DIY cat house

You and your feline companion can both take pleasure in the enjoyable and fulfilling project of building a DIY cat house. It gives your cat a comfortable place to unwind in addition to letting you express your creativity with the materials and layout.

It doesn’t take advanced skills to create a custom cat house, whether you’re working with cardboard, wood, or even repurposed items from around the house. It all comes down to creating a stylish, safe, and comfortable space for your pet.

With the help of this guide, you can design a home that perfectly meets your cat’s needs and personality, giving them a cozy haven to call their own.

DIY cat houses: step-by-step instructions

Now that you are aware of the article’s subject, you can move on to a thorough analysis of the guidelines for designing cozy cat homes.

Instructions #1. Multifunctional cat house with scratching post

Step #1. Assembling the necessary materials

Therefore, you will need building materials, a "handy" owner (if desired), multiple assistants, and your pet in order for them to become the happy owners of the same house as you see in the picture above.

First and foremost, we will require fiberboard, which will serve as the foundation for our future home and measure 40 by 122 centimeters. You will then need to gather a large supply of 44 by 61-cm chipboard to use for the roof of our cat’s house.

• chipboard 44 by 40 centimeters;
• fiberboard 44 by 30 centimeters;
• foam rubber sheet measuring 44 by 30 centimeters.

• a thin rope or a rope twisted from cotton fabric, 110 millimeters thick and 15 meters long for the full height of the vertical scratching post;
• in addition, you need to prepare a rope for a scratching post, located at an angle relative to the house;
• you also need a board measuring 18 by 41 centimeters.

• faux fur, carpet, leatherette or other fabric for finishing the house;
• a saw and a jigsaw;
• sandpaper for grouting;
• a knife;
• scissors;
• a drill;
• a construction stapler;
• a screwdriver;
• a glue gun or glue and a separate thin brush;
• a measuring tape;
• chalk.

Carpet for finishing the house

Step No. 2. We cut out the elements of the future cat"s home

• the base of the house;
• a bed;
• walls, etc..

The size of these components is specified in the first step, when we gathered the required materials. However, you can alter its specifications, just keeping proportions in mind, as long as you aren’t building an identical house but rather one that is similar and you purchased slabs that are significantly larger or smaller.

Assuming the dimensions have been retained in their original configuration, you will have to take the following actions: Draw partially truncated circles, each with a radius of 27 centimeters, on the rectangular pieces that have been prepared for the walls, precisely as seen in the illustration.

• decorated with windows;
• equipped with an entrance into the cat room.

• outlines of a cat"s head;
• butterflies;
• squares;
• triangles, etc..

Mark the pieces on the panel to be processed with chalk, a marker, or another writing instrument before cutting them out.

Put a marker on the sections.

• the entrance will be 22 centimeters in diameter;
• the diameter of the windows will be 5.5 centimeters.

The windows ought to be placed symmetrically and close to the intended entrance.

Diagram showing where the windows and entrance are located in the cat house

Let’s begin cutting the components now. We use a drill, jigsaw, and other tools that we discussed in the first step, which is gathering the required supplies, for this procedure. It is preferable to begin by sawing out the entrance and then proceed to cut out small circles.

This is what we ought to obtain.

Step No. 3. Preparing the elements of our house for connection

It is now necessary to mark the locations on the prepared and marked panels where the two blanks that we cut out will be fastened with slats. Remember that we have a total of 7 slats (step #1 of this instruction has the complete list of materials and tools).

To drill holes in both parts of the house, we need to do so at the previously marked points. Then, these holes must be made deeper to accommodate the screws that will hold the slats in place.

Drilling holes for screws

• turn evenly;
• sand.

The slats’ thickness is something you can choose for yourself. Therefore, you can make those that are meant to be installed on the lower floor of the house thicker.

You are in charge of figuring out the slats’ dimensions.

Next, we attach the frame to the houses’ previously constructed walls using the following tools:

• wooden slats;
• self-tapping screws.

At the locations where we had previously drilled specifically for this recess, we fasten.

The house’s framework is ready to go.

Step No. 4. We make upholstery for the cat"s home

• its cuts should slightly exceed the size of the walls of the house;
• it is advisable to select cut fabric pile to protect the pet from constantly leaving snags with claws.

