# Cute Kitty Cubicles The 'Bloq' Gives Cats a Place to Work and Play By Josh Mears | Published 2012-01-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-cubes References: [thedesignerpad](http://thedesignerpad.com/blog/2012/1/6/a-lovely-shelter.html) & [binqdesign](http://www.binqdesign.com/) Curious cats can now cuddle up in The 'Bloq,' an innovative piece of furniture. This cat cubicle is fashion-forward, minimalistic and double as a sidetable perfect for you and your cat. This product is the perfect synergy between [fashionable and functional](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neko-yama), and would make a great addition to any living space. The design of The 'Bloq' uses a superior way of thinking to turn an everyday object into a useful second home for its feline friends. Cats will be drawn to the open middle square of the design, in which a homeowner can happily place a comfy couch pillow made especially for the cat. The design comes in a variety of colors, as do its paw-friendly pillow accessories which make a useful addition. The cat cubicles themselves feature a sleek geometrical design with cool crisp lines that keep this item at the height of cool while keeping your feline friend close and cozy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fashion-forward Cat Furniture:** The trend of fashionable and functional cat furniture presents disruptive innovation opportunities in creating unique and stylish products for cat owners. - **Multi-functional Design:** The trend of creating furniture with multiple purposes, such as the cat cubicle that doubles as a side table, offers opportunities to innovate and cater to the space-saving needs of consumers. - **Personalized Pet Accessories:** The trend of customizable and paw-friendly pillow accessories for cat cubicles enables disruptive innovation by allowing pet owners to customize and enhance their cats' experience. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Furniture:** The pet furniture industry can capitalize on the trend of fashion-forward cat furniture by creating unique and trendy designs for cat owners. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can explore the trend of multi-functional furniture design by incorporating elements that serve multiple purposes, such as cat cubicles that double as side tables. - **Pet Accessories:** The pet accessories industry can tap into the trend of personalized pet accessories by offering customizable and paw-friendly pillow accessories for cat cubicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Furniture Cat Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donarturo-cuba-cat-house.md) - [Customizable Feline Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meow-modular-cat-furniture.md) - [Modular Feline-Friendly Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-couch-concept.md) - [Cat Bed-Equipped Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igloo-side-table.md) - [Modular Cat-Friendly Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quarter-sofa.md) - [Hybrid Feline-Friendly Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-cat-tower.md) - [Cityscape-Like Cat Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocats.md) - [Cat Cafe Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-cafe-beds.md) - [Stylish Stimulating Cat Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catit.md)