Furniture

July 17, 2021

This Stylish Cat Tower Gives a Much-Needed Makeover To Traditional Feline Furniture

With beige carpeting and faux fur-lined perches and boxes, bulky cat trees aren’t exactly the most beautiful pieces of furniture in our homes. Our feline friends seem to love them, though, because they provide a place to nap, scratch, and play. With both human and cat needs in mind, China-based Ziel Home Furnishing has designed the award-winning—and rather stylish—Watch Tower Cat Climbing Tree.

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May 5, 2021

Playful ‘catHAUS’ Lets Humans Lounge on a Chic Mini House Built for Cats

As cat lovers, we would do almost anything for our feline friends. But with their common tendency to lay claim to absolutely any space or household object they see fit, it’s not uncommon to find ourselves in a battle for the comfiest perch in the house. With this in mind, award-winning design studio SPACE International created catHAUS—a playful piece of cat furniture designed as a space where both you and your cat can relax.

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April 17, 2021

Floating Cat Shelves Are a Stylish Way To Entertain Your Feline Friends

Most cat lovers know that our feline friends need things like scratching posts, beds, and climbing spots to keep them happy. And although our cats love it, pet furniture is often an eyesore for us humans. That’s why husband and wife team Igor and Maryna of CatsMode decided to design stylish cat furniture that looks like contemporary wall decor.

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November 27, 2020

This Giant Kotatsu Futon Is Big Enough to Keep Your Entire Family Warm This Winter

Have you heard of the kotatsu? The ingenious Japanese invention is a multi-functional piece of furniture that features a table frame covered by a heavy blanket, with a heating source underneath. The ultra-cozy design dates back to the 14th century, when traditional Japanese households would sit at a kotatsu to keep warm while they eat. Today, there are many modern versions of the traditional design, from a desk-style kotatsu to one with storage space.

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