Faux fur is ideal for carrying out our concept. Any feline would enjoy lounging on such. Nevertheless, soft carpet, which lasts a very long time and is appropriate for use as a point of claws, can also be used to cover the walls of the house.

The "front" and "back" sides of our existing frame are precisely shaped into the fabric blank. As with cutting out pieces from a wood panel, it’s also necessary to cut out the right size holes in the one that will be used as decoration for the house’s entry area.

This is how a piece of fabric should be cut correctly to finish the house.

• glue gun;
• glue and brush;
• other tools you have.

We attach the fabric to both sides of the future cat house using the tools we have.

Selecting the least fragrant glue is essential because cats dislike overpowering scents and because glue likely releases a number of harmful substances.

A crucial detail to note is that it is best to place the house on the balcony or loggia after adhering the fabric, if only to allow the toxic fumes to dissipate and keep you, your kids, and your pets safe.

• windows;
• entrance to the house.

Step No. 5. Making a bed

Let’s now focus on the panel that will serve as the foundation for our upcoming cat house. We take it and carefully adhere the foam rubber to the location where the structure’s frame is going to be put in. The foam rubber piece’s dimensions should match the space remaining between the wooden slats on the house’s side on all sides.

The presented piece of foam rubber will be the first bed. Next to it there will be a pipe – a leg, which will then turn into a scratching post.

Mark the location of the pipe installation and apply the foam rubber there.

• glue;
• construction stapler.

It is best to glue the material on all sides and fix it along the edges as well, as long as it is a crumblable material.

Step No. 6. Preparing the roof of the house

• glue gun;
• construction stapler.

The house’s roof needs to be pasted over in the same manner as the flooring.

Step No. 7. Finishing the house and the base

The next step is to take the thin fabric strips that were glued to the platform, which served as the house’s foundation, and modify them from the inside of the frame, where the lower slats are situated.

Insert two fabric strips into the frame.

• the house holds tightly;
• the parts do not protrude beyond the floor panel.

Make sure the screws you use to fasten the frame are long enough. If there aren’t any, nails might work as well.

Then, we give our structure a more refined appearance by encasing the slats inside the cloth strips that we had previously wisely fastened to the frame.

The more cautiously you conceal the wooden beams, the less likely it is that your pet will be injured or splintered.

The fiberboard rectangle that we already prepared needs to be positioned on the roof of our building and fastened with construction staples. These staples will then need to be covered up with the fluffy fabric using regular scissors.

Remove the staples from the fabric’s surface with caution.

Our current assignment is to beautify our cherished cat’s interior. In order to accomplish this, we must cover the inside of the structure’s "skeleton" with the same fabric that we selected for the base.

Step #8. Final production of the scratching post and bed

• insert the bar inside the pipe, and immediately secure the parts using the same screws or glue;
• from the remaining wood fiber and chipboard we will make future parts for the bed.

We need to create a base for our scratching post by joining two pieces.

These components will be used to make the bed.

Threading it straight onto the pipe requires cutting one of the previously cut sections.

The diameter of the pipe with the timber threaded inside should match the hole in the bed.

The pipe that protrudes from the lower half needs to be covered with the second part at this point.

Self-tapping screws are used to secure the pipe to the base because there is no other way to make our scratching post sturdy enough to withstand a cat knock. Ideally, you should create three or four connecting points, as the illustration below illustrates.

How to join a pipe to a floor panel correctly

Since cats won’t touch this area of the house anyway—they stretch their paws up to sharpen their claws—it is best to cover the base of our future scratching post with the same fabric as the floor panel.

Foam rubber needs to be glued to the upper bed. To accomplish this, cut out a piece of soft material the necessary size, then glue it in place.

Use foam rubber to cushion the bed’s surface so the cat will enjoy relaxing on the second level.

• shortening the service life of the surface;
• disrupting the harmonious appearance of the structure.

It is now time to wrap the pipe with the prepared rope, which contains the timber, as it serves as both a scratching post and a support for the second story of the house. The ends should be carefully secured with glue and the wrapping should be done quite tightly.

The cat has grown accustomed to the scratching post.

If you’d like, you can also fasten a rope to the bottom of the upper tier, and then attach a toy to the end of it so the cat will chase it and keep itself occupied.

