# Minimalist Pet Houses Cat Home by Leo Kempf By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-11-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-pet-houses-cat-home-by-leo-kempf References: [designspongeonline](http://www.designspongeonline.com/2008/11/for-the-fuzz-buds.html) & [leokempf](http://www.leokempf.com/cathouse/) Designer Leo Kempf designed this chic cantilevered [cat house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-cafe-beds) for his own furry friend, Olive. After all, every minimalist feline needs an ultra-modern home to relax in. To get to the swank upper level, a side door at ground leads to a ramp to the second floor. There kitty will find contemporary floor-to-ceiling windows and [sheepskin carpeting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leo-bed). An [eco-friendly cardboard porch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batsy-cat-shelter) allows for a cool place to lay in wait for a passing mouse. Kempf is from Arkansas and designs furniture that is both “interesting and responsible”. These images are all from the designer’s site. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 63% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Pet Houses:** The trend of minimalist pet houses allows for the creation of innovative and stylish designs that cater to the needs of modern pet owners. - **Cantilevered Cat Houses:** The use of cantilevered structures in cat houses provides a unique and visually appealing element to pet furniture design. - **Eco-friendly Pet Furniture:** The rise of eco-conscious consumers has created a demand for pet furniture that is both stylish and environmentally responsible. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry has the opportunity to incorporate minimalist and innovative designs into their pet furniture offerings. - **Pet Products:** The pet products industry can capitalize on the growing demand for stylish and eco-friendly pet furniture that caters to the modern pet owner. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can explore the integration of pet furniture into overall home design, offering solutions that seamlessly blend functionality and aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feline-Focused Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-tree-house-1.md) - [Functional Furniture Cat Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donarturo-cuba-cat-house.md) - [Vertical Feline Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-tree-house-2.md) - [Contemporary Cat Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Cat-Furniture-1.md) - [Stylish Stimulating Cat Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catit.md) - [Cat-Friendly Minimal Desk Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-cubby-desk.md) - [Minimalist Pet Decor Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-pet-furniture-collection.md) - [Hybrid Feline-Friendly Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-cat-tower.md) - [Cat-Catered Large Japanese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-cat-tree-house.md)