# Multi-Level Hamster Homes Katja Turns an Ikea Expedit Bookcase into a Hamster Mansion By Michael Hines | Published 2011-02-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hamster-mansion References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/02/15/hamster-mansion/) & [pawesome.net](http://www.pawesome.net/2011/02/an-ikea-expedit-bookcase-turned-hamster-mansion-pet-projects/) Your hamster isn't truly living until it is living inside of Katja's hamster mansion. The single-named German pet-lover recently converted a three shelf [Ikea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-diy-cat-tree) bookcase into the ultimate hamster home. Katja's hamster mansion features everything a hamster could ever want or need. Small caves are located on each floor with grooming sand on the bottom and a feed and [litter box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catbula) on the top floor. I never thought I'd see the day when a hamster was living better than I was. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Pet Homes:** Companies can focus on innovative, high-end designs for pets - **Creative Pet Housing Solutions:** Innovative housing solutions can be explored for all types of pets - **Personalized Pet Accessories:** Individuals can create customized accessories for their pets ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Supplies:** Pet supply companies can explore high-end custom-designed housing solutions. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture companies can market to pet owners in addition to traditional furniture buyers. - **3D Printing:** Individuals can use 3D printing technology to create personalized pet homes and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cityscape-Like Cat Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocats.md) - [Affordable Minimalist Cat Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsy-cat-house.md) - [Stylish Stimulating Cat Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catit.md) - [Functional Furniture Cat Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donarturo-cuba-cat-house.md) - [Tiny Pet Habitat Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-animals.md) - [Cat-Catered Large Japanese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-cat-tree-house.md) - [Pyramidal Feline Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-cat-furniture.md) - [Feline-Focused Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-tree-house-1.md) - [Living Condition Awareness Dollhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwelcome-home.md)