Now you need to make a scratching post from a board, which will be located at an angle relative to our house. The scratching post’s bottom ought to be in contact with the house’s foundation.

Additionally, we must use the fabric we are using to decorate the final portion of our house in order to maintain its harmonious appearance.

Both ends of this part must be covered with the same fabric that you used earlier. Then the middle of the desired board must also be wrapped with a rope or twine so that the cat can sharpen its claws on it. The desired board is installed tangentially to the house and fastened with self-tapping screws from the bottom.

We’re happy to report that our DIY cat house is finished! Now, if you have multiple animals, you can not only create it yourself but also enhance it by adding multiple new tiers or rooms.

How does the completed cat house from instruction #1 look?

Instruction #2. Castle house for the king of beasts

• the ability to hang the structure on the wall;
• the fact that with due skill you can make the project of a house for a cat much more interesting and functional;
• the fact that as a result your cat will get a real shelter on a hill, where he will be able to take a well-deserved rest from annoying small children, dogs, other animals.

A wall castle for a cat will satisfy your pet and you if a typical cat house would take up a lot of room in the apartment.

This is how the completed structure will appear.

Step No. 1. Collecting the necessary materials

First of all, it is necessary to collect the building materials, which will later be embodied in the turrets of a real cat castle.

• particle boards;
• 4 slats (2 by 5.5 by 44 centimeters and 2 by 5.5 by 23 centimeters);
• thick cotton rope, for example, made of jute;
• self-tapping screws, with the help of which we will further fasten the elements of the house;
• foam rubber for creating soft areas for rest;
• fabric that will not be easy to tear with claws;
• superglue with a brush or a loaded glue gun.

• stapler;
• scissors;
• jigsaw;
• saw;
• screwdriver;
• drill;
• marker;
• tape measure.

After gathering all the necessary materials, we proceed to the next phase.

Step #3. Preparatory work

• the floor panels for the towers are 34 by 34 centimeters;
• the height of the walls of each tower is 45.5 centimeters;
• the point where the second floor begins is located at a height of 30 centimeters from the bottom of the wall.

• of the base;
• walls of the specified size;
• small side walls, approximately 30.5 by 44 centimeters;
• a shelf measuring 30.5 by 30.5 centimeters.

Additionally, keep in mind that you need to have four slats ready with the measurements we mentioned earlier.

The walls will have a thickness of about 1.5 centimeters because that is the typical measurement for regular chipboard.

There should be enough room in the house for the pet.

• to stretch out comfortably;
• stand up to full height;
• move and stretch.

In order to prevent your cherished pets from falling to the ground while they sleep, it is best to build houses with sides if you still want to build a second floor. You can rest assured that a sleeping pet will fall just as unsightly, painfully, and dangerously as members of other species—despite the fact that there have been many debates regarding the fact that cats fall to the ground with all four paws.

Step No. 3. Let"s start cutting out the parts

Using the prepared chipboards, we then start cutting out nine blanks in the sizes we previously specified (if you do not have ready-made slats). We recall that the blanks are rectangular in shape.

Information about the building’s details

With everything prepared, let’s get creative with the work. The teeth that will represent the tower walls must be drawn. Every tooth will have a height of 6.5 centimeters.

• 5 segments;
• each of which will be equal to 6, 8 centimeters.

How the split takes place

Subsequently, the remaining side walls, which will be smaller in size, must be attached to the designated side of the future home while the edge is prepared with slats. The markings are then copied onto smaller pieces starting at the bottom. This is required so that the teeth on the walls of the houses will match in size, giving the turrets the appearance of a real castle.

Following the marking of the ends, the markings must be transferred to the board’s plane. Next, a line measuring 6.5 centimeters in length must be drawn, matching the height of the teeth. We will have a completed drawing once we have connected all of the generated dots.

This is the final drawing as it will appear.

To avoid making an error by accident, make sure to cross out the sections of the part that you plan to cut out. You can understand that there will be a reduction in their number in comparison to the remaining teeth. It is now your responsibility to cut out the teeth in accordance with the previously finished drawing.

This is how the towers’ completed sections will appear.

