![]() Heavy-duty metal brackets support the shelf from below, and I topped it with carpet tiles that match the décor. The existing windowsill was just 3 inches deep, not adequate for lounging, so we put a piece of plywood to fit inside the window and extended it out in an arch. Photography courtesy Kate Benjamin.įor the most advanced DIYers out there, here’s a custom window shelf that I built in my office. Make a custom shelf Make a custom shelf for your cat. If the shelf is up high, give kitty an easy way to get on and off the shelf without having to jump too far. Simple finished shelves from any hardware or home improvement store work perfectly - just add a non-slip surface, like carpet or a strip of yoga mat, to the top and anchor the shelf securely to the wall, ideally into the studs. Photography courtesy Michelle Tan Julius.įor those of you who are a bit handier, install a shelf to create a spot for your cat to look out the window. Maybe add a soft blanket or a bed to her favorite perch on the tower. If you don’t have a built-in window perch waiting to be decorated, the easiest thing you can do is move a cat tree in front of the window and, voila! Instant lookout! Pick a cat tree or tower that has sizeable platforms that let kitty lounge while she’s watching the scenery. How easy was that? And it’s super cute, too! Move a cat tree in front of the window Move a cat tree in front of the window. Photography courtesy Kate Benjamin.Īs you can see, this lucky cat now enjoys her luxury window perch, where she spends most of her time. We even hung stuffed bird toys from the glass ceiling in the space, so kitty can swat at them when she sees real birds outside.Ī windowsill can be paradise for your cat when you make a few catifications like adding a scratcher, cat grass and a thick shag carpet. Photography courtesy Kate Benjamin.īut there was nothing to entice kitty to jump up and enjoy the view, so we added a thick shag carpet, some risers with fleece mats to create different levels, a sisal-wrapped scratcher and some fresh, potted cat grass and catnip. This kitchen had the perfect window just waiting to be catified! Look at all that space surrounded on three sides by big beautiful windows! Decorate an existing window for your cat - after. ![]() You choose! Decorate an existing window ledge Decorate an existing window for your cat - before. You don’t have to have any special skills or spend a lot of money - just pick a good location, then make it comfy, and your cat will be curled up watching the show in no time! Here are some ideas for creating a fantastic window lookout for your cat, from very easy to more advanced. It’s really easy to create a special space near a window for your cat to enjoy the view. ![]() For indoor cats, windows provide hours of entertainment and mental stimulation - vital to keeping your cat happy and healthy.
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