How a Cat Window Hammock Can Create Harmony in Your Home Without any DIY

Window Hammock

If you have cats, and especially if you have cats, dogs and kids, giving your cat a place to hang out and be... well a cat is usually by the window.

They love to look outside and keep tabs on the bird feeders and anything else going on in the outside world.  Actually our cat hisses even when the mailman comes, so I know we just got mail!

I came across these really cool hammocks that do not require any DIY, so if you are renting these will work, and they come with super strong suction cups.  Worst case scenario you have a suction mark to clean off when moving.

✅These cat window hammock will hold up to 50 pounds, so no worries about precious falling off the shelf!

If your cat prefers to be more enclosed, check out these really cool pods that stick to the window. I think these cat pods for the window are awesome!  Especially if you have a kitty that love to stay hidden and yet be that cat by the window.

If you have a few cats, then you can get a few of these.  They are under 40 bucks and attach via suction cups to the window.

Cat Window Perch

✅There are so many to choose from, but I also love this one.  This cat has his bed and everything on this shelf, what cat wouldn't love this?

Cats love to be high up. They like to be above the action. This way they can not only keep tabs on what is going on outside, but they can also be looking in on the room to keep tabs on the other pets in the house and perfect for when they want to be left alone and have a safe nap.

Window Mounted Kitty Bowls

You could also take this one step further and make this their feeding station.  This is an awesome way to keep the dogs out of the cat food.  Simply feed them at the window.

For about 10 bucks, you can attach their food bowl to the window.

Keep the Dogs out of the cat food.

We used to feed out cat in the closet so that the dog wouldn't take her food.  Well I have been thinking this is a good way to keep the dog away.  Make the cat window perch and the bowls high enough that the cat can jump to safety and eat safely without the dog getting any.

It was always a battle in my house as the dog loved the cat food but would end up puking because it is not good for dogs.  What an awesome idea!

How to Make Your Own Cat Window Perch

I try to find the best deals around and that is usually online especially with Amazon, but if you are handy and love DIY you can make your own cat window perch out of wood and other supplies as shown in the video below:

Cat By the Window

Cats are always intrigued by what is going on outside.  Giving them their very own cat seat is the perfect way to give them the eye candy they crave.  Yes it would be nice if we could just let them outside but there are so many dangers outside not to mention the fact they would scare away any birds.

So if you love to feed the birds and attract different birds to your yard, then give your cat a front and center seat so they can enjoy.

✅Check out this entire page of CAT WINDOW HAMMOCK or SHELF to get some great ideas.

If you want to take this a step further you could create a outdoor catio or outdoor cat window box that attaches to the outside of your window and you leave your window open and the cat comes a goes.. read more about that here..   HOW TO BUILD A CAT CATIO to find other ways to entertain your cat


What a super awesome way to use up some of that window space and save on floor and couch space!

How to Build a Cat Catio - Cat Patio for Cats to Keep them Safe

I came across this really cool video on how to build a catio for your kitties from an IKEA bookshelf.

This gave me the idea that you could basically build this from any wooden shelving unit, and you can start by checking out the thrift stores and the reuse it stores to get one as cheap as possible.

Check out the video to get inspired!  We all want to keep our cats safe!

I thought this was a super awesome idea especially for indoor cats to enjoy some fresh air without climbing your window screens, and for the outdoor cat that you are trying to keep indoors to still feel like he is outdoors yet safe.

I figure you could build this any size, as long as you use the chicken wire and make sure there are shelves for different activities!

Place In Front of Window for the Ultimate Spa Day for Your Kitty!

As you can see in the video, this is the best place for this CATIO (cat patio) so that your kitty can simply walk out the window and play with hanging toys, scratch on a scratching post and laze around and nap in a bed.  The ultimate spa day for kitty!

You can get most of the supplies online too which makes this project cheaper or simply add one or two things at a time as the budget allows.

Place a nice cat bed on one of the shelves.  Create some homemade cat toys that you can hang from shelves.  Add a scratching post to make this catio fun and enticing for your kitty.  By having a place like this he is less likely to scratch your furniture.

If you have the budget, you can get much larger cat enclosures that you could sinc with your window, or have as a stand alone and take your cat out to it.

I have  3 cats and I just want to keep them safe, but at the same time allow them some fresh air and green space.  You can get all kinds of cool cat enclosures, but I thought this one you could quickly create from wooden shelves was the easiest way to allow them that outdoor time.

Also see:  Outdoor Cat Tunnels to keep your cat safe.