The tower’s entrance must be made next. Measure equal segments from the center and mark them with dots to accomplish this. You can draw the entrance hole’s top line rounded if you’d like.

• the width is 20 centimeters;
• the height is 25 centimeters.

Now, using an electric or manual jigsaw, depending on which one you have prepared, cut out the entrance in accordance with the drawing displayed in the picture below.

Drawing of the section where the future home’s entrance will be

Step No. 4. Assembling a castle for our pets

The wall, which measures 34 centimeters wide, must now have slots for self-tapping screws drilled into it using a drill.

The screw sizes should line up with the recesses.

It is now necessary to join the side wall with the one where we moved using fasteners. In exactly the same way, we attach the second side, laying a shelf between them, if necessary.

This is the initial appearance of the workpiece.

Once every side has been adjusted, the turret must be installed on the teeth, and the structure’s floor panel must be fastened to it using the base. Screws ought to be used to secure it as well.

The key is to hold the box from the side, so don’t be afraid to turn it over as it is fairly stable.

Now, measure approximately 30 centimeters from the house’s beginning and create recesses so that screws can be used to secure the shelves.

This is how the shelf is attached. This is the house’s second level, where the cat is also allowed to sleep.

After sawing the parts, it is necessary to attach slats of the proper size to close the remaining cuts.

The cloth that we previously prepared needs to be cut so that the cut’s height and width are marginally bigger than the tower’s component parts. Next, try the item on and modify the cloth’s size to fit the part’s measurements. If you are making a house according to our example, but do not adhere to the parameters, you will also have to measure the size of the piece of fabric yourself.

Secure the cloth by stretching it over the houses:

• using glue;
• or using a furniture stapler.

Remember that it is very important to wrap the edges in parallel in order to maintain the harmonious appearance and neatness of the house. To bend the edges and close our part completely, we need to leave a 1.5 centimeter allowance of fabric in the areas where the teeth appear. Cats are highly sensitive to strong smells, so it’s critical that the glue you use to secure the ends doesn’t have one.

Seal the fabric’s edges with care.

For the teeth, you need to prepare several long pieces of fabric, the height of which will be 6.5 centimeters each, and use them to trim the teeth of the tower directly from the inside of the building, from the floor of the second tier.

To finish the side entrances with textiles as well, you will need to measure and cut the woven material to the appropriate size, then attach it directly to the house. Use glue or a construction stapler to secure the edges.

Make sure your cat is content to be inside the structure by carefully adhering it.

Likewise, you must complete all of the "bare" areas of our home. Measure, mount, and fasten the fabric pieces that need to be fixed.

Then, in order to ensure that our cherished pets can sleep soundly, we will need to make them soft beds. The same method you used to measure the fabric pieces must be used to measure every detail. This time, however, you will need to wrap each foam piece in fabric and secure it using the methods we already know before affixing it to the houses.

The completed tower needs to be fastened to the wall and hung. First things first, you need to hammer in the dowels.

These homes can be outfitted with a scratching post if desired, just like we did in the first instruction:

• find a board or plastic pipe;
• wrap the device with twine or rope.

A free-standing tower is an option.

Step #5. Make bridges between the towers

It is best to attach bridges to the towers so that your pet can easily navigate its walled domain instead of jumping there like in an extreme park.

• a piece of wooden board;
• plywood;
• other dense material.

• will make your pet"s stay in the complex more pleasant;
• protect its paws from splinters and surface roughness that can harm the cat.

We would like to bring to your attention that each component of the structure must be placed at a certain distance from the wall of the room to which it will be attached in order for the animal to be able to use it.

What you ought to obtain upon finishing the task

• the size of the rooms of the house;
• change the height of the parts;
• place such living corners around the entire perimeter of the house, turning your apartment into a “cat Rublyovka”.

If you plan to create a large number of rooms, it is best to create entrances on all sides so that they form a sort of tunnel.

Instructions #3. A two-story play bed for a cat

• become a comfortable place for the animal to rest;
• introduce an entertaining moment.

As a result, the cat should be allowed to use the made-house or bed not just for sleeping but also for other interesting activities, like sharpening its claws. This material will show us how to build a three-story cat bed, which will add a fun element to the pet’s life.

This is how our new home will appear.

