We won’t go into deep thought, but let’s just say one thing: your beloved cat definitely needs its own small home. If you do not provide the four-legged dog with its own home, then it will do it for you, arranging a place to sleep and rest in the closet, under the sofa, in the washing machine, and even in any convenient corner. We will tell you how to make a cat house with your own hands in this article.
No artificial materials!
Cats, like people, are very sensitive to various materials. And it is especially unpleasant for them if the material produces a sharp, bad smell, because they have a heightened sense of smell. That is why give preference only to natural materials: replace plastic with wood, read the composition of pillows, and buy all fabrics only with a natural composition such as cotton. Synthetics can not only smell unpleasant, but also have poor air permeability and often become electrified, which will be very, very unpleasant for a cat with thick hair. So arm yourself with the most natural ingredients possible to create a home.
Glue? Only classic PVA or any other water-based one!
The glue used should not emit a terrible unpleasant odor after drying, and preference should be given to glue that is as safe as possible for the animal, i.e. PVA and its analogues. The fact is that the cat may try to chew the glued element, which is why the glue can get inside with saliva. Pay attention to this.
When making a house, use PVA glue
Don't skimp on sizes!
Of course, there is no need to overdo it either, but houses for cats should be designed so that the pet can sleep both curled up and stretched out along its entire length. And, of course, when designing a house, take into account the size of your individual.
We secure the home to the floor
Don't want to spoil expensive laminate or parquet? Think of some other mounting option, for example, to the wall. The cat will run into its little house and jump on it, so the structure must be more or less firmly fixed. And when designing, be sure to take into account the weight of the animal: the larger it is, the stronger the base should be.
fasten new house pet
Option No. 1 - from a regular T-shirt
For this simple masterpiece we will need a square piece of thick cardboard or plywood, two pieces of wire about 5-7 mm thick, as well as a pillow, a T-shirt and something for fixing.
Cardboard box house
You can also take a low stepladder (about a meter high), wrap the vertical beams with twine, and lay sheets of plywood between the steps, having previously covered them with some soft material. And on the leaves that will lie on the lower steps, you can make a full-fledged house. So you get three in one: a do-it-yourself cat house, a scratching post, and shelves on which the pet can lie down and enjoy peace.
Many needlewomen and needlewomen are familiar with this technique. Its essence is simple: you take sheets of paper (newspapers), an object whose shape you want to repeat (for example, sculpt a large fish from plasticine), and then gradually cover the object with paper using PVA glue. As a result, you will get a durable multi-layer structure of the desired shape.
How to make a cat house using this technique? Very simple! We take a fairly large bag that needs to be filled with towels and rags (don’t take big ones, let there be a lot, just small ones). Next, give the bag the desired shape (for example, a large stone) and start covering it with newspapers. We advise you to do this: soak the first layer with a little newspaper and just cover the bag without applying glue. And then immediately glue the second layer onto the wet newspapers. And each subsequent layer, simply coat the newspapers with PVA glue and glue, glue. We advise you to make quite a lot of layers so that the structure is very durable.
When all this is dry, cut a hole for the cat on one side with a knife. Under the newspaper, of course, you will find that same bag, cut it and take out all the rags from inside one by one. Finally, take out the bag itself, you can get it out without any problems, because the first layer was not glued with water, not glue. Next, let the cat’s future home dry a little, then cover the space inside with several more layers.
House made of papier-mâché. All that remains is to decorate
Our frame is completely ready, now you can decorate it, make a stand if you wish, and put a pillow inside. We advise you to make an imitation of stone, in combination with the papier-mâché technique it will look very beautiful, it will create the feeling that you have carved a house for your pet in stone.
We take regular corrugated cardboard and cut out rings from it. Then the rings are glued one to one, after which we get a shell house, like a snail. You can find photographs of similar structures to better see what it all looks like. To work, you only need glue and cardboard itself, and the result is very original and interesting.
Corrugated cardboard house
Option No. 5 – triangle made of plywood and carpet
It is extremely easy to make such a house for a cat with your own hands; you only need a corner profile, self-tapping screws, carpet and plywood. Take three rectangles of plywood, make them into a triangle shape, fasten them with a profile and screws, and then make back wall made of plywood in the shape of a triangle.
