How to make a cat bed, fun DIY Beds for Your Cat
If you're a cat owner looking to add a personalized touch to your furry friend's naptime sanctuary, you've come to the right place.
In this guide on "How to Make a Cat Bed," we'll explore creative and easy DIY cat bed ideas that not only provide comfort but also showcase your crafting skills. Crafting a cosy haven for your feline companion doesn't have to be a daunting task.
Our DIY cat bed ideas are designed to be both practical and stylish ensuring a purr-worthy space for your pet, from repurposing old furniture to creating a custom bed from scratch.
We have got you covered with step by step instructions on making a cat bed that suits your cats preferences, dive into the world of Cat Bed DIY and discover the joy of crafting a special place for your beloved pet to rest and recharge.
Our furry friends love finding a snug spot to snuggle up and given the length of time a cat spends sleeping, as we discussed in our other blog how long do cats sleep?
They are always in search of peaceful corners, so crafting your own pet beds can be a wonderful way to offer your feline companion a secluded sanctuary.
If your cat frequently disrupts your sleep a fantastic pet bed might be the solution to ensure you enjoy a restful night!
Explore how to make a cat bed with these four amazing budget friendly and stylish methods to fashion your personalized cat bed.
Kitty Cat Jumper Bed
There are lots of comfy cat donut beds available on the market that cats love, but there is a cheap alternative you can make at home.
Who can resist the comfort of a cosy jumper also assembling this DIY cat bed requires less than five minutes.
You will need.
- An old sweater, the more comfy the better such as wool or thick cotton.
- Soft large bed pillow.
- Thread & needle (trim excess thread).
Instructions
- Lay the old sweater on the floor front side down.
- Push the pillow inside the old sweater, pillow case style which gives it the bed look.
- Use the needle & thread to sew the end of old sweater to secure the pillow inside, trim excess thread.
This pet bed is effortlessly portable and lightweight to make neat sew across the top and bottom of jumper to ensure the pillow stays in place.
Ensure the old sweater is clean yet retains your scent providing a comforting experience to remind them of snuggling with you.
Our cat enjoyed it so much that she attempted to rest on the jumper even before the bed was fully made.
Cat Hammock Bed
There are some really nice cat window beds and hammocks on the market, but lets have a look at this homemade version.
Reusing and recycling, only needing old shirts, similar to using an old clothing item with the sweater bed.
You will need
- Large Cardboard Box
- Old shirt or fabric
- Scissors or knife
- Hot glue
- Paint & Paintbrush
Instructions
- Tape the top & bottom of box to keep the structure strong.
- Cut out the sides of cat box and trim excess, use hot glue to make box rigid and stronger.
- Paint externally and internally.
- Cut the perfect size square of fabric, trim excess and stitch edge.
- Use the knife to cut holes in box and attached the fabric with hot glue and tie a bow.
- Watch your cat take a nap in their new pet bed.
Achieving the ideal cat nap sleeping spot with this hammock involves avoiding over tightening the fabric, have slack allowing for stretch reminiscent of a hammock.
This pet bed looks great
Cupboard Cat Bed
An innately curious cat loves observing their surroundings and positioning a hideaway near your bed enables them to monitor to be close to you at bedtime.
The seclusion provided by this bed will be particularly appealing to them.
You will need
- An old bedside table
- Pencil
- Saw
- Furniture Paint & Wax
Instructions
- Empty the bedside table and clean.
- Mark the cats entrance hole with pencil any shape either standard or cats head shape.
- Use saw to cut the shape out of the doors and trim excess.
- Paint in any colour you want or keep natural.
- Then use furniture wax to give luxury finish.
Select a towel instead of a pillow as it offers greater flexibility, allowing your cat to knead it comfortably while settling in.
Interested in learning more about - Why do cats knead?
Simple Cardboard Box Bed
The most simple design and our cats favorite pet bed, the simple cardboard box does not get enough credit.
You will need
- Sturdy cardboard box. An old box is fine.
- An extra large t-shirt.
- Duck tape or hot glue
- Knife or Scissors.
- Old towel.
Instructions
- Use the duck tape or hot glue like you would when posting a box.
- Put a towel on the inside for comfort
- Cut an entrance hole in the side of box same size as neck hole on t-shirt.
- Stretch the t-shirt over the box position the neck hole inline with hole cut.
- The t-shirt should stay in position, if not a few dots of hot glue will keep in in place.
It's common knowledge that cats have a fondness for cardboard boxes, and these boxes can serve as excellent materials for crafting DIY cat beds.
Why cats love boxes? please read our blog for the answer.
Conclusion
Crafting uncomplicated DIY cat beds like these ensures that you furnish your furry companion with a cosy, secure, and snug space to claim as her own.
All they require is a comfortable spot to rest and a vantage point to keep a watchful eye on her surroundings.
As a cat owner i love good crafting fun for our furry friends. Its fun to make DIY, cat sized cozy beds!
Why not get the children involved too!
Written by - Kelly Rushton of Feline Fancy Ltd.
Kelly is a writer and cat mum to nine Ragdoll cats who rule the house.
She has written an array of cat blogs with just a few listed below to help new owners better care for there cute fur balls.
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