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Make Your Own Catter Wallin’ Kitty Climbing Shelves Using Ponoko
I’ve been fascinated with the Ponoko design service since they launched in 2007, but until now, I hadn’t found anyone using it for cat-related items. If you’re not familiar with Ponoko, it is an online service that allows designers to upload files for furniture, jewelry, gadgets, etc., then anyone can download the designs (some are [...]
Continue reading...NEW! Mountain Cat Climbers Let Cats Climb Naturally
13. December 2011
Mountain Cat Trees just released a new line of cat climbing shelves that are absolutely perfect for creating what cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy calls a “highway” for your cats. Jackson emphasizes the need to create multiple lanes of traffic in your home to give cats a way to traverse the space. Most cats like to be up [...]
Continue reading...New “Cat” & “Tree” Cat Trees from Whisker Studio
2. December 2011
Why can’t a cat tree look like a tree? Or a cat, for that matter? Whisker Studio has a new line of cat trees that flirts with this idea. Each design brings a new twist to the traditional cat tree, one in the form of a stylized cat silhouette and the other an abstract tree. [...]
Continue reading...More From Catswall Design: Introducing Curvynest
23. November 2011
OK, now I’m just torturing everyone with these amazing cat products from Catswall Design, since they are not yet available outside Taiwan! This is their Curvynest cat tree and it might be my new favorite thing. The elegant continuous line creates multiple perching levels for kitty and a beautiful sculpture for your living room. The woven bamboo [...]
Continue reading...Update On Catswall Design Modular Climbing System
17. November 2011
The folks at Catswall Design were very grateful for your comments when I first posted their magnificent modular cat climbing wall and they took many of your suggestions to heart, integrating them into the latest design. They just released the new system and it has some excellent features. The new catboxes have a door in front [...]
Continue reading...Introducing Petsmood Ultra-mod Luxury Pet Furniture
2. November 2011
Italian and French architect Marina Sciarrino is the designer of Petsmood, a new line of ultra-modern European pet furniture. These pieces are much more like architecture than pet beds and they demonstrate how beautifully cat furniture can integrate into a modern home. There are several cat-specific designs in the collection: Saltato, a multi-level perch with elegant [...]
Continue reading...Introducing The Vertical Cat Handcrafted Cat Furniture
30. October 2011
Here’s a new line of handcrafted cat furniture from The Vertical Cat. Designed by Kathie Huddleston and built by her craftsman brother Terry Huddleston, these pieces use simple materials and have nice clean lines. The collection includes two cat trees, the Madison Cat Tree and the Alexa Cat Tree, which is designed to fit in [...]
Continue reading...New Platform Size for Hollywood Franklin Tower Plus 15% Off This Month
20. October 2011
Hollywood Franklin has a new addition to their ultra mod Hollywood Franklin Tower. They’ve added a medium size platform measuring 1′ 6″ x 1′ 3″. This size is right between the small stair riser and the original large platform. Now you can create an intermediate perching spot for kitty on this super sleek climbing tower. [...]
Continue reading...Introducing HabiCat Wall-mounted Habitat for Cats
18. October 2011
Here’s a beautiful new wall-mounted cat climbing and perching creation from Griffith Designs. It’s the HabiCat, a handcrafted hexagonal shelf that looks more like a piece of modern sculpture than a cat climber. There are four solid side panels and two open, which can be oriented in a number of different ways. Download the instruction [...]
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 Fabrics for The Cat’s Trapeze
27. September 2011
The Cat’s Trapeze is now available in the US in two new fabrics — a rich chocolate brown and a crisp snow white. Both are high quality heavy cotton fabrics that are machine washable. The white is available in both the two- and three-pillow versions and the chocolate is currently only available in the three-pillow. [...]
Continue reading...New Color Options at Hollywood Franklin
25. September 2011
Just in time for fall, Hollywood Franklin has added some gorgeous new color options to their product line. The Mulholland Franklin Hideaway now comes in a deep brick red or a neutral sand colored fabric. There’s also a new flannel gray carpet tile option available for both the Hollywood Franklin Tower and the Santa Monica [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat Etsy Find: Brat Cat Designs Hammock Cat Beds
7. September 2011
This handsome fellow is Olaf and he is one of three product testers at Brat Cat Designs. Olaf and his siblings are very lucky to have a creative and talented person who makes these sleek mod cat beds for them, and apparently, they won’t use any other bed anymore. Brat Cat started by making a [...]
