I couldn't wait to share my latest creation—literally inspired by my cat, Indigo. I already owned all the materials needed which was a huge plus. You see, I spent a good percentage of my holiday shopping online, which meant we had a surplus of cardboard boxes in the apartment.
For some reason, cats love jumping inside boxes. He also jumps inside all my ottomans if there is room (and sometimes when there's not). I didn't need a bed for him since he likes to cozy up next to me and my husband when he sleeps at night—but a stylish lounge seemed like the perfect fit.
- Cardboard box
- Box cutter
- Contact paper or shelf liner
- Fabric
- Fabric glue
- Masking tape
- Ruler
- Marker or pencil
- Scissors
1. Using a box cutter, remove all the open flaps from the cardboard box.
2. Use masking tape to reinforce the seams of the cardboard box. This keeps the box from collapsing.
3. Line the inside of the cardboard box with contact paper or shelf liner.
4. Draw a line approximately halfway across one side of the cardboard box.
5. Use the box cutter to cut out an opening.
6. Measure and cut fabric to the size of the outside of the box and attach using fabric glue.
Indigo seemed to really enjoy his new lounge! You can also it into a bed by adding a pillow or blanket for your cat to sleep on.
