Cat furniture is an essential part of owning a cat, but it is certainly not cheap, especially if you have multiple cats. Cats love to climb and like to nap and rest, where they have a high vantage point to scan their environment. Without dedicated furniture, they’ll climb whatever else they can find, resulting in broken ornaments and scratched furniture in your home!
You don’t need to fork out tons of cash to provide your feline with decent cat furniture, though, and there are so many designs online to help you out. PVC is a lightweight, inexpensive material, so it is an ideal choice for your cat’s furniture. This article includes 12 DIY PVC cat furniture ideas you can make at home today! Let’s check them out!
Do you have multiple cats in your home and not enough space for them all to nap? This five-tier cat tree will do just the trick! Using standard 1-inch PVC piping and four-way and three-way brackets, you can build this tree in a couple of hours, and it won’t cost you much, either!
Each tier has a plywood base of 18×18 inches. Once everything has been cut to size, you can assemble it in minutes and customize it to your (or your cat’s) preferences.
Cats love to nap on an elevated surface, whether it’s on your bed or on the arm of your sofa. With this simple PVC hammock, you can make your cat an elevated bed that is extremely lightweight, easy to move, and quick and easy to make.
All you need is a few lengths of 1-inch PVC pipe, four three-way brackets, and the fabric of your choice to hang from the pipes. The thicker the fabric, the stronger it will be, but you could use strong, breathable material for summer months, too. It’s also a breeze to remove and wash.
Cats need a dedicated scratching post to keep your furniture intact, and PVC is a great way to build one cheaply and easily. This unique cactus design will enable your cat to scratch to their heart’s content, and it looks great!
All you’ll need is a thick plywood board to create a stable base for the post, PVC piping of around 3–4 inches (depending on your desired height), two 90-degree elbow joints, and sisal rope to wrap around the piping. For added flair, dye the rope green for an authentic cactus design!
Regarding PVC piping and the variety of joints and sizes, the only limit is your imagination. With time and planning, you can build a wide array of furniture for your cat, including this incredible “catio.”
This design has netting around the entire perimeter to keep your cat safe with a small built-in door, and you can add PVC ladders, hammocks, trees, or any other designs to make a safe PVC playground for your feline.
This PJAS Cat Tree is an inspiration to cat lovers everywhere. It’s not hard to make, and all you need is a PJAS dish, shelf supports, PVC pipe, and a few other materials. If your cats love to be up high where they can see everything but still be able to relax at the same time, this is the cat tree for them.
This PVC Pipe Cat Condo is perfect for someone with more than a couple of cats. You can make the bed supports from solid boards, canvas, and cloth. Make sure to put a bit more cloth over each bed to give your felines more privacy.
If you build it right, this condo can comfortably fit seven to eight cats. They’ll enjoy the luxury of being up high but may fight over who gets the top bunk!
This Cat Tower with Hammock is difficult to build but fun for your felines. If you’re looking for a cat tower that has a hammock for your cat to lounge in but don’t want to pay much to purchase one, you’re in luck.
This cat tower requires a PVC pipe, fabric for the hammock, shower curtain rings, and various tools, but it isn’t a project you want to take on alone if you’re a beginner DIYer. However, if you can build this cat tower, your cats will be forever grateful for this sturdy tower with a hammock.
If you want your cats to go outside but don’t want them to be able to roam where they might get hurt or worse, this DIY Cat Cage has three layers and is perfect for multiple cats if needed. Your cat can get fresh air and sunshine while still being protected from predators and other dangers.
When you have more than one cat, they can fight over which one gets to lay on the bed. This PVC Bunk Bed for Cats is a great way to provide your cats with the luxury they need. Although designed for small dogs, it’s also perfect for lazy felines!
If you have more than two cats, you might need another one, but since they are easy to build and inexpensive, you shouldn’t have much of a problem. You can even place the bed in front of a window so your cats can lounge in their bed and look out at the squirrels and birds running across the yard.
If you’re tired of your cat getting on the counters, furniture, and tables to see out of your windows, this PVC Cat Window Perch is for you. You can quickly build this window perch, then place it in a window to save your couch from getting fur all over it.
Make sure to place a pillow or something on the perch to ensure your cat’s comfort while looking at the birds in the yard.
Alternatively, if you want to surprise your cat with something cool, check out the Hepper Hi-Lo Cat Scratcher. It's not just a scratcher; it's a piece of modern furniture that your cat can play on. It's got a curvy design that's perfect for stretching and moving, and it's built tough with strong birch plywood and thick B-flute cardboard. You can adjust it to three different heights, which keeps cats entertained. Plus, it won't break the bank! Our cats love it, and we do too.
At Catster, we’ve admired Hepper for many years, and decided to take a controlling ownership interest, so that we could benefit from the outstanding designs of this cool cat company!
When it comes to PVC piping, your imagination is the only limit, and you can make unique furniture for your cat in just a few hours at little cost. Whether you need a new scratching post, a cat tree, or even a large cat condo, PVC piping and patience can yield great results. Have you made furniture for your cats from PVC? Show us your pictures in the comments!
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Patricia is a pet writer and lifelong animal lover. She has two cats (Binx and Link) and one dog (Mystery). Binx was found as a kitten under her house and has been part of the family ever since! Patricia is also a published author under the pen name Skylar McKinzie. When she isn’t writing, Patricia enjoys volunteering at her local animal rescue.
