Creating a dedicated space for cats at home is a must. Some items and features should never be lacking in the perfect cat room. We have crafted this list around these statements so you can accomplish that desired cat room decor.
A well-decorated room will give it personality. Most decorations are also functional for cats so it has a purpose.
Let’s begin!
Pretty Cat Decor Can Be Achieved Even in Small Apartments!
Madeline lives in her one-bedroom-only apartment with 4 CATS! (It sounds and looks like the cats let her live there instead of the other way around) She and her spoiled kitties share a cozy, catified space filled with cat furniture, gadgets, an organizer for all her stuff, and more! She proves making a small cat room work is more than possible.
Let’s take a closer look at some of the Ideas she exposed and a few more, so you can start decorating your cat room right away!
Furniture and Climbing Structures
1. Cat Trees and Condos
Look at these beautiful cat trees! You can notice Madeline has a cat tree from KBSPETS like the one on the left side of the picture. These cat trees have amazing reviews and look so unique you’ll have a hard time finding something prettier. They are perfect for a themed cat room that follows a fairy or magic forest vibe.
Cat trees are essential in any cat room decor checklist. Our feline friends love to climb and be on top of things. They need to be able to do this kind of activity in a safe manner, and cat trees allow us to reach the perfect set-up for them when combined with the other ideas we will show.
2. Wall-Mounted Shelves
The second and complementary way to keep adding verticality to your new cat room is by the use of wall-mounted shelves and catwalks. Cats like to explore and if the exploration is in high places, even better.
Options are endless when it comes to the style you want to give to your cat wall. We recently covered cat wall shelf ideas with general recommendations and DIY projects if you want to do it completely by yourself.
Whether you buy or create your own set of cat wall shelves, it’s important to design it properly. Have a platform near the floor so your cat can easily gain access to the upper floors.
Providing more than one way to traverse the labyrinth is also important to keep your cat active and wanting to come back to that part of the room.
3. Wall-Mounted Perches And Beds
A comfy spot where they can rest with a view is a dream come true for cats, whether you go with a literal bed like the one in the pic or a more traditional perch.
A wall-mounted cat tree with multiple sleeping spots? This could be an all-in-one package that satisfies your cat’s room decor process and your cat’s desire to climb.
Comfort and Relaxation Areas
4. Cozy Beds and Cushions
Did you know cats sleep 16 hours? Sometimes it doesn’t feel that way, because for the remaining 8 hours my cats make SURE that I know they are awake, no exceptions.
Jokes aside, as cats like to rotate their sleeping spots, it’s important to offer them a few comfortable beds, cushions, and comfy mats to keep them satisfied. At least one of those should be a high spot if possible.
5. Hammocks and Window Perches
I have met no cat that doesn’t love to look through the window. An amazing aid for felines obsessed with the windows is to install a window perch! These come in many shapes and forms but are often a piece of cake to install as they generally come with suction cups. That means no drilling is required. Yay!
Whether is sightseeing or sunbathing your cat is after, it would mean the world for your kitty if you install a window perch where they can stay for long hours.
Interactive and Play Zones
6. Tunnels and Hideaways
Hiding is on the daily to-do list of all cats. They like to have a few spots around the house where they can get unnoticed and maybe ambush some feet.
Tunnels and hideaways are perfect for this reason. Just throw a tunnel in the room and enjoy watching your cat or cats getting the zoomies and traversing the tunnel in 0.001 seconds
7. Interactive Toys
When it comes to keeping cats entertained, it’s easier than most could think. Has your cat ever thrown something under the bed or the fridge and spent a worrying amount of time trying to retrieve the item?
Cats are stubborn by nature, and until they don’t achieve what they want, they won’t stop. Interactive cat toys save the day for busy cat parents and are a must in any cat room project.
These ones are easy to DIY. You can grab a box, cut a few holes in the shape of circles, throw some balls inside and you are good to go!
Feeding and Water Stations
8. Stylish Feeding Bowls and Mats
Ensuring a source to obtain food and water supplies in your cat room is to be expected. You can find various shapes and colors so you can make them match the general decor idea you are going after.
You can also opt for automatic feeders instead of traditional bowls.
If you are going with bowls, putting a mat under them is a great idea too!
9. Water Fountains
Water fountains are getting popular among cat owners, as they keep cats with a steady supply of water. Getting a cat to drink enough water is a challenge, and putting it in a bowl doesn’t help.
Stagnant water is a deterrent for them. That’s why water fountains can encourage them a little bit more to drink water regularly, as they are more attracted to running water.
Storage Solutions
14. Toy Bins
Even if you can’t teach cats to return the toy to the bin once they finish playing, it’s important to have one so you can keep all of them in one place, and of course preserve the aesthetic. Toy bins are nice to have if you are a tidy person.
15. Cat Supply Organizers
You have to place them somewhere, and it’s only logical to think about the cat room for this. You can get stackable containers or a cabinet. If you have the space and many cat supplies, you can dedicate a closet to accomplish this.
16. Multi-Purpose Furniture
Are you planning to place the litter box in the room? Some cat litter box enclosures are very aesthetic and can seamlessly integrate with any decor, helpful in your decorating efforts.
Aesthetic and Personal Touches
11. Themed Decor
You can always go for a themed cat room. It is the perfect room to let creativity flourish. You can also pick a dominant color and maybe one or two more and stay true to that palette over the decor process.
12. Wall Art
Getting to the final touches, incorporating some wall art into the room would elevate its personality.
It doesn’t have to be isolated as you can see, you can integrate wall art with cat shelves to make it look amazing.
You can also opt for a cat-themed mural, posters, framed pictures, and other types of wall stickers.
13. Personalized Items
Personalized touches will make your cat room unique. Consider custom name plaques, photo frames, or custom cushions.
Conclusion
Now you hopefully have some amazing ideas for your cat room decor! Now, it’s up to you to choose a style and stay true to it while using all the ideas shown in this article. You got this! you and your feline friend will enjoy a unique, comfortable space.
Which one are you definitely including in your decor plans? Let other readers know what can’t be missing in their cat room.
