Have you thought about something like this?
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I always worry about the shelves .. if you don't hit a stud, or get it deep enough they could eventually fall.

 

I was a little concerned they didn't have the support underneath or above (which is why I think the other ones are more expensive?). I wish I could have one of those things, but my doors are in use, and the ones that aren't in use, I can't have anything on them.

 

i bought some cat shelves for my snickel's big christmas gift this past christmas. i bought these at etsy dot com-- 10 OFF SALE Cat Wall Shelf Carpeted set 3 medium by MewCorp

i located the studs by using nails down by the baseboards, so when i was ready to put up the shelves i already had the studs located.

snick absolutely loves her shelves! here's a pic of snick on one of her shelves --

 

What a cool set-up she has!! She's not spoiled is she!!

 

awww, thank you!

it all belongs to snick now, but was originally for snick and her brother mickey. mickey moved on to the rainbow bridge early last year.

the best gift for me has always been making my cat(s) happy by giving them gifts.

 

Bless you, thats exactly what I needed!!!! Methinks this will make a great B-day/Gotcha day gift for Mia. They're holding up well?

 

"Bless you, thats exactly what I needed!!!! Methinks this will make a great B-day/Gotcha day gift for Mia. They're holding up well?"

yes, not a wobble or anything from any of the cat shelves so far. snick uses them almost every day.

these shelves are designed so that the brackets can be attached to studs that are the standard 16 inches on center apart. the shelves are carpeted over plywood, so they won't warp over time. they're handmade and very nicely done.

i bought a total of 7 shelves. it took me about 3 hours to attach the brackets to the shelves and put them all up. i found it helpful to use a level, to be sure the shelves weren't slanted on the walls.

 

Harmony Loft Cat Shelf Set at PETCO
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I want those petco ones and yes they are pricey

 

Trying to optimize the space in my apartment by giving Mia upwards territory.

I think this is a wonderful idea, especially in smaller spaces

If you don't want to spend the premium on "cat" shelves, you can easily go the DIY route and simply buy brackets and shelving from your local hardware store, or check out IKEA's shelving solutions if there's a store near your area.

I put up a walkway for my cats last year. Both of them use it all the time, from lounging/napping, to playing.

 

I think this is a wonderful idea, especially in smaller spaces

Absolutely awesome! Now I'm going to look into this again. I think this little old lady could handle that......like my cats don't already have 4 cat condos and an over the door netted climber with 7 levels and a window seat......and the fenced in backyard! It makes me happy to make them happy.....and they all use all of them!

 

Ohhhh that's a good idea...you could also carpet some wood shelves yourself and add brackets.....hmmmmmm that might be a project on my list

 

I think this is the best way to go. Its fairly easy if you've got a couple of hours on the weekend. You can buy smoothened out lumbar type wood at home depot...well, whatever your hardware store is lol...and I am sure carpeting stores or even hardware stores have deals on left over carpet/end deals. Just buy some brackets when you're done stapling the carpet to the wood (on the underside) and screw them to the wall. I'll see if I can find a link to a DIY instruction sheet for this.

 

I am going to make a bunch of shelves to put in our guest bedroom - turned cat room. Guests will just have to get a hotel room from here on out. I'm tired of maintaining a room for the occasional guest. We get maybe 1 or 2 people every 2 years. The cats need the room more....especially since I've agreed to take in fosters.

I plan on not carpeting the shelves, but putting non skid strips on them. Maybe glue carpet to one or two for snoozing but not all of them. I can make the brackets and the shelves but I haven't figured out how to attach the little metal things to hold them up yet. Gotta cruise through the home center stores, I guess.

 

I am going to make a bunch of shelves to put in our guest bedroom - turned cat room. Guests will just have to get a hotel room from here on out. I'm tired of maintaining a room for the occasional guest. We get maybe 1 or 2 people every 2 years. The cats need the room more....especially since I've agreed to take in fosters.

There are other solutions too. Cat shelves do not need to be permanent or look "out of place".

Here's a new way of looking at cat shelves: a foldable cat shelf

 

May I sleep with the cats in the guest room?

 

YES!! They won't mind at all - and frankly the cats don't even sleep in there 99% of the time so it will just be the 12yo sad little guy that sits in his corner in there..... UNTIL he realizes the wonderfulness of a house on a lake with a full time on-demand slave in attendance!! :yikes

 

I remember seeing a post where someone had taken old suitcases and guitar cases and hung them on the walls for the cats to hide and nap in. It was such a neat idea and recycle at the same time!!! Maybe someone can find those pictures and post them for ideas. (I'm not smart enough to figure out how to search thru the forums and find it.)

 

Catniss, that's a pretty cool idea!!
Thanks for sharing!

 

All the shelf ideas on this thread are great, and very doable. The folding shelf is wonderful!

Marcia, I don't mind sharing his bowls, but only if you feed me grain-free. I'm choosy.

 

DIY - How to Make a Cat Window Perch

http://www.orecatay.com/catcondo.pdf

 

I also rent, and am not very handy. I put up cat shelves on my brick wall (landlord said it was fine). The ikea shelves are really easy to assemble and mount! I also picked up $1 scrap carpet squares from Home Depot and stapled them on with an industrial stapler.


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That's great news about tuition - congrats!!

Holes in the walls are pretty easy to fill, most rental places have no issues with some holes. A bit of drywall filler, sand over it and paint and it's perfect - although lots of places you rent from take care of that when you move out (same as if you put pictures up).

 

i planned to buy this The Refined Feline Cloud Shelf in White at PETCO but petco dont ship goods to india :sad::sad::sad:

 

i planned to buy this The Refined Feline Cloud Shelf in White at PETCO but petco dont ship goods to india :sad::sad::sad:

I think a DIY approach would be best in your case, or at the very least, see if you can find a similar product locally.

 

Oh that's too bad Sameer - if you're handy, you could probably put up some shelves of your own, or possibly hire someone to do it?

 

Yes I am planning to hire someone and make clouds of steel and cover it with mats.


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Yeah wood is also a good option thanks a lot

 

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M&t, wow!:d

 

I put up a thread about Munch's new shelves a couple of days ago. I used 11" laminated pine in 8' lengths. I left one 8'long and cut the other up into 3 smaller lengths. I made one csrpet covered, one just plain wood and one I wrapped in sisal and mounted it vertically. Simple and easy... but then I refinish and repair furniture for a living, sp have everything I could possibly need at the shop lol

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