# Fierce Feline Fortresses The Lotus Cat Tower by The Refined Feline is a Purrfect Pet Commode By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-11-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-tower References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/379377821086125803/Lotus-Cat-Tower) & [therefinedfeline](http://www.therefinedfeline.com/lotus-cat-furniture.htm) Sometimes it can seem like you spend your whole day trying to get Fluffy or Mittens off your furniture, so why not get them furniture of their own to [climb with the Lotus Cat Tower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-tree-house-2) by The Refined Feline? Cater to your cats affinity for heights by installing this oak-veneered plywood tower in your home, and you'll never have to admonish your pet for lounging in places they shouldn't. The design features a flowing, [Zen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakberry-matcha)-like aesthetic, includes a [sisel scratch pad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coral-scratcher) for nail-sharpening purposes and a hide-away cubby outfitted with a comfortable, machine-washable faux suede cushion. Let your kitty recline in style with this fabulous feline fortress. The scratch-resistant oak veneer and fluid, sculptural design, make it a non-obtrusive home addition. This minimalist, functional design will make you and your cat happy campers and better roommates. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pet Furniture:** Creating furniture specifically designed for pets to meet their needs and preferences. - **Vertical Spaces for Cats:** Designing cat furniture that offers vertical climbing opportunities to satisfy their natural instinct. - **Functional and Stylish Cat Towers:** Developing cat towers that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional for cats to lounge and play. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Accessories:** The pet accessories industry can explore innovative designs and materials to create more comfortable and visually appealing furniture for pets. - **Interior Design:** Offering cat-friendly furniture options that blend seamlessly with home decor to meet the needs of pet owners. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Integrating cat-friendly features into furniture design, such as scratch-resistant materials and hidden compartments, to cater to pet owners' needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Feline-Friendly Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-cat-tower.md) - [Pyramidal Feline Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-cat-furniture.md) - [Flatpack Feline Entertainment Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/float-cat-tree.md) - [Cityscape-Like Cat Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocats.md) - [Contemporary Cat Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Cat-Furniture-1.md) - [Overlapping Wooden Cat Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-circles-cat-scratcher.md) - [Cat Cafe Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-cafe-beds.md) - [Elegant Cat Perches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vista-cat-perch.md) - [Modular Cat Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-cat-trees.md)