Unfortunately, most cat trees don't scream chic — they scream ugly effing thing in the middle of your nicely curated living room. Any cat owner can tell you, though, that a cat tree is almost a necessity, perfect for keeping your favourite feline occupied and preventing it from leaving claw marks all over your furniture. Lucky for both you and your furniture, there are some cat condos [1] out there that you won't actually mind having in your home [2].
While these beautiful pieces of cat-chitecture (we couldn't help ourselves) will cost you more than a regular ol' cat tree, they are modern and fashionable and a far cry from the fur-and-carpet-covered monstrosities you probably picture when you hear "cat tree." You and your kitty can thank us later.
PetPals 23" Cat Tree
Perfect for small cats, this PetPals 23" Cat Tree [4] ($83, originally $90) features a bowl lounge, a plush fleece pillow, and dual sisal posts that both you and your cat will love.
Vesper V-High Base 48" Cat Tree
With its cube cave, two platforms, and soft memory foam cushions, your cats will love hiding in this Vesper V-High Base 48" Cat Tree [5] ($101, originally $130), which you won't be tempted to hide in a closet.
PetPals 20" Cat Tree
Made with handmade paper rope and felt, the PetPals 20" Cat Tree [6] ($43) looks more like a piece of modern art than a glorified scratching post.
LAZY BUDDY 54" Cat Tree
This wooden LAZY BUDDY 54" Cat Tree [7] ($120) will keep your cats amused and keep you happy with its aesthetically-pleasing design. The best part: it also comes in 67" and 68" options.
The Refined Feline 69" Lotus Cat Tower
Sleek and organic in design, we bet your friends won't even realise there are cats hiding in The Refined Feline 69" Lotus Cat Tower [8] ($370, originally $400), making it totally worth the price if you don't want to compromise style in your home. This minimalistic tower comes in espresso, mahogany and smoke.
PetPals 49" Cat Condo
Between the dual scratching posts and feather-teasing toys, your cat will be kept amused by the PetPals 49" Cat Condo [9] ($176) for hours — and you definitely won't mind looking at it, either.
FEANDREA 34.6" Cat Tower
With its dark wood veneer and contrasting white fur pads, the FEANDREA 34.6" Cat Tower [10] ($113) looks way more like a chic alpine cat hideaway than a cat tree.
PawHut 47" Modern Cat Tree
The PawHut 47" Modern Cat Tree [11] ($90) offers a cube cave enclosure, multi-level platforms, hanging ball toys, sisal rope scratching posts, and a totally modern design — what more could you or your cat want?
Vesper V-Base 23" Cat Tree
The Vesper V-Base 23" Cat Tree [12] ($95) comes in a natural oak colour and offers natural scratching surfaces, making it a natural fit for your home.
The Sebastian 67" Modern Cat Tree
If you want to give your cat its own chic apartment complex, then this six-level The Sebastian 67" Modern Cat Tree [13] ($300) from Designer Pet Products (which comes in both black and white) is for you.
MidWest Homes For Pets 50.5" Cat Tree
With this MidWest Homes For Pets 50.5" Cat Tree [14] ($60, originally $70), give your cat the gift of a high-rise lounging perch, resting benches with sisal-wrapped supports, and cubby retreat — and gives your home a stylish new piece.
ContempoCat 68" Modern Cat Tree
Made with 100-percent cabinet-grade birch plywood, the ContempoCat 68" Modern Cat Tree [15] ($300) was made to last and impress.
FrontPet 60" Modern Cat Tree
The FrontPet 60" Modern Cat Tree [16] ($361) is great for both feeding and playing, and because the wood is unfinished, you can paint or stain it anyway you like.
PetPals 29" Cat Condo
The modern-looking PetPals 29" Cat Condo [17] ($89, originally $120) is made with natural recyclable paper rope, making it both functional and funky.
Good Life 49" Modern Deluxe Cat Tree
Give your favourite feline the good life with this chic coffee-coloured Good Life 49" Modern Deluxe Cat Tree [18] ($90).
Good Life 63" Modern Design Cat Tree
With six floors of play space and five sisal columns on each side, your cats will love this Good Life 63" Modern Design Cat Tree [19] ($189), and your guests will probably mistake it for a piece of art.
SUNCOO 47" Wooden Cat Tree
Stable and practical yet stylish, the SUNCOO 47" Wooden Cat Tree [20] ($100) was designed with both your home and top-notch cat naps in mind.
Good Life 60" Modern Design Wood Deluxe Cat Tree
Got a shedder on your hands? This modern medium-density fibreboardwood Good Life 60" Modern Design Wood Deluxe Cat Tree [21] ($105) is designed to keep the cat fur off (and best of all, it doubles as a chic litter box).
Vesper V-Double 30.5" Cat Tree
Whether your cat is looking to play or rest, the Vesper V-Double 30.5" Cat Tree [22] ($115, originally $140) satisfies all kitty needs, and you'll never get tired of looking at it.
Majestic Pet 48" Luxe Modern Cat Tree Condo
The Majestic Pet 48" Luxe Modern Cat Tree Condo [23] ($117) is made for scratching, napping, and perfectly complementing all of your furniture.