# Pet Luggage Loungers Let Your Cat Snooze in Style with the DIY Cat Suitcase Bed By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-01-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-cat-suitcase-bed References: [recyclart.org](http://www.recyclart.org/2013/01/cat-bed-from-upcycled-suitcase/) & [brooklynlimestone](http://www.brooklynlimestone.com/2009/09/chic-on-cheap-pet-bed-step-by-step.html) Your cat deserves the very best cushion to snooze on, so make it a [luxurious luggage-styled cushion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-luggage) with this DIY Cat Suitcase Bed. Brought to you by [Brooklyn Limestone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shirley-chisholm-recreation-center), this project is a fun way to construct your pet's furniture with your own two hands, creating a [useful bed for your cat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therapeutic-cat-bed) out of some old suitcase that you don't use anymore. The tutorial keeps the exterior of the suitcase perfectly intact, giving it a rustic look that only a vintage piece of luggage could offer. You won't find anything like this on the market and with a little bit of creativity, you can also decorate the inside of the lid with vintage-looking photographs for an even more old-fashioned look. Make your feline friend feel at home with a DIY Cat Suitcase Bed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Pet Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of DIY pet furniture kits that allow pet owners to construct customized, stylish pieces for their pets. - **Upcycled Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of upcycled home decor products, such as furniture and accessories, that repurpose old materials to create unique and sustainable designs. - **Vintage-inspired Pet Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a collection of vintage-inspired pet accessories, such as beds, collars, and leashes, that add a touch of nostalgia and style to pet owners' homes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pet Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate smart technology and eco-friendly materials into pet furniture designs to create innovative, sustainable, and interactive products. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an online platform or marketplace specifically for buying and selling DIY pet furniture, providing a convenient and accessible shopping experience for pet owners. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate augmented reality (AR) technology into home decor platforms to allow customers to visualize how upcycled products will look in their homes before making a purchase. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cat Cafe Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-cafe-beds.md) - [Playful Muffin-Inspired Cat Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pets-pods.md) - [Lounge Chair Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bagletti-suitcase.md) - [Airline-Safe Cat Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porto-cat-carrier.md) - [Pet-Friendly Travel Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petfriendly-carryon-suitcase.md) - [Origami-Like Pet Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felt-cat-bed.md) - [Sustainable Portable Cat Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batsy-cat-shelter.md) - [Comfy Sofa-Inspired Pet Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofa-pet-bed.md) - [Posh Pooch Travel Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archis-travel-trunk.md)