Step #1. Collect the necessary materials and tools for making the planned complex

• two coffee or coffee tables, bought cheaply or old, lost their value;
• rope or twine;
• faux fur;
• construction stapler;
• glue gun;
• screws and a screw;
• light or dark paint, preferably washable.

Paint that is washable will be useful.

Step #2. Prepare the tables

• decorations;
• improvements.

• legs;
• shelves (if any);
• tabletop.

Selecting a table with a shelf is ideal because it will serve as a bed in the future and be shielded from prying eyes.

Dated coffee table

Step #3. We trim the shelves with fur

• a shelf of a larger table;
• the top of a small table, which will become the third tier of our structure.

It is crucial to keep in mind that the fur needs to be carefully fixed, with its edges bent under the shelf and tabletop and then secured with construction stapler or glue.

The secret to the bed’s long service life is careful fastening.

Step #4. We make devices for sharpening claws

• rope;
• twine.

• only small;
• or only large;
• or two legs here or there.

The rope needs to be secured with glue or construction staples during the fastening process.

Use a rope to detach the table’s legs and transform them into multipurpose scratching posts.

We advise painting the remaining components of our tables in a hue that complements your apartment’s decor and is aesthetically pleasing overall. Selecting a paint that is safe for animals to eat and won’t harm them if they gnaw on their legs and enter their digestive systems is crucial.

Although you can choose any color, neutral hues are preferable because the cat bed will essentially be used every day and shouldn’t irritate your eyes.

You can start reassembling the parts once the paint has fully set.

Step No. 5. Assembling the structure

• installing a small table on a large one;
• fastening them through the legs using self-tapping screws.

Since the small table’s legs will serve as scratching posts and the cat will need to feel comfortable enough to sharpen its claws on them, it should be positioned so that it occupies no more than two thirds of the larger one.

• toys hanging on a rope from the second tier to the floor;
• fluffy upholstery and other accessories that can distract the pet"s attention to themselves.

Nobody can restrict your creativity in this situation; all you have to do is move forward with the way the house is set up and decide whether or not you want to keep working on the platform’s entertainment section.

The completed bed has a really lovely appearance.

Instructions No. 4. A multi-story cat house

We have previously provided instructions on how to construct a true castle for your pet; however, if your cat is a true city cat, his preference will be for a multi-story house designed specifically for cats, which can house multiple pets simultaneously.

We wish to caution you: it will take a lot of labor, patience, and effort to construct a residential cat complex like this by hand. That being said, the end result will be worth all the physical and mental labor you put into making the house.

• get a good night"s sleep;
• play;
• sharpen the claws, etc.d.

Let’s begin by examining the instructions.

This is how our home ought to appear.

Step #1. Preparation of building materials and tools

• chipboard;
• upholstery fabric, preferably soft, with cut pile;
• rope or twine for scratching posts;
• plastic pipes;
• glue;
• self-tapping screws;
• loop for hanging doors;
• screws;
• metal corners;
• scissors;
• jigsaw, electronic or regular;
• centimeter tape measure;
• pencil.

Twine is necessary to make an excellent scratching post.

Our house will have up to six floors, so we can begin construction as soon as we gather all the materials!

Step No. 2. Prepare the foundation for our multi-story building

• entrance;
• windows (optional).

Similar to the windows, the entrance can have any shape that you choose.

The entrance’s shape is something you can decide on on your own.

• cuts in the shape of a cat"s head;
• an entrance in the form of an animal"s paw;
• a triangular entrance, etc..

• will get thicker;
• will run into it at an angle, etc..

After deciding on a shape, make a template, transfer it to the chipboard, trace it with a pencil or marker, and then use a jigsaw to cut it out.

This is how the interior of the lower tier ought to appear.

• length – 80 centimeters;
• width – 55 centimeters;
• height – 30 centimeters.

There’s only one rule to remember when creating your product: your cat needs to feel comfortable. You can choose entirely different parameters.

The walls need to be screwed in and fastened alternately from the inside using corners. Door hinges must be installed on the open portion of the box in order for it to be opened as needed. The hinges on the previously unattached wall must also be installed precisely as seen in the picture.

This is how door hinges should be attached correctly.

At the end, the fasteners will appear like this.