After this, cover the resulting structure with carpet - and you’re done, you can hand over the work to your pet and let him evaluate it.
Cat house-toilet
Well, then modify it to your taste. You can attach a scoop inside to the wall, you can screw wheels on the bottom, cover this entire structure with colored fabric, make a soft seat, so that you end up with something like a pouf or banquette. In general, there are a lot of ideas here. By the way, the same closed tray can be assembled from an old cabinet with an opening door. Just cut a hole in the door with a jigsaw, place the tray inside - and you're done!
DIY cat houses with a scratching post are also a necessary thing, because... Over time, many felines begin to tear at everything that falls under their claws. Making scratching posts with your own hands is very easy: take a wooden or plastic pole, which is simply wrapped tightly with twine or other thick rope. Just don’t secure the coils with nails!
How to combine a scratching post with a home? Yes, in absolutely any combination! We take a sheet of plywood, install the house itself on it, next to it is a post with a scratching post, and nail a soft bed onto the post. That's it, the simplest design is ready! You can simply attach the sharpener to the dwelling itself, build a complex multi-level structure, place the scratching post under the dwelling, above it - as your heart desires!
House for a cat with a scratching post
Option No. 10 – a whole cat complex with your own hands!
If you have a lot of time and energy, and you adore your pet, you can build a huge complex! Here you can provide stairs, hanging structures under the ceiling, soft pipes that go around the sofa, and houses in the walls. Set up multi-tiered cottages, decorate it all with artificial or live plants and much, much more. There are a lot of ideas on the Internet, both how to make a cat house with your own hands, and how to build huge complexes in which you can even get lost! And the most interesting thing is that there are no restrictions: you can take on work of the most impressive scale.
We showed you cat houses, and also gave you ten options on how to equip a cat’s home on your own. We tried to tell you how to make a beautiful house with your own hands, starting from the very simple options, and ending with complex cottages for the real cat elite!
We hope that you liked it and that you have found a solution for yourself that will allow you to turn all your ideas into reality. Modify our proposed solutions as you please, creating non-standard and creative cottages for your pets.
Playful as a kitten - this is what they say about a restless child who literally frolics until he drops. This comparison is not accidental - small domestic predators are distinguished by a special passion for active and intellectual fun. For a kitten, play is preparation for adult life, useful interaction with the owner, physical training. And for a person - the pleasure of communicating with a pet and emotional release. In addition, cat games give impetus to creativity. There is hardly a cat owner who has not made at least one toy for his pet.
What's a cat's life like? A game!
If cats could read, they would make the phrase of the great Shakespeare their motto. Owners of furry pets know that if a pet refuses to play, it means something is wrong with its health. A well-fed cat in good health will never ignore advances. At this moment, instinct awakens in the little predator. But you can’t go against nature: tracking down prey, waylaying it, catching up and capturing it - this behavior is characteristic of a real hunter.
There are no kittens that don't like to play
If the kitten is deprived of games, he will hone his skills on your furniture, wires and other surrounding objects. If you don't want destruction, play with it. Joint fun brings people and pets closer together. If emotional connection no, a nasty cat may grow up and shit in the owner’s shoes.
It is important not to tire your baby: it is better to spend 10–15 minutes on active entertainment several times a day than half an hour to an hour in a row. The older the kitten gets, the longer he will be able to hunt for toy mice and other prey.
Beginning cat breeders sometimes complain that a healthy pet does not want to play with them. Perhaps they are being too assertive and scaring the kitten or preventing him from taking the initiative. We must remember that this is a small hunter, and the owner only manages his prey. Therefore, allow the cat to dominate during play, give in to him if he grabs a toy.
You need to play with kittens little by little, but several times a day
Adult cats need games just as much as kids. This is how they get a boost of energy, physical activity, relieve aggression. If there is not enough play, your slender predator will become lazy, fat, and maybe even get sick.
After eating, the cat has no time to play. Jumping and running can lead to digestive problems. Let the animal rest for two hours. And after that it's time to play.
