Every cat owner out there must know that cats equal love. They’re such wonderful little creatures that fill our hearts with that warm feeling and for that reason, we can only make them as comfortable as possible in our homes!

Here’s the best part:

These five homemade cat furniture ideas are just what you need to achieve that goal! They’re easy to build, and will be awesome additions to your home decor - because another thing cat owners know very well is that cat furniture can be a bit of an eye sore most of the time.

“What greater gift than the love of a cat?” - Charles Dickens

Kitty Camper

A super cute kitty camper that your cat will just love!
Your cat will just love this super cute kitty camper! Image source: Cuteness

This vintage cat camper looks so lovely (and kitty over there seems to really like it), so get your supplies ready and start building! This is actually a lot simpler than it looks - ten simple steps and you’ll have this kitty camper good to go!

Tree Branch

A cat tree made from real tree branches looks really unique!
A cat tree made from real tree branches looks really unique! Image source: By Brittany Goldwyn

What about a cat tree made from actual tree branches? This may not be the simplest of projects, but it’s totally worth it! I mean, look at that beauty over there! The best part about making these with real branches is that each version made will be extremely unique!

Colored Scratcher

Make your home look awesome with this colored scrather for your cat!
Make your home look awesome with this colored scrather for your cat! Image source: A Beautiful Mess

Scratchers are most often the dullest of all cat furniture. Most of the ones we see for sale are with the cord on that hideous brownish color that adds zero quality to our home decor.

The solution available is:

DIYing! Of course, this was already implied here, but we like to add some drama too. For this project, you’ll first need to dye the cord and base and then you’ll put it all together. The final results are awesome!

Arm Knit Bed

Learn how to arm knit this bed and your cat will love you forever!
Learn how to arm knit this bed and your cat will love you forever! Image source: Ohhio

We’ve already talked about arm knitting in a previous article with an amazing guide on how to get started and some projects ideas - which even included the cat bed itself! Once you learn the basics about arm knitting, you can check out this video and arm knit this lovely bed for your pet!

Cat Tent

This cat tent is a lovely addition to your home!
This cat tent is a lovely addition to your home! Image source: Boat People Vintage

Last but not least, this super cute cat tent is also super easy to make!

All you’ll need is:

  • 1 yard fabric
  • 5 sticks of 2” ½ each
  • 2’ of leather cord
  • One safety pin
  • One cushion

And your cat will love it! Find more details about this project and have fun with building it!

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