Continue reading...New Contour Cat Tower from Whisker Studio
16. August 2011
You may recognize this sleek cat tower as the previously released Sky Climber. The manufacturer, Whisker Studio, has made a few changes and just re-released it as the Contour Cat Tower. The new design is a bit more open, enhancing the shape and allowing cats to move more freely from shelf to shelf. Measuring 6 [...]
Continue reading...Should The Refined Feline Change the Lotus Cat Tower? Give Your Opinion and Enter to Win!
25. July 2011
The Refined Feline is thinking of redesigning their Lotus Cat Tower and they want to get your opinion. They’ve prepared an online survey that takes just a couple of minutes to complete. Everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a drawing to win one of the designs. > click here to take the [...]
Continue reading...Announcing Three New Cat Power Tower Models
24. July 2011
Cat Power Tower just released three new models that are all variations on their popular original design. This cat tower has the most entertainment features you’ve ever seen, and now you can choose just the right combination for your cat. The original Cat Power Tower includes a Hunting Hole platform, a Power Platform with revolving [...]
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...Introducing the Santa Monica Franklin Promenade
21. June 2011
Here’s the latest creation from the folks at Hollywood Franklin. It’s the Santa Monica Franklin Promenade, an ingenious solution for allowing cats to climb on existing bookshelves without knocking everything to the floor. These beautiful handcrafted ramps fit onto the edges of standard bookcases, creating a little walkway for kitty to climb. Each ramp is [...]
Continue reading...10% Off Cat Power Tower Just for Moderncat Readers!
18. June 2011
Here’s a special discount, just for Moderncat readers! Take 10% off the Cat Power Tower when you order online. Just enter coupon code MODERNCAT at check out. Visit the Cat Power Tower website to read all about this incredible play center and to take advantage of this discount.
Continue reading...Magnificent Modular Cat Climbing Wall
3. June 2011
Hold on to your cats! This might be the coolest new concept I’ve seen in a while! I just received photos from the folks at Catswall Design Co, Ltd. of this brilliant new idea for a modular cat climbing wall. It’s a set of beautifully crafted wooden boxes that mount on a wall grid so [...]
Continue reading...Modern Cat Furniture Concepts from Designer Bryan Stone
12. May 2011
Industrial designer Bryan Stone has created some very cool concepts for a new cat furniture line. With names like Mod Pod, Katflat, Gattoman, Catrak and Shelfter, these could be the next big thing in Moderncat design. From little hideaways to cool climbing towers, these designs definitely show some potential. Leave a comment to let Bryan [...]
Continue reading...New Perches from Urban Pet Haus LEAVE YOUR FEEDBACK & ENTER TO WIN!
9. May 2011
Urban Pet Haus is back with two new product ideas and they want your help again! This time we’re showing you two designs for some new wall perches with built-in feeding dishes/planters. They want to hear what you think, and everyone who leaves their feedback will be entered into a drawing for another set of [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat May Giveaway: Cat Power Tower
1. May 2011
In January I introduced the Cat Power Tower and it caused quite a stir, so this month we’re offering one for the May giveaway! Some very lucky cats are going to get their own ultimate play center! The Cat Power Tower is packed with features like a lounging platform, a scratching post and a scratching [...]
Continue reading...Cool Cat Climbing Tower Now Available
30. April 2011
I wrote about this awesome cat climbing tower years ago when it first became available. Last year I found out that the manufacturer was changing, so the tower was unavailable for a while, but it’s now back in stock! I’ve seen this in person and it is a very well-made climbing tower. The boxes are [...]
Continue reading...New Product from The Refined Feline, Give Your Feedback and Enter to Win
18. April 2011
The Refined Feline has a new concept for a colorful cardboard cat climbing tower, but they need your feedback to finalize the design. They have created an online survey to capture your comments. If you take the survey, you’ll have a chance to win one of the new towers when they are ready. >> click [...]
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21. December 2011
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