How they love to sleep... Yes, cats! One of the tiniest and most adorable inhabitants of homes, cats can sleep for almost 20 hours a day - maybe more. And the corners they choose to sleep in can sometimes be surprising. Most of us buy comfortable, luxurious and specially designed cat beds for our cats to sleep in. But that may not be necessary! Because making a cat bed at home is easy!
Examination
Sometimes these comfortable and modern beds don't interest the cats at all. So the money spent can be wasted. If you don't want to take risks and spend money, you can make a comfortable and stylish cat bed for your cat using materials you have at home. So, how do you make a cat bed at home? It is very easy to make a cat bed at home with interesting ideas! Let's see it all together;
1. Sweater, Sweet or T-shirt + pillow!
This cat bed is one of the easiest to make. Here are the materials needed: A big old sweater that you no longer use - wool or thick cotton sweaters will be more comfortable for your cat - and a soft, large pillow. All you need to do is to put the sweater of your choice on top of the cushion, thinking of it as a pillowcase.
This cat bed is very useful as a lightweight and easy-to-carry bed. In addition, because your sweater carries your scent, your cat will feel like it's cuddling or sleeping next to you. In this way, your cat will love this new bed. You just need to make sure that your sweater is clean and carries your scent.
2. Cardboard box!
We all know how much cats love boxes. So we can turn them into a cozy and comfortable bed for them. Here are the materials you will need for this:
- Sturdy cardboard box with lid
- Small fleece blanket
- You can use wrapping paper, fabric or self-adhesive paper, etc. to decorate the cardboard.
- Adhesive Cellophane tape for wrapping paper, for fabric hot glue
- Utility knife for cutting or shaping the box
Preparation
- Use the utility knife to make an opening on the wide side of the box, cut a groove. Make sure not to cut all the way through the box. Leave enough space around the edges to keep the box stable.
- Decorate the box and lid with colorful, fun wrapping paper, just like gift wrap.
- Turn the lid of the box upside down and place the box on top to stabilize and secure the bed. You can also use the lid to cover the top of the box, creating a more private and protected sleeping space for your cat.
- Place the fleece blanket inside the box. It is better if the blanket carries your scent. This scent will attract your cat to the new bed.
3. An old suitcase!
If you have a suitcase, suitcase or large bag that you no longer use, you can turn it into a great bed for your cat. All you need to do is fill the suitcase or suitcase with fur, plush, cotton or blankets and decorate it with toys or other items that your cat might be interested in. You'll have an extra comfortable cat bed!
4. Hammock! (cat hammock)
It is possible to make a small hammock for your cat using materials from around the house. Cats - at least most of them - like to sleep on high points in the house. The first thing you need to do is buy two wall hangers/racks to mount on your wall. You should mount them on a wall at a height where your cat can jump.
If you're worried that your cat won't be able to jump, you can place a chair or stool next to the hammock. In the final step, you should tie a thick, soft and thick fabric or blanket, if possible a cozy, soft fabric or blanket that is strong enough to hold your cat, tightly at both ends to the hangers you have mounted on the wall. And the cat hammock is ready!
5. Knitted cat bed
If you like sewing and embroidery, this cat bed is for you! You can make a super comfortable bed for your cat by knitting at home. Of course, you'll need some materials and some hand skills.
Materials needed to make a cat bed at home by knitting:
- Thick crochet or knitting needle
- Knitting needle (if you will use crochet)
- 10 mm thick knitting needle
- Thick wool, velvet or fleece rope (any color you like)
Preparation:
- Start knitting with 45 stitches and knit 60 rows. The shape of your braid should be in the form of a round basket or beret.
- Sew the finished braid at the ends using the knitting needle. After this process, the braid should have the appearance of a beret. Sew one edge of the open part by gathering.
- Then bring the gathered part to the inside. At the base of the braid, you can put cotton or plush to make the bed more comfortable. Then you can place the cat bed wherever you want.
Conclusion
There are so many ways to make a cat bed at home! Although I've only included 5 great ideas in this article, you can get creative and make different and interesting cat beds. Don't forget to share with us your creative ideas and the tiny beds you've made for your cat!
If you think you don't have time to make a cat bed at home, read on: Cat Bed Types: 5 Types of Beds That May Attract Your Cat's Interest!
