How We Design the Perfect Cat Bed: Guest Post & Giveaway by Tuft + Paw

How do you like to sleep? You’ve probably got a couple different sized pillows depending on your sleep position at the moment, a top sheet, a duvet or comforter, and maybe even another layer during the winter. Although cats have different criteria for what makes a comfortable bed, there are still a number of factors that are important to consider when designing the perfect cat bed.

As experts in the cat furniture space, we’re particularly obsessed with finding the answers to these questions. Here are our tips for designing the perfect cat bed for your fur babies.

1. Sleep Position

Knowing how your cat likes to catch some z’s is key to designing the perfect cat bed for your furry friend. If your pet enjoys curling up during their cat naps, perhaps an enclosed or donut cat bed would be preferred. On the other hand, if your cat likes to sprawl out while sleeping, a cat mat might be the best bed. Their sleep position can determine a lot when it comes to designing or finding the perfect cat bed, so pay attention.

2. Sleep Location

Oftentimes cat owners complain that their pet isn’t using their brand new bed, instead choosing to sleep on the owner’s bed (getting cat fur all over their expensive duvet) or under the couch, or simply in the corner of the room.

This may be because the bed simply isn’t in their preferred location in the home. Cats that scare easily often prefer secluded areas, like a closet, that keeps them away from most of the foot traffic around your home. Do they like to hide in areas like under the bed or couch, or other small nooks? An enclosed or cave-like bed might be their favorite.

If your pet prefers to nap in the sun, place their bed by a window with open blinds so they can stretch out under a sunbeam. And perhaps even placing your cat’s bed at the foot of your own bed so that they can still sleep with you without getting your comforter dirty would be a good idea to ensure your pet utilizes their new bed.

3. Sleep Height

How high does your cat like to be? If they’re a floor sleeper, then a small mat or donut bed tucked into the corner of a room might be perfect! If your cat prefers some height, you may want to get an elevated bed, or a tree with a nesting spot.

Setting up a bed on a pedestal right by an open window, placing a cat tree or cat shelves along a wall in the living room, or even setting up a bed above your own bed’s headboard could be the perfect height for your pet.

4. Testing

Before making a big purchase in a cat bed, try your hand at creating your cat’s bed to test out a few different materials. Cats can crash in anything from a cardboard box to a suitcase to a hammock to a pillow. I mean, you’ve probably seen your cat sleep in some weird places (arm of the couch or middle of the coffee table, anyone?). So it should come as no surprise that nearly anything can be turned into a cozy spot for your pet.

Test out a few different bed types, decorate them, and place them in different areas around the house. Figure out your pet’s favorite combos before investing in a bigger piece so you know where they prefer to sleep, and what type of bed they prefer to sleep on (or in).

5. Home Decor

To design the perfect cat bed that fits well within whatever room you place it in, keep your current home decor in mind. Like we always say, there’s no need to sacrifice style for function when it comes to your cat furniture. It’s definitely possible to have both.

Keep your decor colors and style in mind when choosing or creating your cat’s new bed so that you can both sleep in style and in comfort. There are cat beds of all shapes, sizes, and colors, so finding a contemporary cat bed in blue and grey is not going to be a difficult feat.

Designing and building a cat bed for your beloved pet can be a fun activity, and will help your pet to feel even more at home. Let your cat sleep in the same luxury that you do by creating their ideal cat nap spot.

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