Turn a Step Stool Into a Sensory Playground for Cats
Create the ultimate sensory playground for felines with brushes, fringe, jute and more.
Materials + Tools
- two-tier solid wood step stool
- small shag rug
- thick jute rope or twine
- cotton embroidery thread
- (2) boar bristle beard brushes
- old t-shirts
- assorted cat toys
- scissors
- staple gun
- pet-safe adhesive/sealant
Splash on Some Paint
If your wooden step stool is unfinished and you want to jazz it up with a bright hue, make sure to use non-toxic, pet-safe paint. Do this step at least 24 hours before starting the condo transformation.
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Add a Rug
Create a comfy lounge spot by adding a small shag rug to the top step of the stool. Use scissors to cut the rug to size, then attach it to the stool with a staple gun.
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Attach Brushes
Using pet-safe adhesive, attach a boar bristle brush to the front two legs of the stool.
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Add Jute Rope
Wrap thick jute rope around the back two legs, extending the rope to the top of the stool.
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Create Fringe
Cut two-inch-wide strips out of a soft, worn t-shirt. (You may need two or three t-shirts for this.) Then, double-knot the t-shirt strips around the side rails.
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Hang Toys
Use cotton embroidery thread to attach an assortment of cat toys to the stool. We used catnip-filled fish, feathers and bells to complete the look.
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Watch Them Play
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