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Another Amazing Cat-friendly House Design from Japan

December 31, 2012 by hauspanther 7 Comments
Japanese Cat-friendly House Design

Perhaps you remember the unbelievable cat-friendly house from Japan that I posted previously. Well, here is another one that may be even more incredible. The Cats’ House designed by Japanese architecture firm Fauna +DeSIGN was built for the owners 16 cats (and 5 canines). It has every kind of climbing and perching structure a feline family could ever dream of, all… Read More

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Unbelievable Cat-friendly House Design from Japan

December 31, 2012 by hauspanther 10 Comments
Japanese Cat-friendly House Design

As you may be aware, the Japanese treat their pets like children, and since they are also masters of good design, it’s no surprise that some Japanese housing builders are now designing homes with special features for pets. These amazing images are from Asahi Kasei’s Plus-Nyan house. Obviously a great deal of research went into the… Read More

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Office Design Hauspanther Style

December 31, 2012 by hauspanther 1 Comment
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I thought I’d share one of my own environmental design projects with you. Ever since I moved into my condo and set-up the office, the cabinets over the desk have been off limits. I think at first I thought I was going to display breakable things up there, but I never did and I finally… Read More

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Pre-made Shelves for DIY Custom Cat Climbing Walls

December 31, 2012 by hauspanther Leave a Comment
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I’m always on the lookout for attractive pre-made shelving that could be used to create cat climbing walls. Here are a few of my finds that you could easily mix and match to create a wonderfully creative cat climbing wall: Creative Connectors Trio Wall Mount Shelves$35.95 These shelves measure 15.75″ wide by 22.6″ tall by… Read More

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Vintage TV Turned Stylish Cat Bed

December 31, 2012 by hauspanther 3 Comments
DIY Cat Bed from Vintage TV

Melissa found an old 1950s-60s TV literally on the curb in her neighborhood and decided to get creative! She gutted the thing, cleaned it up, and turned it into a stylish cat bed! This kitty hideaway is finished with mod wallpaper and it even has modern art on the wall. Melissa added a faux flokati… Read More

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Simple and Elegant DIY Cat Climbing Shelves

December 31, 2012 by hauspanther Leave a Comment
DIY Cat Climbing Shelves

I love these simple cat climbing shelves posted over at Saucy Dwellings. They used Ikea Lack shelves with a custom made shelf that wraps around the corner and leads to a window shelf over the front door. Brilliant!

Filed Under: Environmental Design

Wooden Shipping Pallet Turned DIY Cat Bed

December 31, 2012 by hauspanther 1 Comment
DIY Cat Bed from Wooden Pallet

Check out this awesome project from Lucia Martinez over at The Hairpin! It’s a rustic cat bed, complete with sisal scratcher, made out of an old wooden shipping pallet. Brilliant! Get all the details here.

Filed Under: Environmental Design

Sasha’s Custom Cat Stand

December 31, 2012 by hauspanther 1 Comment
DIY Modern Cat Tree

Ashii from Minnesota was looking for a very specific piece of cat furniture to accommodate the needs of her family. Ashii and her partner Ippocratis adopted a Siamese kitten named Sasha to keep their little dog Remy company. The two get along beautifully, however, they needed separate places for mealtime, because there was too much… Read More

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Cat Climbing Heaven All In White

December 31, 2012 by hauspanther 2 Comments
Modern Cat Climbing Shelves

This is one of the most stunning cat-friendly interiors I’ve seen! So simple and elegant, the crisp white design sets off the gorgeous cats, showcasing them as the beautiful creatures they are. Alinta clearly has an eye for design! The placement of the floating white shelves creates a perfect climbing area for Alinta’s cats without being an… Read More

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DIY Kitty Condo From Lowe’s Creative Ideas

December 31, 2012 by hauspanther Leave a Comment
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Lowe’s Creative Ideas put together an awesome set of instructions and a demo video showing you how to make this cool 3-section kitty condo using basic supplies. It starts with a cardboard concrete form and a carpet runner. A little adhesive (look for one that says non-toxic when dry) and voila! Visit the Lowe’s Creative Ideas website for… Read More

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