Do not use parts of clothing you are wearing, such as a belt or belt, as toys. Having become accustomed to this, the cat may rush when you are not at all ready to play. Hands or feet should not be impromptu prey either. This will lead to scratches and bites. A cat trained to hunt for its owner's legs can cause serious damage to human health.
Household items should not be cat toys
Kitten toys
You don't have to buy quality toys for kittens. You will need a lot of them, and they are not cheap. It’s better to make useful entertainment from scrap materials with your own hands. You don’t need any special skills for this, just imagination and understanding of the animal’s character.
The kitten will not take care of its toys; even the most expensive ones will quickly become unusable
Cat toys, factory-made or homemade, must meet certain requirements:
Security is worth talking about separately. Pet toy manufacturers may use toxic materials and paints. Such products are not checked as carefully as children's products. Homemade toys are safer. You'll most likely make them from old clothes or household items. There are tips on the Internet for decorating homemade toys with beads, beads, sequins and more. There is no need to follow them. The toy will acquire a glamorous shine, but will become unsafe for your pet. Small parts are easy to bite off, which means they will certainly end up in the cat’s stomach. Be careful with bags: only paper ones are suitable for cats. Plastic bags are dangerous; animals can become entangled in them and suffocate. And it is also very often advised to pack balls, spheres or balls in foil for playing. As if this would extend the life of the toy. No need to check. A cat can swallow pieces of foil, and this is a threat to health and life. Of course, it happens that what is swallowed comes out naturally. But often the foil damages the walls of the stomach or intestines, and it may begin internal bleeding. Unfortunately, the author of these lines had a chance to see the consequences of this. The cat ate the Christmas tree tinsel, and between New Year and Christmas veterinary clinics didn't work. Vomit, bloody diarrhea and death. Now foil decorations are banned in our house.
Another argument in favor of homemade toys: it doesn’t matter for kittens high price things or its novelty. Your child may like an expensive gift at first, but in a day or two he will return to his favorite tattered mice from an old sock or a box with slots. Inexplicably, it has been noticed that toys made by the owner himself are especially loved by his pets.
The kitten will play perfectly with an ordinary rag if it moves
Interactive toys for intelligence development
Kittens are very curious. They love to solve intellectual problems, they are interested in what is hidden in the box, who is hiding in the pipe, how to get a toy or treat through a small hole. To develop your pet’s intelligence, you can make play simulators from simple objects.
Boxes with slots that imitate holes and holes develop intelligence in kittens
You will need:
- boxes and paper bags of various sizes,
- pieces of plastic pipes,
- toilet paper rolls,
- twine,
- rubber,
- scotch,
- balloons,
- balls,
- Kinder Surprise cases,
- dry cat food.
Here are a few ways you can make an interesting toy out of it:
- In a box (cardboard or wood), cut several holes in different sides so that only the cat's paw enters. Place balls or balls inside, they should not roll out. You can pierce balls or kinder eggs, thread a string through them and secure it in the wall of the box so that the toy remains inside. When you assemble the structure, secure the lid with tape or glue. Kittens love to explore the contents of the secret box.
Cats are very interested in holes that they cannot fit into.
- A similar toy can be made from plastic container. Cut holes only in the lid, then it is convenient to place smaller items inside, including cat food. If it is a shame to cut the container, use a tetrahedral plastic bottle.
The food at the bottom of the box will force the cat to show dexterity
- Using elbows for a water pipe, you can assemble a more massive play structure that will last a long time.
This toy will last for years
- Connect several toilet paper or towel rolls with tape. Inside some of them, hang small bait toys: skeins of yarn, balls, feathers.
Toilet paper rolls are another imitation of minks where prey can hide
- Place the bushings vertically in a suitable box so that they do not fall out. Place a little food at the bottom of each to make it more interesting for your pet.
- Cut off the bottoms of paper bags and connect them in the form of a tunnel. Make windows in the walls. The kitten will love sneaking and hiding in the paper tube.