Step #3. Making scratching posts

As you may have guessed, the pipes will act as scratching posts in addition to interfloor supports. Every pipe needs to have its metal corners fastened to its base. We can quickly affix them to the base in this manner. If you wish to add extra stability to the house. You can place a round-hewn beam inside each pipe, but keep in mind that doing so will increase the structure’s overall weight. For this reason, it would be preferable to fasten the beams using cutters rather than corners, and to plywood rather than chipboard, for example.

Please take note that you can create as many floors as you like by utilizing different pipes and panels. However, you are not very restricted in terms of the future structure’s shape; use your creativity to envision the future design of the cat shelter.

• twine;
• rope.

In this manner, your upholstered furniture will be shielded from your pets’ claws and you will receive a large quantity of scratching posts.

You can create a variety of shaped floors on each level.

Step #4. Mounting the ladder

The cat’s ability to safely climb every floor of its home is crucial. You must install a ladder in our multi-story building so that it stands at a slight angle to the house in order to accomplish this.

The intended structural component can be assembled using common wooden planks that have been sawed into multiple pieces. The most crucial feature of such a ladder is its stability because if it collapses, your pet could be crushed, which would be disastrous for its health.

You can also use furniture corners to fasten this component to the framework. The inclination angle with respect to the multistory cat building will be roughly 45 degrees.

Step #5. Make a house on the upper tier

A cat house that begins with a residential "box" and ends there will have a striking appearance. As with a real house, it’s also a good idea to attach a two-sloped roof to the top floor. Installing and attaching the base of the final floor to multiple pipes that are ideally positioned symmetrically with respect to its edges is recommended.

Putting the finishing touches to the house is one of our final tasks.

We take the available chipboards and use them to cut out pieces of any size, according to your preference, to form a structure resembling the lower level of the house. We secure the walls using screws in the same manner as the corners.

• drag food into it;
• tear toys there;
• shed inside, etc..

For this reason, door hinges must be installed on one side of our roof or house, whichever is most convenient for everyone. As a result, you’ll be able to give the cat more entertainment and simplify your own upkeep.

To make it easier for the owner to clean, one of the roof’s halves ought to be mounted on hinges.

The most ergonomic solution is seen in the version depicted in the image, which is a home with an opening roof and a side entrance.

One interesting fact is that you can jump onto the cabinet from the top floor of our newly constructed home. The cat must always climb higher due to its nature, regardless of how high it sits. Give it this chance by placing its house next to the cabinet. It is best to use a small chipboard and an additional plastic pipe for this.

How the panel and cabinet are connected

Step No. 6. We carry out the finishing of our structure

We have completed our multi-story home and put it in the cabinet, but it still doesn’t look the way we want it to. Our work won’t lose its qualities if you don’t decorate it, but it will never be able to transform into a chic piece that goes well with the decor. Since you will be interacting with the cat house on a daily basis, this feature is crucial, so let’s focus on the finishing.

Therefore, all plastic pipes need to be finished with twine or a rope in order for them to become scratching posts in addition to having a fashionable appearance. We use construction staplers or glue to secure the top and base of the cable snakes.

• all the internal parts of the house (it is best to do this in the process, but if you do it after, it is enough to glue the fabric only on the floors inside the houses and platforms, but you can not touch the walls);
• the outside of the cat apartments;
• surfaces of the sites and t.D.

The best way to finish the premises is with interior fabric.

• measure each finished part;
• If necessary, according to the template and drawings on the outside, cut the holes with the allowance on the bends with scissors.

Glue or construction staplers are also used to fix the fabric’s bends and edges. It is best to use the same fabric if you wish to construct a monochromatic structure. If you love brightness, use a variety of hues.

Don’t be lazy and use fabric to cover up all of the structure’s existing details.

• roofs;
• ends;
• corners, etc.D.

As you can see, creating a comfortable, multi-story pet home is not that difficult; all you need to do is follow the steps and give it some time.

Instructions #5. Comfortable bed

Cats are secretive animals that enjoy hiding. But when it comes to a comfortable bed versus a closed space, they will always go for the latter. For this reason, we ought to also instruct you on creating a cozy sleeping space for your animal companion. Please take note that creating such a sleeping area is the best course of action if you have zero experience working with building materials and are unsure of which side to approach the jigsaw from.

