Have you ever splurged on the perfect cat bed only to watch your furbaby ignore it completely in favor of that random cardboard box? I’ve seen that a lot!

I’ve rounded up some of the most absolutely gorgeous cat bed trends. They’re not just pretty, but they’re designed for comfort because we want the best for our furbabies. You will also have the specific step-by-steps to DIY these beds.

Let’s dive in!

What You Might Need:

• Measuring tape (to ensure proper sizing for your cat)
• Camera (because these beds are totally Instagram-worthy!)
• Budget flexibility (prices range from affordable DIY to luxe statement pieces)
• A cat who deserves to be spoiled (so, every cat ever!)

Boho Wicker Cat Hammocks

You can create a handwoven wicker basket suspended from macramé hangers, filled with a plush cushion in earthy terracotta or sage green. Have natural wooden beads and tassels dangle from the edges. This is best placed near a sunny window, where your cat can relax and bathe under sunlight through the window.

How to Recreate It:

1. Start with a shallow wicker basket with an open weave pattern for proper ventilation.
2. Create or purchase macramé hangers strong enough to support your cat’s weight.
3. Add a washable cushion in natural fibers like linen or cotton with bohemian-inspired prints.
4. Secure the hammock to a ceiling hook or sturdy stand at a height that makes your cat feel safe.
5. Enhance with natural elements like wooden beads or jute tassels (securely attached so they don’t become chew toys).
6. Position near a window for maximum sunbathing potential.
7. Add a sprinkle of catnip to entice your feline to try their new boho retreat!

Coastal Cabana Hideaways

If you have a coastal-theme home decor or home office decor, this would be the perfect complement!

Create a miniature beach cabana with white-washed wooden slats and a striped awning in fresh nautical blues. Inside, a plush cushion with subtle shell patterns invites your cat to curl up inside it. You can have small porthole windows to allow your curious kitty to peer out while staying hidden. You can also add a delicate string of seashells decorating the entrance, completing the seaside escape vibe.

How to Recreate It:

1. Choose a small wooden house structure with good ventilation and easy access.
2. Paint with white or light blue non-toxic paint for that beachy feel.
3. Add a striped fabric awning in classic nautical colors like navy and white.
4. Line the interior with a washable cushion in coastal-inspired patterns.
5. Create porthole windows by cutting circular openings and adding rope trim.
6. Decorate with carefully secured sea-inspired elements like shells or starfish.
7. Place on a slightly elevated platform to create a “deck” entrance.
8. Position away from high-traffic areas to create a true retreat feeling.

Enchanted Mushroom Cottages

For the fairytale woodland theme, you can choose a whimsical mushroom-shaped cat bed with a plush red cap top and white spots. You can frame the entrance with tiny fairy lights that cast a gentle glow, creating a magical forest ambiance. Inside, pick a soft moss green colour for the cozy cushion.

To add on some finishing touches, place delicate fabric vines and flowers to climb up the sides, and a small window shaped like a crescent moon lets your cat peer out.

How to Recreate It:

1. Start with a dome-shaped cat bed as your mushroom cap base.
2. Cover with red fabric and add white felt spots for the classic toadstool look.
3. Create a base with soft green fabric or actual pet-safe moss.
4. Add battery-operated fairy lights around the entrance (with wires safely hidden).
5. Line the interior with a plush cushion in forest green or earthy brown.
6. Decorate with soft fabric vines and flowers securely attached to the exterior.
7. Cut a small moon-shaped window for ventilation and curious cat peeking.
8. Place in a quiet corner to create a truly magical retreat for your feline.

Scandinavian Minimalist Nests

For a minimalist scandi home, you should have a scandi minimalist nest for your furbaby. A sleek, clean-lined cat bed would double as your modern home decor. Choose a round nest shape which features pale blonde wood and crisp white cushioning, with just a touch of soft gray or pale pink for accent. The bed should sit on hairpin metal legs, elevating it from the floor and creating a mid-century modern aesthetic. Pick a cushion that is made of textured bouclé fabric that’s irresistibly soft, and a wooden frame with subtle geometric cutouts that provide ventilation and style.