If the hole is large, the cat is ready to hide
- A similar structure can be built from boxes. You need to make holes of different sizes in them to make overcoming the obstacle more interesting, and it is better to connect the parts of the tunnel not in a straight line, but with turns and branches.
From boxes you can make a branched maze
- Another option is to cut holes for the kitten inside identical boxes, then combine them and fasten them with glue or tape. No lids needed. Your pet will be able to navigate the maze from below or jump over walls from above. You can hide treats or small toys in boxes.
Several boxes will become good reason play hide and seek
Boxes and bags are excellent building materials for cat fun. To please furry pets the owners are building entire box castles with towers and balconies.
You can make amazing things out of ordinary containers that your cat will appreciate.
If your imagination is not enough for such masterpieces or handicrafts are not your thing, just give the cat a bag or an empty box. He will dispose of this useful thing himself: he will play hide and seek with you, or maybe he will wrap it up like the best gift.
If you don't have time, give the kitten an empty bag
Video: do-it-yourself toy out of the box
Teasing toys
Toys on a string or stick help the kitten show its hunting talents. Usually they are made in the form of mice, fish, pompoms or whisks. Waste materials are used: leftover yarn, old socks and gloves, corks, etc.
A ball of yarn is the oldest cat toy
The little predator will not stand on ceremony with its prey. Tenacious claws will grab it, and only shreds will fly. Therefore, there should be a lot of teasing toys. And you shouldn’t chase beauty; it’s better to take care of strength and safety.
Feather toys are less durable than fabric or yarn toys
For example, real feather teasers look good, but they will last for 2-3 games. And a kitten that chews such a toy may start vomiting. Buttons, beads and other decorations sewn onto fish mice are likely to be chewed off and swallowed by your pet. There is little good in this either.
There are several simple options for making hunting toys for cats:
- If you know how to knit, please your cat with bright balls, mice or fish made from yarn.
Knitted mice are a great gift for a kitten
- The same toys can be sewn from thick fabric, fleece, felt, faux suede, fur or drape are best suited for this purpose. Anyone can make a mouse:
- Play with the kitten with a traditional ball, you just need to fix the thread. Pass it around the loops several times and tie.
The thread on the ball must be secured so that it does not unravel.
- Whisks or pompoms can be made from knitted or fleece fabric. Cut the strips, wrap them with cord in the middle several times and tie them tightly.
Old clothes are suitable for making such fabric toys.
- The leftover yarn will also make fluffy pompoms or tassels.
Using a fork you can make small pompoms
- Wooden wine bottle caps can be covered with soft fabric covers in the form of candy wrappers.
The cat will play with a regular cork, but he will like the soft one more.
- An octopus or other creature of your choice will come out of an old glove. Unknown animals can also be created from a sock that is left without a pair.
Fantasy will tell you how to turn unnecessary things into toys
So, you have made the main part of the kitten's teasing toy. Now you need to decide how you will play with your pet. There are three options:
The traditional version with a rope is good because you can tease the animal, chase it until you get bored, and then hang the entertainment on door handle or a special bracket. Then the kitten will play independently when he is in the mood.
This exercise machine will keep cats in good shape.
A teaser on a stick or a fishing rod are more suitable for games with the participation of the owner. But you can find ways to make the cat have fun himself. For example, use flexible materials rather than hard wood: soft plastic tubes or metal springs, thick rubber. Such a toy can be fixed on a stand, and when the kitten attacks, it will spring back, as if resisting. The little predator will like this.
The spring ball is interesting to catch
Video: how to make a simple fishing rod teaser
Rattles
Sounding toys will keep the kitten busy for a long time, because he will be curious about who is making noise there. This means that the cat will roll the rattle, toss it and definitely try it on the tooth.
Kittens love balls, but if there is something rattling inside, it will be even more fun
To make a rattling entertainment, you will need an empty round plastic box, it is good if the lid has a thread, as well as beads, balls or small bells. Making a rattle for a kitten is as easy as shelling pears: place small objects in the container and close the lid tightly. If it does not screw in, secure it with tape or tape. Ideal rattles are made from Kinder Surprise cases. But they quickly roll under the furniture, and it’s difficult to get a small toy out of there. To reduce the “rolling” ability, combine 2-3 kinder eggs together. You will get a small bunch, similar to sausages, it will not roll away.
