The ‘Catio’: Transforming Your Patio Enclosure into a Playground for Feline Friends

At Just Patios, we have written about many ways you can spruce up or redecorate your room enclosure to turn a simple home extension into a beautiful bespoke space. The possibilities are endless.

Don and Yvette Bacha discovered another patio transformation idea after doing their research on the new ‘catio craze’ in Britain and Australia. They were happy to know they could emulate the outdoors for their feline friends as they had the space they needed.

What is a ‘Catio’?

A catio is exactly what it sounds like: an enclosed home extension built for pet cats. They give your cats a splendid view as well as a safe place for them to exercise or laze around in.

Catios come in all shapes, sizes and styles. Some homeowners prefer small cage conservatories while others would love to give their pets the entire patio enclosure. Often furnished with shelves, scratching posts, climbing stairs and catwalks, the catio is a wonderland for your cats—they’ll never want to leave it.

From Room Enclosure to Kitty Zone

Transforming your patio enclosure into a catio isn’t an easy feat but Carolyn Somers, a self-proclaimed cat lover, has three catio construction tips that you can take note of:

  1. Do your own research.

Look at photos and blog articles of other homeowners who have their own catios. Take inspiration from other builders when arranging the furniture inside your catio.

  • Be creative.

  • Most catio exteriors are just plain cages. Feel free to talk to us about your preferred screening options or glass window configurations. Shop for fun cat furniture that you think your pets will enjoy. We can advise you on safety options to keep your feline friends from overheating.

  • Sweat the small stuff.

  • Your cats can be a little choosy about what goes into their playground. Make sure you have them test out the room themselves before settling on a final design.

    Just Patios has a team of fully licensed builders that want you and your family to enjoy a functional and well-designed patio space. For a free quote, fill in the form on our website or call us on 1300 284 531.

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