showed us her awesome DIY cat tower, that was based on Colin’s Kitty Catsle. This time she used her signature green and white to create a stylish and functional litter box hider with a good old IKEA Besta shelf unit. By cutting two holes in [...]
Continue reading...Eva’s DIY Cat Shelves with Cushions and Sisal Scratcher
9. July 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 [...]
Continue reading...Alexis’ Trio of Moderncat DIY Projects
25. May 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...Two New Litter Box IKEA Hacks
21. May 2009
IKEA Hacker recently posted two new litter box hacks. The first one is my favorite IKEA hack so far. Romina and her husband, who are both architects with an eye for modern design, made this beautiful litter box concealer with a Besta shelf unit, Besta Holmbo door, and Capita legs. By simply cutting the middle [...]
Continue reading...Jake and Karen’s DIY Windowsill Perch
19. May 2009
Jake and Karen have done it again! Remember their awesome DIY Modern Cat Platforms? Well, this time they designed and built an ingenious windowsill perch. Odie and Suzy really enjoyed looking out the office window, but the accommodations (see below) were less than optimal. So Jake and Karen set to work. Their challenge was to [...]
Continue reading...DIY Wine Box Cat Perch
15. April 2009
Moderncat reader, and AT Unplggd contributor, Sonia sent me some photos of the cool kitty perch she made using a wine box and some Ikea shelf brackets. Sonia’s moderncats Dim Sum and Gizmo love hanging out next to their mom’s desk while she works. I love the photos below of Dim Sum peeking out of [...]
Continue reading...More from Martha: DIY Cardboard Cat Playhouse
24. March 2009
It’s not exactly modern architecture, but this DIY Cardboard Cat Playhouse from MarthaStewart.com could be a good starting point for you to test your design skills. Follow the step-by-step instructions provided here to create this kitty abode using the simplest materials and tools.
Continue reading...Etsy Find: Repurposed Vintage Suitcase Cat Beds
19. March 2009
Totally retro and very fun, take a look at these cat beds made from re-purposed vintage suitcases from Etsy seller Vintage Renaissance. Check your local thrift store for some languishing luggage and let your creativity go wild! Thanks to Melissa for the tip.
Continue reading...DIY Pet Adoption Announcement from MarthaStewart.com
17. March 2009
Do you have a new feline family member? Well, make sure to let the world know, and do it with some Martha-approved style. You can get directions and download a template from MarthaStewart.com for these lovely DIY pet-adoption announcements. What a nice way to welcome your new arrival.
Continue reading...DIY Bird Toy Pattern from Spool
9. March 2009
This cute bird pattern showed-up as part of a beautiful bird mobile last year on the blog for Spool, a nifty looking fabric shop in Philadelphia. Moderncat reader Carly sent in a link to the downloadable pattern and has made some herself, stuffing them full of catnip. They are a great way to showcase bits [...]
Continue reading...Keaton and Scoochie Build Their Own DIY Cat Climbing Shelves
5. March 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...DIY Car(pet) Cat Bed
28. February 2009
Two pieces of carpet, six rivets, some sisal string, and a little work will get you this awesome DIY car(pet) cat bed. Portuguese industrial designer Helder L. Santos just posted this to his Coroflot gallery, and I think it’s brilliant! You’d have to choose a carpet that looks good on both sides and has a [...]
Continue reading...Karen’s DIY CubiCat Habitat
25. February 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 [...]
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