Connect several Kinder Surprise cases to prevent them from rolling away
Video: toy made from a plastic bottle
Teeth scratchers
Kittens, like human babies, have itchy teeth. If the owners did not give the animal something pleasant to chew on, it will find it on its own. And then say goodbye to wires, shoes and other necessary things. To avoid the painful feeling of eating your property, provide your cat with teeth-scratching toys. They can be purchased at a pet store. Children's rubber toys and rings are also suitable, but they will not always be interesting to a mustachioed pet. And here chewy treats For small dogs: pig ears, dried meat and something similar - kittens love it very much.
Your kitten should always have something to scratch his teeth with.
You can make an edible toy yourself. Buy beef tendons, cut them into suitable size pieces and dry them in the freezer. You need to keep them there for 3-4 days without putting them in a bag. Then defrost the workpiece and let the kitten scratch its teeth. He can chew such a toy completely.
Cat owners often give their pets dog treats to scratch their teeth.
The kitten will love raw chicken leg. But to prevent the animal from getting hurt, I first trimmed its claws, and at first I only gave it a “brush” without big bone. By the way, completely little kitty can't chew it off. But an adult animal is quite capable of it. But you have to be careful - tubular bones dangerous. Their fragments can injure the stomach and intestines. When the cat has had enough of playing with a chicken leg, I take it away, but beef tendons are a long-lasting delicacy. I leave them in use until they completely lose their presentation and begin to smell unpleasant.
A chew toy can be made from raw tendons.
Toys for adult animals
A bad owner is one who doesn't play with his cat. As already mentioned, play for a domestic predator is the most important part full life. Of course, an adult, respectable cat does not need as much running and jumping as a young creature. However, without regular active leisure, the animal quickly loses its shape. You don’t want your pet to become lazy, overweight, and end up in the record books as the fattest cat.
This is the fattest cat in Mexico, he doesn't care about games anymore
Entertainment for big cats is no different: use the same ideas of teasers, puzzles, rattles and scratchers that you have already worked out for the kitten. But don't forget to add something new that your pet hasn't played with yet. Old toys can get boring, but the unknown awakens curiosity.
A healthy cat is always ready to play
But sometimes it happens that there is a pause in the games, and the cat has lost the habit of hunting habits. He does not react to the old proven mice, feather dusters, pompoms and other exciting objects. At the same time, you know for sure that the animal is healthy. This means that we will have to teach him to play again.
The game increases the cat's mood
A large toy will help solve the problem. Give your cat a soft faux fur friend. It is better if the gift is a copy of a real animal rather than a cartoon one. That is, a cat, dog, rabbit or someone else in life size. To make friendship happen right away, try rubbing the toy with catnip (catnip) or spraying it with a spray containing an infusion of this herb. Let the cat get used to his new friend, and then make him come to life. Let him jump, run and attack with your help.
An adult cat will frolic like a kitten if you can stir him up
Catnip, or catnip, has a stimulating effect on animals, but not as strongly as valerian. The substance nepetalactone, which the plant contains, is irritating nervous system cats. But, as scientists assure, catnip does not have an addictive effect and does not harm health. And approximately 30% of cats do not react to it at all. Kittens under the age of six months are also indifferent to it.
Catnip excites cats, but not as much as valerian
It is no coincidence that toys for cats are made in the form of mice, fish and birds. Little hunters instinctively react to the silhouette of their prey. If they are allowed to choose, they will prefer toys that are as similar as possible to real living creatures. When our kitten Timon was allowed to roam around the house, from the many soft toys he chose a ferret from IKEA. It turned out to be not quite the right size for him, but satisfied Tim gladly dragged the large booty into his house.
Of all the toys, the cat will prefer the one that most resembles a real animal.
If there are no soft toys or it’s a shame to give them up to be torn to pieces, make a traditional fish mouse for an adult and slightly lazy cat. And put a little dry catnip in the stuffing.
