# DIY Contemporary Feline Beds This Modern Cat Bed is Budget-Friendly and Simple to Make By Holly Beth | Published 2014-01-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cat-bed-budget References: [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Quick-Easy-Modern-Cat-House/) This DIY [cat bed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermostatic-cat-bed) requires only a few materials and about an hour to complete. A concrete tube form is transformed into a modern, curved kitty condo. The tube is cut with a handsaw to the desired length. Then another piece is cut out to form the base. It's then glued together and the edges are sanded. Lastly, a nice coat of paint and some foam & a blanket and it's done. For cat owners who aren't interested in the standard [cat houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-tree-house-2), which sell in most pet stores, this project offers a great alternative. Its rounded design offers a modernized approach to [cat furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neko-yama). The best part about the project is the unlimited customization options for the creative-at-heart. With one concrete tube form, which only costs about $8 from a hardware store, a pet owner could create three kitty condos. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **DIY Pet Furniture:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in offering alternative and customizable pet furniture options. - **Modern Pet Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating modern and aesthetically pleasing pet furniture and accessories. - **Budget-friendly Pet Products:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in offering low-cost solutions for pet owners who want to provide quality and stylish pet furniture. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pet Supplies & Accessories:** The Pet Supplies & Accessories industry can tap into the trend of modern and customizable pet furniture, as well as offering budget-friendly options. - **DIY & Home Improvement:** DIY & Home Improvement stores can promote the trend of DIY pet furniture and offer relevant materials needed for the projects. - **Furniture & Home Decor:** Furniture & Home Decor stores can expand their pet furniture offerings to include modern and customizable options for pet owners who prioritize aesthetics and design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable Minimalist Cat Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsy-cat-house.md) - [Functional Furniture Cat Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donarturo-cuba-cat-house.md) - [Origami-Like Pet Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felt-cat-bed.md) - [Cat Cafe Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-cafe-beds.md) - [Contemporary Cat Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Cat-Furniture-1.md) - [Stylish Stimulating Cat Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catit.md) - [Customizable Feline Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meow-modular-cat-furniture.md) - [Modular Feline-Friendly Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-couch-concept.md) - [Cat-Friendly Seat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jingcyuan-tang.md)