How to Recreate It:

1. Choose a round or oval bed frame in natural blonde wood or white finish.
2. Add metal hairpin legs for that coveted mid-century modern look.
3. Select cushions in neutral tones like white, cream, or pale gray.
4. Incorporate subtle texture through materials like bouclé or linen.
5. Keep decorative elements minimal—perhaps one small wooden bead garland.
6. Position as a design element in your living space rather than hiding it away.
7. Ensure the bed is at a comfortable height for your cat to easily access.
8. Maintain clean lines and clutter-free surroundings to complete the Scandinavian aesthetic.

Tropical Leaf Loungers

You can create a cat bed shaped like a giant monstera leaf, with vibrant green fabric and pronounced leaf veining details. Make it such that the edges curl up slightly to create a natural cradle for your cat. Meanwhile the interior can feature a plush cushion in a complementary tropical print—think palm fronds or hibiscus flowers on a cream background. The bed can sit on short bamboo legs, and maybe you can have a small toucan or flamingo appliqué to add a playful touch to one corner. When your cat curls up inside, they look like a little jungle creature nestled in their natural habitat.

How to Recreate It:

1. Start with a leaf-shaped base made from durable green fabric or felt.
2. Create dimension with subtle stuffing to mimic leaf veining and natural curves.
3. Add a generously padded cushion in tropical prints or complementary coral or turquoise.
4. Elevate on short bamboo or rattan legs for airflow and aesthetic appeal.
5. Incorporate tropical details like small fabric flowers or embroidered leaf patterns.
6. Use varying shades of green for visual interest and realistic leaf appearance.
7. Place near houseplants for a cohesive jungle theme that brings the outdoors in.
8. Keep the bed in a warm spot—cats love tropical temperatures as much as tropical style!

Fairytale Castle Towers

This has to be one of my favorites and is most luxurious! Create a multi-level cat tower disguised as a storybook castle! Choose soft lavender and have silver turrets topped with tiny flags. Each level offers a different lounging option—from a plush throne room cushion to a canopy-covered royal bedchamber. Have small windows shaped like arched cathedral openings to let your cat “survey their kingdom”. To make it even more cohesive, create a drawbridge-style ramp that provides easy access for older or smaller cats. You can have some subtle sparkles that catches the light, and tiny fabric banners that display your cat’s initial or family crest.

How to Recreate It:

1. Start with a multi-level cat tree or tower structure as your castle base.
2. Cover with soft fabric in fairytale colors like lavender, pale blue, or silver.
3. Create turrets using cardboard tubes covered with matching fabric and topped with cone shapes.
4. Add small flags or banners with your cat’s initial or simple designs.
5. Line each level with plush cushions in complementary colors or patterns.
6. Create arched windows and doorways for that authentic castle feel.
7. Add a gentle ramp with good traction for easy access between levels.
8. Incorporate subtle sparkle with non-toxic glitter fabric or metallic thread details.

Desert Oasis Teepees

For some burning man vibes, this would be perfect. Create a cat teepee in sun-washed terracotta and cream, decorated with geometric patterns inspired by Southwest designs. The opening can be framed with wooden beads and small tassels, while the interior can have a plush cushion in complementary earthy tones. Maybe place a tiny faux succulent garden beside the entrance, and hang a small dreamcatcher from the top of the teepee. The structure is sturdy yet lightweight, with wooden poles that create the perfect hideaway for your desert-dwelling furbaby.