Don't forget to treat your pet with boxes and paper bags from time to time. Just leave them in sight. He himself will figure out what to do with them.
Adult cats, like babies, love tunnels, bags and boxes
A radical way to cheer up a bored cat is to make him a real friend, not a toy one. An aquarium with fish is the simplest thing. It will, of course, interest the animal, but it can put a passive pet in a contemplative mood. But another kitten in the house will definitely add play, fun and movement to the measured life of the fluffy lazy person.
Video: making felt toys with catnip
For cats, play is not entertainment, but a vital necessity. Predators must lie in wait and catch up with prey, for this they have keen eyes, strong muscles, sharp claws and teeth. Domestic cats are equipped with this formidable arsenal, but they live on everything ready-made, surrounded by care and comfort. Only play allows them to express their hunting essence, throw out accumulated energy, and give stress to their body and mind. If you regularly forget to play with your pet, don’t be surprised that he damages furniture and wallpaper, behaves provocatively, or, conversely, has become completely indifferent and passive. Cat games are also useful for the owner: having fun with his pet, he gets a lot of positive emotions, develop dexterity and speed of reaction, otherwise you can fall under a hot clawed paw.
Share with your friends!People who have a furry feline creature probably want to know how to create a house for a cat with your own hands. Of course, such a design can be freely purchased in a store. However, this will not be so cheap, especially when you consider that you need to allocate funds every month to feed your pet, and also worry about vaccinations, hygiene and care in a timely manner.
There are many videos on the Internet in which experienced owners talk about how to make a house for a cat with their own hands. at minimum costs time and money. Surely each of us has an empty cardboard box, an old chair or unnecessary sofa upholstery at home. It is these items that can serve as the main building material for the cat’s future home. But before we start building a house for a cat with our own hands, let’s figure out why an animal needs its own space in the apartment of its owners, who already love and cherish it.
Small kittens, and some adults cats love to hide in different hard to reach places – for example, in cabinets, under armchairs and sofas. And if you show your pet that he has a cozy house, he will hide there and you won’t have to explore the whole house every time in search of your pet.
These animals also have another habit - sharpening their claws on surrounding objects. These are manifestations of the hunter's instinct, and nothing can be done about it. To prevent the cat from ruining the new furniture with its claws, build a house for it and decorate it with a beautiful scratching post. Next, we invite you to study a detailed master class on how to make a house for your beloved cat at home.
How to make a house for a cat with your own hands: master class
To make a cat house you can use parts of an old sofa or simple foam rubber and upholstery, with which you will sheathe the top of the house. This fabric is very convenient for sharpening claws, so the house will essentially perform two functions: serve as a secluded corner for your pet and be a place for his favorite “games.”
Now let's move on to more detailed instructions, and we will conduct a photo master class with detailed comments and comments.
1. Preparation. To make a house for your pet, you need to take upholstery material from an old sofa and pieces of foam rubber, 1.5 and 1.2 cm thick.
2. Making a pattern. For the pattern you will need a template. It can be made from a newspaper by folding it in such a way as shown in Figure 2. In this case, the width of the template should be 30 cm, the length – 40, and the height of the future roof – 25 cm. Apply the template to the scraps of fabric and transfer the design to the fabric , leaving a margin of 2 cm on all sides. In this way, we cut out 8 parts, measuring 40x30x25 - these will be the walls of our house and 2 fragments 40x40, which will serve as the bottom. On flaps that are intended to serve as walls, it is better to apply a design to the front side using soap or chalk.
3. In a similar way, but without two-centimeter allowances, we make parts from foam rubber. We use the same pattern. Number of parts: 40x30x25 – 4 pcs.; 40x40 – 1 pc.
5. We chop off the fabric, sew around the circumference with a sewing machine, placing a piece of newspaper under the foam.
6. Sew inside the circle with a zigzag.
7. Cut a hole in the middle of the circle.
8. Sew the bottom parts together. If you take denser foam rubber for the lower part of the house, then buttons will help to fasten the parts together. 
9. Sew the parts from the wrong side, as can be seen in Fig. We start with the wall with the hole, and then sew on the remaining fragments.
