# Recycled Feline Loungers DIY Cardboard Cat Chaise is a Catastic Idea By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-01-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-cardboard-cat-chaise References: [networkedblogs](http://networkedblogs.com/p24049896) & [evilmadscientist](http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/catchaise) Cats love cardboard boxes and [cats love to sleep](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermostatic-cat-bed). Why not allow these two facts to culminate in the DIY production of an [eco-friendly cardboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batsy-cat-shelter) chaise lounge for your feline friends? The instructions and template can be downloaded from Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories (link below.) With a few basic tools and a little patience, your kitty will be resting her laurels on an affordable construction of corrugated cardboard imbued with catastic style. **Implications** - You can even decorate this kittie couch with paints, crayons or markers; personalize it with your pet's name and hobbies. Your little love will [lounge in luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lay-lo) on the DIY cardboard cat chaise. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cardboard Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable cardboard furniture for other pets and small animals. - **Eco-friendly DIY:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create DIY kits for eco-friendly furniture that can be easily assembled and personalized at home. - **Pet Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce a range of stylish and customizable accessories for pets, such as beds, toys, and houses. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pet Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce sustainable and customizable pet supplies to cater to a growing eco-conscious pet owner market. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly and customizable home decor items like furniture and accessories to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Arts and Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create DIY kits and materials for creative projects, allowing people to personalize their own unique creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable Minimalist Cat Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsy-cat-house.md) - [Cat-Friendly Seat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jingcyuan-tang.md) - [Pyramidal Feline Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-cat-furniture.md) - [Posh Pet-Friendly Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quella-chair.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Contemporary Cat Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Cat-Furniture-1.md) - [Cat Cafe Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-cafe-beds.md) - [Modular Feline-Friendly Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-couch-concept.md) - [L-Shaped Pet Scratching Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catvas.md)