28 Cute Cat Furniture Ideas That Will Complement Your Apartment Decor & Make Your Kitty Happy
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If you’ve ever looked at cat furniture—like scratch posts, cat trees, and litter box enclosures— and thought, “I love my cat, but… yikes 😬”, you’re not alone haha.
Sure, cat furniture design has historically been not-so-cute, but guess what? These days you don’t have to choose between a happy kitty and a stylish apartment!
There are actually so many cute, thoughtfully designed cat beds, scratcher posts, and even litter box situations that can seamlessly fit into the overall style of your space—whether you live with a cat in a studio apartment, a regular apartment, or a house you own.
So in this video, I’m showing you the cute cat furniture I’ve found that will allow you to pamper your kitty while keeping things pretty.
And you’ll see that being a childless cat lady has never looked so good. 😉
Cat Beds
Now, I know that even if you buy your cat a cat bed fit for a princess, there's a good chance they'll just ignore it and sleep in the box it came in instead. We know this. As cat owners who have decided to devote our lives to loving these adorable little assholes, we'd have it no other way. 🙃
Nonetheless, I found some cat beds that will look good in your space and also make your kitty nice and comfy—should they deem it as worthy of them as a cardboard box.
When shopping for a cat bed that complements your apartment's aesthetic, think of it as choosing a chic accent piece that just happens to also be intended for your cat.
And when you're searching, try looking for materials or patterns that align with your decor. What's your personal interior style? And which cat beds would pair well with the style that currently exists in your space?
For example, woven rattan or macramé would be great for a boho vibe. Chunky knits, felt, or faux fur would be great for a warm, cozy look. Or even something like this moon bed would be great if you're into more of a witch aesthetic. There are even mid-century modern cat beds—like this one. There really is something for everyone!
And when it comes to your color palette, going with neutral tones or muted colors can make it so the cat bed doesn't necessarily stand out and instead blends seamlessly into your existing decor. Then, on the other hand, if you want the cat bed to make more of a statement, you can go with something with a bit more personality—like this David Bowie number, which would create a fun, rock-and-roll moment in your space.
When I preach in my videos about finding little ways to incorporate what you love or geek out about in your space, something like a David Bowie cat bed is what I'm talking about. It's about finding stylish ways to express your fandom in things. And if you're a David Bowie fan, this would be a perfect personality piece. And it would be extra perfect if you just so happen to have a cat named Ziggy. I mean, I feel like you're required to get this if that's the case!
Cat Trees & Scratch Posts
Now, let's move on to cat trees and scratch posts, which can be some of the most aesthetically problematic cat furniture—because, frankly, they've historically been real ugly. But nowadays, it's actually very possible to find cat trees and scratch posts that don't look like shag-carpeted jungle gyms!
So when shopping for a scratch post or cat tree—which are often combined into one—think of it as selecting an interesting sculpture for your space. One that adds aesthetic value rather than detracting from the existing style of the room.
I personally found that there are a lot of wood cat trees that would add a nice, organic, rustic woodland vibe and really would act as sculptural pieces that aren't immediately obvious cat trees.
I mean, for example, you could tell guests that this cat tree is a rustic Art Nouveau installation, and they probably wouldn't even question it. 😉
There are also some cat trees that look really cute and cozy with flower-shaped cushions combined with that rustic wood look, which I think balances a kind of playfulness with style. I mean, we are talking about cat trees here. They don’t have to be super serious!
And there are also even scratch posts that double as wall art—like this one and this one. These are actually quite pretty as pieces of wall art, all things considered! Granted, it'd have to be wall art hung quite low for your kitty to reach. And you'd, of course, need the wall space for it. And you’d probably want to prioritize your true art over something like this. But in certain situations, it could be a good option.
Then if you're really short on space but you really want to give your kitty a place to climb, you can opt for a little shelving obstacle course like this.
In this case, no additional floor space is taken up. And it's neutral enough to not be an eyesore; it's not made out of plastic, it's not silly and kitschy-looking. I mean, don't get me wrong—it would be a bit of a visual commitment. So I guess it depends on how much you want to dedicate your apartment’s aesthetic to your cat! But you could do a smaller-scale version of this. You don’t have to go all out like in the picture.
So basically, try searching for cat trees and scratch posts that could almost—almost—be mistaken for a sculptural art element rather than an ugly carpet tower you impulsively ordered on Amazon to keep your cat from destroying your couch.
Litter Boxes
Moving along, we have the dreaded litter box situation—arguably the only shitty thing about having a cat, so to speak.
And unlike the previous cat furniture I've covered here—which can make a noticeable style statement if you want them to—the litter box is something we definitely want to be as unnoticeable as possible. And even though you can't wrap a Harry Potter invisibility cloak around the litter box and make it magically disappear, there are ways to make it more subtle.
And probably the best way to do that is to get a litter box enclosure, aka a litter box cabinet. They look just about like normal cabinets (with no funny business going on inside) but in reality, they have a little secret kitty bathroom inside. They do pretty much look like any old normal cabinet—if you don't look hard enough.
This is a great option for us apartment dwellers, because it's not like we have a laundry room or any kind of discreet extra space to tuck the litter box away in, like a lot of homeowners do. So unfortunately, us renters really have to coexist with the litter box. That means we have even more of a reason to make them as relatively cute and discreet as possible.
But if you don't have room in your small apartment for what basically amounts to another piece of furniture, there are some actual litter boxes that aren't offensively ugly. I mean, let's be honest—a litter box will never quite be pretty, but there are some that look pretty good, like the ones featured above.
All in all, when looking for a litter box situation that isn’t horrendous, just look for something that can at least—on some level—blend in with your space.
And really, just accept the fact that we signed up for this as cat owners who live in small apartments. Like, what are we supposed to do? Not have these precious little angels living with us just because of their horrific litter box situations?