For each of us, home is a cozy room, a warm home, tasty food, sincere atmosphere, and for many also a favorite domestic cat, who, just like us, needs his own nook. Of course, you can buy a beautiful house at a pet store, but it’s better to do it yourself, especially since we have 13 wonderful options with detailed instructions on the picture.
Solar tent
Anyone can make such a tent for a cat. All you need is a bright T-shirt, a couple of wire hangers and cardboard.
Materials
So, prepare: a T-shirt, thick square cardboard, two wire hangers, adhesive tape, pins, pliers.
Cut off the ends (hooks) of the hangers.
We make stands from hangers. To ensure density and smoothness, tape the cardboard around the edges.
We make small holes (to hold the wire tightly) in each corner.
We cross the wires and secure the top with tape. Make sure the legs of the stand are touching the corners of the cardboard. Insert them into the holes.
Bend the ends of the wire on the reverse side. 
To make it easier to move the tent, cover any protruding bends with tape.
The frame is ready. Make sure the wire posts are symmetrical. If necessary, trim them with pliers.
We cover the frame with a T-shirt, folding it as shown in the photo below. The T-shirt should be pulled tight enough.
Place a soft pillow or blanket inside and present the new thing to your cat!
Cardboard tower
A structure made of layers of corrugated cardboard for a cat looks very aesthetically pleasing and unusual. Repeat after us and you will get the same thing!
Materials
Prepare corrugated cardboard, cutter, pencil, compass, glue, brush.
Drawing circles
First of all, let's draw layouts of our cardboard disks, located one above the other. The result will be 8 groups of 4 or 5 disks of a certain size. The dimensions will depend on the size of your pet, but in our example the radii are as follows:
- 21.5 cm
- 21 cm
- 20.5 cm
- 20 cm
- 19.5 cm
- 19 cm
- 18.5 cm
- 18 cm
Cut along the drawn circles.
Basic circles for the bottom
Now we form the base of our house. We cut out a solid disk with a radius of 21.5 cm (without a hole inside), then draw exactly the same 6 disks, but with a hole (we measure 4 cm from the edge in the same way).
We place the discs on a solid base.
Assembling a pyramid.
Drawing the entrance opening
We measure the height of the opening and remove the excess top. Draw the boundaries of the door. You can draw any shape.
On each disk we mark the boundaries of the opening.
Cutting out the door
Using the marked signs, we draw straight cutting lines on the disks. It is important to determine their correct angle of inclination.
Putting the circles back together 
Glue the disks into a pyramid
Let's call the cat!
After the structure is completely dry, we arrange soft spot inside and delight your beloved pet.
Luxurious sofa for an important cat
How long can you occupy your cat’s favorite spot on the couch? Finally, sew him your own. And don't forget about the bows!
For work, prepare:warm fabric (in our example, corduroy), material for the bottom of the sofa, material for interior decoration, padding polyester, scissors, thread, needles and a sewing machine.
Let's draw a layout. Dimensions are determined by the size of the animal. The optimal width of the side panel is 20 cm.
The bottom consists of dense fabric on the bottom, padding polyester and corduroy on top.
Sew the layers together.
We cut the side. Sew along the edges, leaving one side unsewn.
We first attach the side panel to the bottom with pins.
We fill it with synthetic fluff.
Sew up the hole.
Now it’s the turn of the sofa cushions. We also fill it with synthetic fluff. If desired, add a patterned stitch along the edges.
We decorate the crib with bows or other accessories, for example, fish. We admire it!
Cat in the chimney
Materials
To make something like this original house for a cat, prepare: a wood pipe required sizes(can be purchased at hardware store), acrylic paint, sandpaper, wood glue, ruler (or measuring tape), piece of foam rubber or soft fabric for interior decoration.
We measure and cut the tube to the required size.
Cutting out the stand
We draw two straight lines along the tube at a short distance from each other.
We cut along the marked lines.
Thus, we will get a rounded piece that will serve as a stand for our house. Sand the rough edges with sandpaper.
