Online Community Shares 30 Miniature Beds, Sofas, And Other Furniture Pieces Created Specifically For Cats

Nothing's too good for our cats

Damjan

• Published in Interesting
• August 2, 2023

Cats have been sharing our homes and hearts for thousands of years. As early as 4,000 years ago, Ancient Egyptians began to domesticate these enigmatic creatures, fascinated by their inscrutable eyes and graceful movements.

Over the centuries, this unique bond has only deepened, with cats being regarded as trusted companions and even family members in many cultures today. Their endearing quirks and individual personalities never fail to delight and amuse us.

One aspect of feline behavior that has a particular charm is their penchant for mimicking 'human' activities. It's quite a sight to behold when a cat, usually so dignified and aloof, begins to behave like us. Perhaps they'll sit upright on the couch, engrossed in the latest TV drama, or maybe they'll attempt to 'read' a book left open on a table.

These uncanny imitations prompt us to reach for our phones, eager to capture the adorable absurdity for posterity or at least a good laugh on social media. This spectacle becomes even more endearing when our feline friends interact with miniaturized versions of our own furniture.

There's something undeniably cute about a cat perched on a tiny sofa or tucked into a petite bed, their own little world reflecting ours. To the delight of cat enthusiasts everywhere, an online community has formed around this very concept. This post explores an active Reddit sub-community dedicated to the joy of cats using furniture specially designed for their use.

Despite its relatively recent creation on May 24, 2020, this subreddit has quickly garnered popularity. It ranks in the top 5% of Reddit communities by size, boasting over 10.6k members as of now.

Nothing's too good for our cats

1. My Cat’s Living Room Is Nicer Than Mine

2. I Heard Y’all Might Like My Tiny Living Room

3. Couch I Made Specifically For My Xl Sized Cat. Most Cat Furniture Is Too Small For Him, So I Made It Complete With Pillows, Blanket, Eye Mask And A Nightcap! Please Enjoy!

4. Smol Sofa

5. My Cat Has A Lil Chair To! Say Hi To Fred

6. I Crocheted And Made This Heated Cat Couch, And I'm Working On A 2nd To Have A Matching Set. Hi! Meet Ripley :)

7. Finally A Place To Show Off Laurie’s Couch

8. Someone Is Very Pleased With Their Own Living Room!

9. My Dad Built My Sister's Cats Bunk Beds. And They Actually Use Them

10. I Was Told My Tiny Friend Belongs Here

11. A Perfectly Reasonable Cat Bedroom

12. The Most Interesting Cat In The World

13. Cozeee Kitty

14. Arale Is Not Sure How To Use Her Bed Properly

15. Bought The Cats A Tent. Probably The Best Thing About 2020

16. Bryan Davies Set The Bar Pretty High When It Comes To Spoiling Their Cat

17. Hi I'm Beanie, This Is My Cat Corner. All Items Found At Garage Sales. 🐱

18. This May Be One Of My Favorite Things I Have Ever Made. Ms. Boo Bears On Her Couch

19. Kedi Is Shocked At Having His Own Couch

20. I Was Told To Post This Here. Taco’s Squatting In Barbie’s Bed

21. Kumquat And His New Sofa

22. Oh, To Be A Kitten On A Tiny Couch

23. The Queen Does Not Like Being Disturbed!

24. The Ultimate Bunk Bed Set Up For Turkish Military Kitties!

25. My Cats Have Their Own Tiny Apartment (:

26. I Made My Cat A Home Office

27. Just Found This Sub. Here Is My Son In His Living Room. ☺️

28. Very Happy On Her Throne

29. Floofy Boi (And Girl, Swipe) On Their New Couch

30. My Handsome Boy Bastian On His Wicker Throne

Exploring this community reveals a remarkable variety of feline furnishings. It's astounding to see the plethora of pint-sized couches available for our kitty companions. But the list doesn't stop at couches. You'll also find beds, bunk beds, armchairs, houses, desks, and more in the repertoire.

It's a testament to human ingenuity and our enduring love for cats, reflecting our desire to create a space that our feline friends can call their own.

Damjan