# Domestic Feline Nests The Katzenhoehle Cat Cabin Looks Like a Swallow's Nest By Bianca | Published 2009-03-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katzenhoehle-cat-cabin References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/20051/) This little orb might look like a big swallow's nest, but it's actually a [wicker pod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-nests-treepod-project) for your feline. The Cat Cabin, or Katzenhöhle, was handmade by German furniture company, Home Basic. Their slogan, "Made on earth, inspired by the universe" describes their funky wares well. [Pet pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-grooming-pod) have been on the rise over the last few years, but surprisingly, earth-inspired and [eco-friendly pet homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batsy-cat-shelter) have been few and far between. **Implications** - Perfect for those pet owners who want to treat their and cats like royalty while protecting the planet, this cabin is the ideal way for kittens to rest. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Eco-friendly Pet Pods:** The rise of earth-inspired and eco-friendly pet homes offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the pet industry. - **Luxury Pet Accessories:** The demand for high-end pet products, like the Katzenhoehle Cat Cabin, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the luxury goods industry. - **Handmade Pet Furnishings:** The popularity of unique, handcrafted pet furniture creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for the handmade goods industry. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Industry:** Creating earth-inspired and eco-friendly pet homes can set companies apart and attract environmentally conscious pet owners. - **Luxury Goods Industry:** Designing and producing high-end pet accessories offers a new market segment for luxury brands to tap into. - **Handmade Goods Industry:** Catering to the demand for unique and artisanal pet furnishings can lead to success in the handmade goods market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable Minimalist Cat Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsy-cat-house.md) - [Cat Cafe Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-cafe-beds.md) - [Stylish Stimulating Cat Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catit.md) - [Contemporary Cat Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Cat-Furniture-1.md) - [Functional Furniture Cat Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donarturo-cuba-cat-house.md) - [Timber Sun-Inspired Pet Perches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myzoo-solar.md) - [Sustainable Portable Cat Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batsy-cat-shelter.md) - [Elevated Workstation Cat Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-nest-cat-bed.md) - [Origami-Like Pet Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felt-cat-bed.md)