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Have fun with IKEA furniture to create beautiful spaces for your cats!
Your cats will definitely enjoy it!
Let me fill you in on a cat parent secret: Ikea and cats make the perfect match!
Theyre also a relatively inexpensive alternative to cat trees, especially if your cat isnt declawed.
Wrap a few of the table legs with sisal rope likethis, for your cats scratching pleasure.
Stylish Ikea Cat Litter Loo
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Cats litter boxes arent really aesthetically pleasing.
But that doesnt mean it cant be done.
Look at this gorgeous Ikea cabinet, for example.
If I didnt tell you, would you have guessed it was a cat litter cabinet?
To make your cats stylish litter loo, you will need an Ikea cabinet.
Any cabinet will do, but Im particularly drawn to the design of theIkea Brimnescabinet.
Install a cat door likethison one of the cabinets sides, and thats it.
All thats left is adding in the litter box and other litter cleaning equipment you may need.
An outdoor cat lounge like this would be perfect for those warm summer days.
It also makes a safe haven for your fur baby while you do some gardening or yard work.
You will need a couple ofIkea Henjeshelves, chicken wire, and a few knobs and screws.
You will also need your drill and a staple gun to attach all your materials together.
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Convert them into a posh two-level cat bed instead.
Your little whiskers will thank you later.
You will need an appropriate-lengthed Ikea Elvarli post and a few Elvarli brackets.
Add wooden panel boards liketheseto serve as the cats platform, and thats pretty much it.
This cat tree is perfect for small spaces.
The open style makes the room look bigger than it actually is.
And no, were not going to repurpose an Ikea furniture for this hack.
Instead, we use an Ikea mini rug and staple this on to your DIY wooden platform.
Wall-Mounted Cat Home
Cats love heights.
Or at least they love climbing on to furniture no matter how high they are.
Give those feline limbs a daily challenge by creating a mini-home on the wall.
For the homes frame, you will need anIkea Kallaxsingle shelf unit.
Check out moreIKEA Kallax hacks here.
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This hack is perfect if you have a limited floor area for a proper cat treehouse.
They also come in different lengths, allowing you to play around with your layouts.
Having the litter box concealed inside a cabinet improves the aesthetics of your room while saving space.
A neatly tucked away litter box would also make those tiny curious hands away from potentially harmful cat poop.
This wall-mounted open shelving punch in nook would sit perfectly atop the fridge.
Recreate this hang out space with open-style Ikea shelves, such as the BESTA or the LACK.
Check out moreIKEA kitchen hacks here!
But this doesnt necessarily mean they need to take up a lot of space in a room.
The most space-efficient way of giving your little whiskers their own sanctuary is by building a vertical lounge.
Do this by stacking a few Ikea Lack side tables on top of each other.
Wrap a few of the table stands with jute twine to serve as scratching posts.
Finally, for comfort, place a cozy cat bed likethis,one on of the shelves.
DIY Forage Board
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Make mealtime fun and challenging for your cat with this DIY forage board.
Its super easy to make, and the base material comes from the seat of anIkea Juleschair.
Attach a sisal carpet on one side and a few food cups on the other, and thats it.
The great thing about this is its super mobile.
Build this deluxe cat station, and I bet you no one would ever guess whats hidden inside!
You may also want to mount an exhaust fan likethis, to keep nasty smells away.
Its super easy to make, too!
Remember to use a strong-hold wooden glue to ensure that the beds stack together securely.
Top-Entry Litter Bin
Top-entry cat litter boxes are great for keeping your cats litter space mess-free.
This means less cleaning for you and makes it more hygienic for your space.
The downside is, top-entry litter bins can cost incredibly more than the standard ones.
The upside: anIkea SORTERAis an inexpensive DIY alternative!
Your furry pal will have hours of mental and physical exercise in this space.
Check out moreIKEA hackslike this!
But your cat may not agree, and they may end up interrupting you from time to time.
Create this stylish modern cat scratcher and place it beside the living room couch.
This way, your furry baby is entertained while you watch a bit of entertainment, too.
It looks so relaxing, doesnt it?
If this was big enough to fit humans, Id probably want one too!
Mobile Cat Hammock
If you loved the previous hack, youd probably love this more.
This mobile hammock version has two levels: perfect if you have a few cats at home.
You will need an IkeaBEKVAM cartand your choice of fabric for the hammock.
You will also a fabric stapler likethisto complete the project.
