Top 5 Modern Cat Tree Reviews
While cat trees are great for providing a place for cats to play and sleep and cat trees with scratching posts can help to discourage cats from scratching furniture and carpets, not all pet owners are all that keen on the traditional cat tree designs. We took a look at some of the best traditional style cat trees in our Best Cat Tree Reviews, but for those how would like a more modern design, in this article, we take a look at five of the best modern cat trees on the market.
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The one thing that all these pieces of modern cat tree furniture have in common is they have style, which can’t truly be said of all the cat trees that you may have seen. These modern cat trees have all the features that a cat tree needs, but they look like stylish pieces of furniture. Here is our review of modern cat trees that are available on the market right now.
I. Modern Cat Tree Reviews
1. The Refined Feline Lotus Cat Tower
The Refined Feline Lotus Cat Tower is a beautifully designed cat tree that you could be forgiven for mistaking for a work of modern art! This cat tree has an organic, Zen-like look to it that makes it look absolutely wonderful. On the practical side, the Lotus Cat Tower is a piece of cat tree furniture that will please cats too. It has three very good sized raised platforms that are covered in Brown Berber carpet, a large cat condo on the ground floor, and sisal pad, which is absolutely perfect for scratching.
The Refined Feline Lotus Cat Tower comes in two different shades, mahogany or espresso, and this cat tower is made out of plywood covered in a nice looking oak veneer. There are lots of nice little touches that we liked about this cat tree, like the cushion inside the cat house and the fact that the carpet sections are attached by Velcro, so they can be removed for cleaning.
Overall, we rate Feline Lotus Cat Tower as a very stylish looking cat tree that cats will love and will look great in any home.
Things We Liked
- Plenty of room for cats to relax and play
- Ideal for multiple cats
- Beautiful piece of cat furniture
- Solid wood construction makes the cat tree very stable
Things We Disliked
- May be too large for some homes
- It might be difficult older cats to climb to the upper levels.
2. KATRIS Modular Cat Tree - 5 Blocks with Different Styles
The KATRIS Modular Cat Tree really is modern cat tree furniture with a difference. This cat tree comes as a series of 5 different shaped blocks that you can put together to make no end of different shapes. The blocks are made out of pressed corrugated cardboard, which make them great cat scratchers as well as the building blocks for a cat tree. You can purchase the modular cat tree in a number of different colours too, so you can match it with the décor in your home. Because the tree comes in a modular form, you can also change the way it looks from time to time if that is you want to do.
The KATRIS Modular Cat Tree is a really clever idea and it can be a multi-purpose piece of cat tree furniture too. As the makers say, you could even use it to build a bookcase, a shelf, or a trendy looking little table. Assembly is very easy, you simply place the blocks together in the shape that you want them, and the tree is surprisingly sturdy too. It is quite lightweight though, so it wouldn’t be too difficult for a large cat to topple over.
Having said that, if you have been looking for a modern cat tree that doesn’t look like a cat tree at all, we suggest that you take a closer look at the KATRIS Modular Cat Tree.
Things We Liked
- The shapes provide flat platforms, scratching posts, and hidey-holes
- Looks stylish
- You can change the configuration any time
- Surprisingly durable and sturdy
Things We Disliked
- Cardboard can make a bit of a mess when cats scratch it
- It can topple over if you build up the blocks high
3. The Sebastian 67 inch Cat Tree
The Sebastian 67 inch Modern Cat Tree is another stylish piece of cat furniture that can double as an ordinary piece of furniture. In fact, this is a cat tree that looks more like a book case than it does a cat tree. Having said that, the clever design of the Sebastian 67 inch Cat Tree means that you still get all the features that you would expect to find on a cat tree, including six separate levels for climbing on, carpeted areas for lounging on, and a cubbyhole for hiding and sleeping in.
The cat tree is made of wood and finished with a tough, durable non-toxic paint. This cat tree comes in a choice of two colours; black or white. The wood construction makes the tree fairly heavy, and so it is relatively stable. There is sisal material on the first level for scratching and there is carpet on the other platforms to make them comfortable.
The Sebastian 67 is very smart looking cat tree that would look great in a modern home and would blend in well with other furniture in a room.
Things We Liked
- Smart, stylish design
- Cat scratcher included on the ground level platform
- Plenty of platforms for climbing on or lounging on
- Good sized cubby hole for hiding in
- Sturdy and stable
Things We Disliked
- The Platforms are quite narrow
- You need to have your own tools to assemble it
4. Pawhut 50” Cat Tree Tower with Woven Condo - Black/Beige
The Pawhut 50” Cat Tree Tower with Woven Condo is a modern cat tree with a very distinctive design. The main body of the tower is made with thick particle board and iron wire which gives it strength, and the platforms and posts are covered with a nice, thick faux fur. Part of what gives this piece of cat furniture its distinctive look is the woven cat condo and woven cat bed. There is also a good sized scratching area at the base of the tree that is covered with hardwearing woven sisal fabric.
The Pawhut 50” Cat Tree Tower with Woven Condo provides plenty of interest for cats as well as places to sleep and hide. At just over four feet tall, it’s not the tallest cat tree we have seen, but then not everyone wants a really big cat tree in their home, however stylish and modern it may look.
In summary, then, this is well made, sturdy cat tree with a very distinctive modern design. It’s certainly one to look at if you are bored of the standard cat tree designs.
Things We Liked
- Modern, distinctive design
- Woven cat condo and cat bed
- Good sized sisal fabric scratching area
- Easy to assemble
- Good quality product
Things We Disliked
- Top cat bed wobbles a bit
- The design may not be to everyone’s taste
- The top loop could be a bit stronger
5. Sauder Woodworking Modular 42 inch Modern Cat Tower
The Sauder Woodworking Modular 42 inch Modern Cat Tower that proves that cat trees don’t have to be boring! This cat tree is well-made and sturdy and it looks very stylish too. The cat tree, which is made out of wood, comes in two parts. There is the tower itself, which has steps along one side, a scratching area on the other side, and two perches at the top, and there is a removable bottom section, which has a cat condo with a cushion inside and a perching space on top.
This is a very sturdy modern cat tree, thanks to its shape and its weight, so even a heavy cat is unlikely to make this cat tree even wobble. It’s also well-made and well-designed, right down the cushion cover that can be removed for washing.
Basically, the Sauder Woodworking Modular 42 inch Modern Cat Tower has all you need in a cat tree. It has nesting places, a climbing section, scratching areas, and toys. Plus, it looks a lot more stylish than any of the average standard cat trees that you might find.
Things We Liked
- Very stable on the ground
- Stylish design
- Lots of features to keep cats interested
- Well built
- Would easily support a heavy cat
Things We Disliked
- It is quite small
- The top platform could be just a little bit bigger
II. Conclusion
As we hope that you have seen, modern cat trees don’t have to look much like cat trees at all and that can be a big plus point for those people who want to give their cats a place in the home they can call their own, but who still want a cat tree that will blend in with the rest of the furniture.
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