This is how the completed bed will appear.

Step #1. Collect the materials needed for manufacturing

• fiberboard panels, the size of which will be 36 by 48 centimeters;
• a piece of foam rubber with parameters of 35 by 46 centimeters;
• soft fabric or carpet, leatherette, faux fur;
• scissors;
• measuring tape;
• sewing supplies.

What supplies are required?

Step #2.Choose a place where our bed will be located

• windowsill;
• table;
• window;
• Paul, etc.D.

If your pet spends a lot of time on the windowsill, give it priority over there.

• length;
• width, etc.d.

• 50 centimeters;
• by 30 centimeters.

Now that the cat has found a resting spot, let’s begin drawing the template.

Step #3. Preparing the details

On the prepared fiberboard, we sketch an oval shape using the desired dimensions. If you are unable to draw an oval immediately, try drawing a rectangle with an oval inside of it.

Our bed’s template

From our fiberboard panel, we cut out the resulting oval; this process needs to be done precisely twice. The sides of the future bed now need to be measured and ready. We’ll need to use a piece of foam rubber for this. The length of the sides should be 135 centimeters, and the width 10 centimeters.

Let’s test the sliced edges on our blank

The cut foam "scarf" should be folded in half and secured in place with glue. Subsequently, the sausage must be wrapped in a material, such as faux fur or suede. Allow for ease of attachment of this structure to the bed’s base from below when cutting the fabric.

Making the bed with a glue gun is very convenient.

We now join the side that we created with the wood fiber panel, leaving the outside edge of the fabric to hang freely.

We connect the sides together, fixing the protruding edge of the fabric with glue at the base of the bed.

Step No. 4. Creating coziness

It’s time to make our bed’s interior plush. In order to accomplish this, we precisely cut a piece of foam rubber to fit inside the bed, making it slightly smaller.

A soft substance called foam rubber mimics the body shape of an animal.

We cover the completed portion with cloth and use pre-cut thread and needles to stitch it on the underside. We use glue to grease the middle of the completed pillow and place it inside our bed.

Yay! Our concept has been executed perfectly!

Giving your feline companion a comfortable, unique area to play and unwind is easy and enjoyable when you build a do-it-yourself cat house. You can make a personalized design that meets your cat’s needs with simple materials like cardboard, wood, or fabric. It’s also an inexpensive project that strengthens your relationship with your pet and gives them a special spot in your house.

Pros and cons of making a house for a cat yourself

Having learned how to construct a cat house in multiple versions, let’s examine the advantages this knowledge will offer.

Table: Benefits and Drawbacks of Building a Handmade Cat House

You can see that there are very few drawbacks to our proposal. However, if you have the time, they are fairly manageable because every owner will find a significant portion of the necessary time on the weekends and their lack of expertise makes up for the thoroughness of the work completed.

If you own a dog as well, you can learn how to build a DIY home for him from our article.

What’s not enjoyable is putting together a pet house.

Step	Description
1. Gather Materials	Get cardboard, fabric, glue, and scissors. You"ll also need some soft material like an old pillow or blanket for the inside.
2. Create the Base	Cut a large piece of cardboard to form the floor of the house. Make sure it"s sturdy enough to hold your cat.
3. Build the Walls	Cut four pieces of cardboard for the walls. Use glue or tape to attach them to the base.
4. Add a Roof	Cut two pieces of cardboard for the roof, and attach them to the walls at an angle to form a peak. Glue them securely.
5. Create an Entrance	Cut a hole in one of the walls for the cat to enter and exit. Make sure it"s large enough for your cat to move through easily.
6. Decorate	Cover the house with fabric or paint it to match your home decor. You can add cushions or blankets inside for extra comfort.

A DIY cat house is an enjoyable project that provides your pet with a comfortable and private area. It allows you to customize the design, size, and materials to perfectly suit your cat’s needs and your home decor.

You don’t have to spend a fortune to build your cat a special and cozy home if you have some simple tools and a little imagination. In addition, it’s an enjoyable way to bond and spend time with your pet in the interim.

Your cat will love having a unique space of its own, whether it’s a straightforward cardboard house or a more intricate construction. It’s a wonderful way to give them more love and care.

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