Having a cat tree for your furry friend is about as crucial as owning a litter box. Since most do double duty as scratching pads, they're absolute necessities for keeping unwanted paws and claws off your furniture, curtains, carpets, and more. To make your pet-owning wishlist complete, we rounded up some of the best cat trees for kittens, large cats, or multiple cats. Whether you purchase a cat tree from Amazon or do a DIY project, each handmade home is just as feline-friendly and purrr-fect as the next.
Ideal for kittens or medium-sized pets, this easy-to-assemble cat tree from the AmazonBasics collection boasts a cave, scratching posts, and a hanging ball toy. Read: constant entertainment.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
2
Tree Branch Cat Tree
By Brittany Goldwyn
Your cat never has to set foot (er, paw) past the front door to be one with nature. This tutorial uses actual branches for a truly authentic DIY cat tree.
Consider this one of the best cat trees Amazon has to offer. Not only does it include side scratching pads and a ball toy, but it also features comfortable padding for whenever your pet needs a quick cat nap.
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
5
Modern DIY Cat Tree
Skyler via IKEAhackers
This woodwork wonder uses stool halves, so your cat can easily pounce from one spot to the next. Not to mention, this DIY cat tree is hardly an eyesore.
Thanks to its sleek, design-friendly wooden finish and multi-layer setup, both you and your furry friend can reap this cat tree's benefits. Plus, it can also accommodate multiple cats.
Blair Donovan is a staff writer for CountryLiving.com, where she covers everything from the latest Joanna Gaines and “The Voice” news to home décor, gardening, DIY, and entertaining. She’s previously written for Brides and Redbook.