Sari's DIY Cat Castle

Emily and I are admittedly becoming that weird forever-unmarried couple who have no plans to have children, but fawn over their two cats like they were indeed our offspring. We're like Kurt and Goldie without the brood. Both our nurturing instincts and our propensity to tease is redirected at our two lil' stinkers, Eames and Eero. But one department which I wish I could improve is in providing the cats a more challenging place to play...

Most cat furniture looks like it was put together using scrap carpet and miscellaneous as-is furniture parts and lumber from Home Depot. Nothing I'd ever want in our home. But then there's people like Sari, who took inspiration from a Modern Cat creation and improved upon it with colourful details that complement the rest of her white and green themed home. Sari's Cat Castle is what every cat dreams of playing and resting upon, while every cat owner hopes to have instead of the usual jute covered monstrosity.

And check our Sari's litterbox IKEA hack...it's equally as stylish and thoughtfully designed. The rest of her blog is inspiring for both feline and non-feline related decor, especially if green and white is your thing.

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Ridiculously cute.

posted by sally305 on August 27th 2009 at 9:10pm
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wonderful photos of those beautiful cats! and how lucky are they to live in that home?!

posted by sassydo on August 27th 2009 at 9:26pm
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My heart has melted into a puddle. If only I weren't deathly allergic to kitties.

posted by 1GH on August 27th 2009 at 10:47pm
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What a surprise to see my home, cats and images here!
Sari

posted by sitruunapuu on August 28th 2009 at 12:58am
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Wow. Very nice!

(And I really like that Gregory uses the first person singular for this article where appropriate...)

posted by morfydd on August 28th 2009 at 5:17am
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ooooooh my husband would love this! That kitty is pretty precious too...

http://cozylittlecave.blogspot.com

posted by CozyLittleCave on August 28th 2009 at 7:13am
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Okay... get ready, coming from me this is huge because I'm not a cat person...

Awwwwwwww! SO CUTE!!!! and modern and cool...

posted by jeffnyc on August 28th 2009 at 8:31am
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Now I am inspired! I agree that most cat furniture is an abomination, but my kitties are begging for something. I could absolutely see something like this! Time for a trip to IKEA to get something to hack!

posted by Bee T. on August 28th 2009 at 8:54am
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This is definitely nicer than most of the cheaply-constructed beige monstrosities out there. It's still too big and clunky if you have an apartment. I still think cat shelves and ledges look better and are more versatile (or just make sure the tops of your bookcases, fridge, etc. are clear and accessible to the cats).

posted by slowdown on August 28th 2009 at 10:18am
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Love it, what a hoot! Unfortunately I need to provide some carpet, somewhere, for clawing or they go after my silk area rug. You've definitely given me inspiration to improve the furball's perching places!

posted by Rucy on August 28th 2009 at 10:30am
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I have to have this for my small kitty. My 27 pounder is too fat to take advantage, he wouldn't even fit out one of the little windows!! I love this cat; absolutely beautiful!

posted by cliokitty on August 28th 2009 at 2:40pm
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