How to Recreate It:

1. Start with a basic teepee structure with sturdy wooden poles.
2. Cover with canvas or heavy cotton in terracotta, sand, or cream colors.
3. Add Southwest-inspired geometric patterns using fabric paint or appliqué.
4. Create a cushion in complementary earthy tones with texture for interest.
5. Decorate the entrance with securely attached wooden beads or small tassels.
6. Place pet-safe faux succulents near the entrance for desert vibes.
7. Add a small dreamcatcher or woven wall hanging as a decorative element.
8. Position in a sunny spot to complete the warm desert atmosphere.

Japanese Zen Garden Pods

To complement your zen ambience in the living room, choose a smooth, egg-shaped cat pod in natural rattan or bamboo with a single, elegant entrance for your furbaby.

The minimalist design features clean lines and natural materials, with a thin black trim for definition. Inside, place a cushion in serene gray or pale sage green to provide comfort to your furbaby. The bed can sit on a low platform surrounded by a miniature zen garden with fine white sand and a few small stones. Perhaps place a tiny rake that lets you create patterns in the sand, while your cat observes the meditative process from their peaceful pod.

How to Recreate It:

1. Choose a pod-style cat bed with smooth, curved lines in natural materials.
2. Keep colors neutral and calming—think white, cream, gray, or pale natural wood.
3. Select a cushion in a complementary solid color without busy patterns.
4. Create a small zen garden base using a shallow tray filled with fine white sand.
5. Add a few small stones or pebbles arranged in an asymmetrical pattern.
6. Include a miniature rake for creating meditative sand patterns.
7. Position in a quiet corner away from household noise and activity.
8. Maintain a clutter-free space around the bed to preserve the zen atmosphere.

Vintage Suitcase Hideaways

Not sure what to do with an old suitcase? How about repurposing it into a charming cat bed, with the top half hinged open and secured in place. Leave the exterior weathered leather as is, while the interior can be lined with plush quilted fabric in a retro pattern. Place a round cushion perfectly inside, and you can pick small furniture legs for the suitcase to sit on to elevate it from the floor. Add a tiny luggage tag from the handle with your cat’s name, and where you would place the cat bed, you could perhaps add a small display of vintage postcards that decorates the wall above.

How to Recreate It:

1. Source a vintage suitcase from a thrift store or antique shop.
2. Clean thoroughly and remove any musty odors before converting.
3. Line the interior with pet-safe fabric in a complementary vintage pattern.
4. Add a perfectly sized cushion that fits the suitcase dimensions.
5. Attach small furniture legs to the bottom for elevation and airflow.
6. Create a custom luggage tag with your cat’s name for a personal touch.
7. Secure the lid in the open position with sturdy hinges or supports.
8. Enhance with vintage-inspired accessories like old travel books or a small globe nearby.

Cottagecore Flower Basket Beds

For a cottagecore aesthetic, you can create a large, shallow basket lined with a floral patterned cushion in soft pastels, and have the rim decorated to look like a blooming flower garden. Pick fabric or silk flowers in shades of lavender, pink, and cream to create a lush border around the edge, making your cat look like they’re nestled in a fragrant blossom when they curl up inside. Place a delicate ribbon that weaves through the basket edge and add a small butterfly decoration perching on the rim. With this, the entire look is one of English garden charm and springtime whimsy.

How to Recreate It:

1. Start with a large, shallow basket with a sturdy rim and bottom.
2. Line with a padded cushion in vintage floral prints or soft cottage-inspired patterns.
3. Attach fabric or silk flowers securely around the rim to create a blooming effect.
4. Weave ribbon through the basket weave for extra cottagecore charm.
5. Add small decorative elements like fabric butterflies or bees (securely attached).
6. Choose a color palette of soft pastels like lavender, mint, and blush pink.
7. Place near a window with sheer curtains for that dreamy, filtered light effect.
8. Consider adding dried lavender (in a cat-safe mesh pouch) for a subtle, calming scent.

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This season is all about creating pet furniture that complements your home decor while giving your furbaby the cozy retreat they deserve. The best part? Many of these trendy cat beds can be DIY projects if you’re feeling crafty, or investment pieces that double as conversation-starting home decor.