If you’re a cat parent, you understand the value of a cat tree, sometimes referred to as a cat condo or cat mansion, for your furry friend. If you’re a prospective cat parent, you should put one on your shopping list right away.
Cat trees offer your cat more secure vertical territory in addition to the following benefits:
Provide them with a calm, quiet area where they can nap and observe people or birds.
Give them the chance to indulge their innate urge to climb, leap, and extend
Assign them a specific area to scratch while keeping your furniture safe from uninvited and unauthorized scuffs.
Let them have as much room as they need to unwind or work out without taking up too much room in your house. The majority of cat trees are wall-mounted or have a smaller footprint.
Nowadays, there is no shortage of cat trees to choose from, ranging in style from sleek and minimalist to extravagant, but we argue that if you’re going to add another piece of furniture to your home, why not go big? Give your cat the tree of her dreams—we’ve compiled a list of some of the most incredible ones available.
Cat Tree with Several Perch Posts
This cat tree is what cat heaven looks like, if you’ve ever wondered what that would be like. This cat tree can hold multiple cats at once and keep them occupied to prevent fights. It has multiple cloud-like perch posts, hammocks, and scratching posts. For the owners, too, keeping it fight-free must be cat heaven, right?
Utopia’s Cat Tree
When you can have a whole kitty city to rule over, who needs a single cat mansion or condo? With so many things to occupy a single cat or accommodate several, this personalized setup makes entertaining cats effortless. All over this tiny city, they can nap, scratch, and pose for cute Instagram photos.
You can build your own miniature version of a cat city out of a few common household items or by assembling several store-bought cat trees or towers. Start with some cardboard boxes, some upholstered plywood, and some rope (for scratching!). Then, watch as the urban cat lifestyle takes shape.
Elegant and Elevated Cat Tree Mansion
Why not accept the fact that your cat already behaves like her royal highness? With its fortress to defend her from her enemies (the family dog), hammock to relax in while her subjects (you) feed her kibble, and numerous viewing spots to survey her kingdom, this cat tree resembles a castle. The life of a king, huh?
Tree of Jungle Cats
You should have a look at this do-it-yourself project if you’re searching for a cat tree that won’t break the bank or if you just want to encourage your cat to embrace his inner jungle cat. This faux greenery, covered plywood, branches, and rope cat tree is handcrafted and has all the features your cat loves, like perches and scratching areas, without breaking the bank. Actually, the majority of the materials are probably already in your garage!
Modern Mid-Century Cat Tree
Purchasing a mid-century modern cat tree makes sense if your house is furnished with mid-century modern furniture, right? Mid-century modern home decor, which is characterized by simple lines and organic shapes, has dominated the market since the 1950s and is now completely affordable for cats as well. The father of mid-century modern design, Frank Lloyd Wright, would be pleased with this cat tree’s simple lines and muted color scheme.
Cat Tree with Multiple Platforms
You might as well give your cat a stable space to perform since their 3 a.m. antics make it seem like there’s a circus in your living room. With lots of platforms, a hammock, scratching posts, and a ladder, your cat can playfully jump around all night long and then take a nap on one of the plush platforms during the day.
The Cat Tree of Lion King
Do you recall the famous Pride Rock sequence from the beloved Disney film The Lion King? With this enormous (and extremely inventive!) cat tree, your cat can recreate it every single day. Because it is made of solid wood, cats can play, scratch, and belt out—er, meow out—”The Circle of Life” on it. We advise mounting this enormous cat tree to the ceiling as well as the floor. After all, you never know when your cat might have to square off against Scar and his hyenas.
Simple Cat Tree
Your cat may be a minimalist decorator if she enjoys white walls, simple design, and IKEA. This minimalist cat tree will satisfy all of her wishes for a Scandinavian-style cat tree. It satisfies her need to scratch and snooze while meeting all the requirements for minimalist design, including a straightforward, organic color scheme and shape. She’ll be set if you add an ultra-expensive cat drink from a trendy coffee shop.
A Cat-Specific Wall-Mounted Jungle Gym
If your cat is energetic and you don’t have enough floor space, a wall-mounted cat tree could be the ideal answer. Cats can unleash their inner Indiana Jones and jump from one mount to another thanks to the platforms, bridges, ladders, and hammocks. With a few common household items, you can make your own wall-mounted cat tree or buy one from your preferred pet store. Just make sure to attach each part to a wall stud to prevent them from collapsing under the weight of your cat. Of course, be cautious when crossing the room in case one of the kitties takes off.
Where to Look for the Ideal Cat Tree
Since there are countless varieties of cat trees available, it’s critical to determine both your cat’s requirements and the kind of tree your available space can support. Select a cat tree with several scratching posts if your cat is an avid scratcher. Your furniture and your cat’s nails will appreciate it! Additionally, if your home isn’t large enough for a cat tree, think about installing a wall-mounted system instead, which will free up valuable floor space. Thankfully, prefabricated and assembled cat trees are readily available online and at your preferred pet supply stores.
If you’re looking to cut costs and show off your DIY prowess, It’s much simpler than you might think to make your own cat tree. Actually, the majority of the materials are probably in your garage! You can use the following materials to make a homemade cat tree:
- cardboard containers
- plywood covered in fabric and batting
- Fleece fabric Ribbon Pompoms, feathers, or additional decorations
If at all possible, assemble your homemade cat tree using a staple gun. This will protect your cat’s paws from sharp nails and screws while also making the tree more stable and durable. Super strong wood glue is another option; just make sure to wait for it to completely dry before letting your cat play with it.