Glue and paint
We paint the main structure and the outside of the stand. After the paint is completely dry, thoroughly glue the stand to the house. Turn the structure upside down and tightly clamp our stand to the base. Wait for the glue to dry (this will take about 30 minutes).
Glue a piece of foam rubber for softness.
Cozy details
Cover the bed with a blanket and place a small decorative pillow. You can also decorate it with curtains on the sides or hang a funny toy for the kitten.
Hanging cat house and shelves - original composition
Such an unusual project will become a real highlight in your home. Now the cat house imitates a hanging shelf, and real small bookshelves serve as steps for it.
We build the house from ordinary wood plywood, cutting out a doorway and a small window in the shape of a cat's face.
But the most creative element of the composition is the cable bridge! It is made from cut strips of birch plywood and grommets connected to a cable. We buy it at a hardware store. Cable ties and fastening clips are also useful. We use a laser cutter for cutting.
The final touch is rugs on the roof of the house and on the steps-shelves. We fasten them with construction glue.
A cat in a poke!
And this project will show an interesting version of a cozy bed that can be used in different ways.
Materials: thick felt fabric, bright fabric for decorative stars, 2 colors of thread - to match the stars and the bag itself, filler, sewing machine, scissors, needle, measuring tape, fabric clips, compass or round shape, pencil, paper, chalk for fabrics.
Cut out two circles for the bottom of the bag.
Sew the circles together, leaving a small hole for filling.
Fill the bottom evenly with filler and sew the hole.
We form the side walls. We take measurements.
Cut out a large rectangular piece.
Fold the rectangle in half and outside Just below the bend we glue decorative stars.
Using three-layer thread, sew the stars to only one side (try not to sew both!)
Fold the rectangle in half and sew the edges along the length. Turn the bag inside out reverse side, hiding the seam.
We fasten the pillow to the bottom with clamps.
Sew it to the sides.
The sleeping bag for the cat is ready. But the most interesting thing is yet to come – the use cases!
Option 1 – cave
Option 2 – cozy high sleeping bag
Option 3 – compact chair
Luxurious crib with columns
Let's start with this ordinary table...
... which we will turn into a luxurious cat bed.
Preparatory work
The headboard for the crib will be a finishing plinth, which we will cut to the required size.
We will make the ends of the columns from antique curly handles.
We will make the legs of the crib from wooden pine blocks.
We fasten them with screws and wood glue.
The frame is ready for finishing!
Let's add more beauty using pink marker paint.
We lay out a beautiful mattress and call the main expert!
Tent for a cat
It's no secret that cats love boxes! Why not try making a real tent out of it for your pet? The principle is the same as that of the “solar tent”.
Materials
We collect the box.
We disassemble wire hangers.
We attach the wires obtained from the hangers to the box.
For strength, glue the edges to the box with hot glue.
We fix the top by wrapping it with wire.
All that remains is to put on the T-shirt.
Transforming an old sweater
You can make a cozy and warm cat bed from an old sweater. Prepare pins, stuffing (eg polyester), pillow, needle, thread and scissors.
Main source material
We sew up the neckline, sew a transverse line between the sleeves (this way we separate the back of the future bed).
We fill the back and sides with polyester.
Sew the cuffs. 
We put the pillow inside.
Sew up the hole and fasten the sleeves to the base with pins.
Sew and remove the pins.
You can brag about the end result!
Two-story building
A full two-story house can also be an excellent design for a cat's home. A minimum of drawing skills, good imagination and cardboard boxes will definitely come in handy in this matter. And a few more details - a knife (or scissors), a ruler, a pencil.
First of all, we cut out the door and windows, then we construct the roof. Glue it to the frame and you can decorate!
Another idea for a funny cardboard house for a cat
Striped tent
If you have a cat “Matroskin” at home, make him such a tent. And then for sure she and your minke will be like two boots.
Comfort cube
This cube house is made of foam rubber, covered with beautiful fabric. The work is not fun, but the result is amazing!
More creative cat house ideas:
Feel free to experiment and implement unusual ideas in such an important project as a cat house. Believe me, not only the main owner will be delighted, but also all the surrounding guests and family members!
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