There’s no denying that cats themselves are, simply put, adorable. They don’t really even bathe and just radiate cuteness in a way that makes you jealous sometimes. Cat stuff, on the other hand, is often hideous. Litter boxes, scratching posts and cat furniture all serve their functions but… that’s about it. Case in point: cat trees. Highly useful in that they provide cats with a spot of their own to climb, scratch, relax, play and feel safe. But stylish? Not so much. Look at them clear-eyed and you’ll see that cat trees are usually not much more than scaffolding wrapped in carpeting.
So what’s a cat lover with taste to do? One option would be to give kitty a dedicated area that has an entirely different aesthetic from the rest of your living space. Another would be to give up and succumb to clashing styles and shaggy eyesores. Or, you could cohabitate harmoniously by finding cat stuff that works with your décor. Behold, eight aesthetic cat trees so pleasing they are inspiring dog people at Kinship to adopt cats.
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Cat trees don’t all have to be big to be worth it. Sometimes they can be adorable little palm trees with an extra swinging coconut. Made from all natural fibres from a small London–based business, a discrete scratching palm tree looks as much like a novelty house plant as it does cat furniture. Perfect for the more playful homeowner.
Not to be overshadowed, RHR Pets takes the ‘tree’ part of the product to its logical conclusions with its foliage-laden scratching post. This is a houseplant that even the worst plant parents couldn’t kill, and it brightens up dull corners, all while making sure your cat feels like lord or lady of the manor, surveying you from on high.
For all the minimalists out there, this climbing perch is designed to be mounted on any surface, making it an unobtrusive addition to your home. And most importantly, with its two sisal wrapped wooden scratch posts and a cloud shaped perching platform, your cat will love it, too.
Allowing your cat to get situated in an ultra-cosy cat tree is an act of love only matched by allowing them to take a sip of water out of your glass. With this two-tiered tree they can luxuriate in a naturally woven basket high above their lowly owners.
Colourful doesn’t have to mean brash. It can also mean soothing pastels on softer-than-soft bouclé fabric. This is the epitome of an Aesthetic Cat Tree for the whimsical cat owner.
You obviously don ’t need to go luxury when it comes to a quality cat tree. But if you do want to, you can pick your poison of aesthetically pleasing cat trees. All sharp lines and dark shades, this is perfect for a more modernist household that will wear anything (as long as it’s black).
And for the Scandinavian devotee with money to burn, look no further. Subtly impart luxurious but calming vibes to your cat through your wooden cat tree. When not in use (aka topped by your furry friend) it almost looks like an easel, only adding to your creative yet serene credentials.
