Living in the city doesn’t mean you can’t provide a little slice of nature for your curious copilot. Creating a small outdoor heaven is not only a beautiful addition to your urban dwelling, but it also offers a serene, calming environment for both you and your pet. Even the smallest balcony, patio, or rooftop garden can become a safe and enjoyable retreat for your cat.
Keep It Safe
Cover the whole balcony with special kitty net, or all the available windows around. That’s very important as cats can easily jump and reach the edge of the railing.
A cat house and a stand on top will become an observation point for your kitties and a bed in one.
A balcony styled with some greenery and blooms that are cat-safe, with a cat tree and hanging pinecones, some garden furniture.
Shelves with artificial grass will be great beds and observation points, your cats will relax here and watch outside.
Your cats can use your regular furniture for sleeping and having a rest, and you may also grow a vertical garden of cat-friendly plants and herbs.
Even if the balcony is tiny, you can squeeze some furniture for your pets, some stools or a chair that will be both beds and sitting points.
A cat-safe balcony covered with net, with a folding chair as a pet bed, potted blooms and plants that aren't toxic for the cat.
Sleeping Areas
You probably already know that cats love the sun. For a cat-friendly balcony, set up a space for them to soak up some rays, whether in a cat bed or a DIY lounger. Set up a window hammock for your cat so they’ve got somewhere to sleep in the sun. Most stick to windows with suckers, which you can set up outdoors. This saves you from having a cat bed, which, while small, still takes up valuable floor space. Alternatively, consider a cat window box – also known as a window catio. It’s essentially a mini catio that sits in front of a window. It gives the cat some fresh air and somewhere outside to sit and means you don’t have to block off your whole balcony. If you’ve got an old shelving unit (and several cats) set up a few beds for them in the sun. You could add other cat friendly things, like hanging toys and a scratching post.
You should also create a space in the shade in case it gets hot, so that your little cutie could hide in that spot. These can be wall-mounted shelves, some space under the furniture (place a cat bed there) or a shelving unit to hide in.
Hang a hammock for yourself or for your cats only, surround them with cat-safe greenery and the plants they like.
A ladder to climb and rest on it, potted plants that are cat-safe, a bench can be used as a bed to lie on.
A little balcony with a cat net, a small seat with pillows, greenery and plants that are cat-safe and a shelf with decor.
Even if there's no space for furniture, you can place some rugs that will keep the cat in shade, and add plants that are safe for the cat.
A cat-friendly balcony with lots of shelves used for plants and for the cat, with some furniture and non-toxic plants.
Add A Water Fountain
Not all cats like water, but those that do often enjoy playing with it. A cat fountain is essentially for drinking, although it can also work as entertainment. Plus, if you choose the right model, you’ll be blessed with the relaxing sound of trickling water!
A usual shelving unit can be used as a cat bed or furniture for several kitties, add potted herbs that cats like, and they will get a mini garden.
A large slot of artificial grass can be installed instead of a usual cat bed, it will refresh the space visually and your cat will feel more outdoors with it.
A small wire crate can be turned into a bed for several cats, add pillows, blankets and surround your cats with potted plants.
A waterfall or a fountain is a perfect idea for a balcony, it will give a peaceful touch to the space with its sound, and your cat will use it for drinking and playing.
Artificial Grass And Cat-Friendly Plants
If you want to give your cat a taste of the real outdoors, throw down some artificial balcony grass. It doesn’t need to be massive, as you can buy small panels. That said, you could always use grow real grass on your balcony and also choose some cat-friendly non-toxic plants that will turn your balcony into a small garden. Do your research to ensure the plants you select are both attractive and safe for your furry friend.
A minimal balcony covered with artificial grass, with a shelf, a cat bed and a cat hiding unit is perfectly organized for the pets.
A balcony as a cat space with cat furniture, cat beds, scratchers, greenery that is loved by cats.
Cultivate a safe sniffing garden with cat-friendly herbs in secure planters. This can be a delightful sensory experience for your cat, especially during a gentle light rain. Not only will it appeal to their sense of smell, but it also adds to the visual appeal of your balcony.
Deck out your balcony with cat-safe plants like cat grass and lavender in terracotta pots. These plants are non-toxic to cats and add a touch of greenery to your space, making it a healthy environment for both you and your pet to enjoy the morning light.
Install a durable mesh screen around your balcony to create a safe, enclosed space for your cat. This screen provides fresh air and a view without the risk of your pet wandering off, especially in the gentle evening light. It’s also easy to install and can be adorned with plants to blend into your balcony’s aesthetic.
Your cats may use your floor or some space under the furniture as a shady spot for having a rest.
A comfortable balcony done with mesh, with some simple furniture, blankets, pillows and potted greenery and blooms is adorable.
A bit of faux grass as a bed, a natural scratcher, cat-friendly plants can be a nice combo for a balcony, it will feel all-natural.
Kitty Litter Tray
Fed up with your cat using a litter tray indoors? Why not build them an outdoor potty! If there’s enough space in your balcony, you can make a litter box there, too.
Your usual furniture will do for your cats, too, just add cat-friendly plants or herbs that they like eating.
A green balcony with a built-in cat-tree, shelves, scratchers, crates and a basket bed is a great space for kitties to explore.
A small and cozy balcony covered with mesh, with a crate sofa, potted greenery and herbs is a great space for both humans and cats.
A greenery garden with non-toxic plants and plants that cats naturally love, it will be a great experience for your lovely fluffs.
A stylish modern balcony with cat houses and ladders on the wall, cat scratchers and some human furniture, too.
A large glass enclosed balcony with a whole cat shelving system, a cat litter box and some more cat furniture is perfection.
Usual folding furniture and shelves are used by cats to look outside and relax,the plants and blooms here are non-toxic.
Shelves attached are great for observe everything outside, and mesh screens keep the cats inside.
Make your cat safe with cat mesh attached everywhere to avoid your pet falling or running away.
Wall-mounted crates attached to the wall and greenery around create quite a natural cat outdoor space.