Cat furniture got cool

February 1, 2023

Consider the standard cat tree: an unsteady jumble of cast-off wood pushed to whatever corner keeps it out of sight, encouraging neither proximity nor play, covered in uninspiring carpet that knows deeply what it means to be beige.

I have one. I know. I try not to look at it.

But with cats increasingly being seen as members of the family, that ubiquitous beige tower may be on the way out: the cat furniture boom is upon us.

Could there be a piece out there that adds to my space instead of dulling it?

The Bean - my aging ball of mischief who still thinks she is six months old – is perched on my lap as I search. She has several conditions for her upgrade: it should match our vibe, promote active play, provide height or cover, and be made of safe materials.

With that in mind, here are the best finds for some functional, aesthetic unity with your four-legged ride-or-die.

We all know this is the dream.

Large Wall Mounted Cat Shelves, $137.74 on Etsy

I can see it now: we’re bingeing Wednesday again, the Bean is chilling on her sweet set-up behind me, she slowly reaches down – maybe my hair really is a toy this time?

The Faux Side Table