After cat-trees and getting used to cats on the top of bookcases and cupboards, the next thing is walkways. My inspiration came from Bob Walker’s fabulous book ‘The Cats’ House’, which documents how they turned their house into a maze of high-level walkways for their cats.
The Cats' House by Bob Walker.
Once you realize that cats love to be up high for safety and the ability to see everything going on, it’s clear why most cats adore the Walkers system of ceiling-level feline paths. My first attempts were nothing like as artistic as theirs, but the cats loved them just the same.
Cat looks down from ceiling-level walkway.
Cat shelf with stairs and sleeping barrel.
Cat on a thin fence rail.
My 2x8s are overkill, but the cats get room to lounge around on them!