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5 DIY Cat Rooms You Can Make Today (With Pictures)
Our cats deserve a spot in the house that's reserved just for them. Many would love the extra space to play, lounge, and eat in peace. Or maybe you have a whole fleet of cats that have too many belongings to fit in certain spaces. No matter your reason, we have the DIY project for you.
Whether you can dedicate an entire room to your feline or just their very own small house or cubby, here are a few DIY cat room plans that should turn out amazing. Pick one you feel comfortable with and go for it!
Top 5 DIY Cat Room Ideas
1. Modern Cat Condo With Wood Crates by Mother Daughter Projects DIY
| Materials: | Wood crate, wine box, wood tray, 2x4, carpet, Velcro, screws, metal peel-and-stick tiles, scrap wood, ½-inch dowel, spray paint, sisal rope, rope monkey fist knot, Varathane Briarsmoke wood stain |
| Tools: | Hot glue gun, tin snips, sander, clamps |
| Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
If you are quite the crafter, we have the nifty Modern Cat Condo With Wood Crates that you can check out. You’ll have to gather several materials up front, but the result is aesthetically pleasing, functional, and sturdy (if made correctly).
What’s really great about this DIY is that it has both video and written step-by-step tutorials, so you can go at your own pace and see the process unfold yourself.
If you feel comfortable with a can of spray paint and don’t mind buying some materials for the job, this is a pleasant little private space for your cat to enjoy.
2. Closet-to-Cat-Room Conversion by Your Modern Family
| Materials: | Litter box, shelves, hammocks, carpet |
| Tools: | Hammer, drill, nails |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
Do you have an extra closet that just collects junk and doesn't get used? If so, you can give your cat their own private getaway—and it won't be too difficult with this Closet-to-Cat-Room Conversion.
What we really love about this particular DIY is that you can store all your cat's belongings literally inside, including the litter box. Since it's in an enclosed spot, it reduces any odor trails throughout your house after your cat has done their business.
Even though this DIY description shows you how they did it, you can really get personal and creative with this one. Essentially, any toys, goodies, or hideaways inside that you add are all up to you. But it’s a wonderful way to draw inspiration for your own home.
3. Playhouse for Pets DIY Cat Cottage by JRC Design
| Materials: | Etsy Playhouse Cat Cottage Plans, carpet |
| Tools: | Glue gun, scissors |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
If you want to secure a plan that unfolds the process for you, check out the Playhouse for Pets DIY Cat Cottage. You'll need to purchase the plans from Etsy, but they will tell you what you need to get started. You first make the base floor plans out of cardboard. Then, you can fully take the reins, creating a piece that stands out even more. You can paint the cardboard or follow the DIY video and use a spare carpet to make it a scratch-friendly place for your cat to hang out.
This is more of a guided DIY project, which is perfect for beginners. If you want to try it, you simply make the purchase and then go to town to work on it.
4. DIY Cat Hotel by Handmade Pretties
| Materials: | Old dresser or armoire, fabric, thread, sisal rope, carpet, paint |
| Tools: | Carpet tacks, carpet glue, eyehooks, carabiner clips |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
We think that this DIY Cat Hotel is an amazing way to give your cat their very own room for a low cost. Something that you’d have to pay hundreds of dollars at the store can be yours for cheap if you are thrifty and crafty.
Just like these DIYers, you can put your kids to work to personalize this project. It's a ton of fun, and there is so much room for creativity. What we really love is how many different options you have with creation.
The tutorial is a good guideline, but you can really make it your own. You don't have to get any tools in some cases; it depends on how you want it to turn out. You can make a very intricate hotel or have basic paint and a few hammocks.
5. Tardis Cat Playhouse DIY by iCreatived
| Materials: | Wood, paint, carpet, screws, nails, glue |
| Tools: | Hammer, paintbrush, drill, saw |
| Difficulty Level: | Advanced |
This is the Tardis Cat Playhouse DIY. How adorable is this adaptation of the famous phone booth from "Doctor Who"! It is a large addition to a room, but you can add all your cat's favorite toys and hammocks in one spot.
If you have multiple cats, all the better. After a while, you might not even remember that you have them, once they see just how awesome their new hideaway is. Plus, it's a really nifty creation to put in your home.
Generally speaking, it will likely take someone with lots of experience to create, or you may just need to work together with a few other people to make it happen. Plus, a few of the materials might be out of budget for some people.
Conclusion
You can have a ton of fun coming up with your very own cat room. You can get really creative or keep it simple but functional. You can designate an entire room in your home or create a room within a room—your cat will love it, no matter what.
You should pick something within your skill level, but don’t hesitate to give yourself a challenge if you’re up for it!
See also: How to Keep a Cat Out of a Room
Featured Image Credit: Arina Krasnikova, Pexels
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Ashley Bates, a freelance writer with a passion for pets, is currently studying animal therapy. She is a mother to four children and 23 pets, both furry and feathery. Ashley actively volunteers at local shelters, advocates for animal welfare, and rescues animals in distress. Her mission is to promote awareness, education, and entertainment about pets to help prevent animal homelessness. She specializes in the care and well-being of dogs and cats.
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