# Lounging Feline Tables The CATable is a Functional Table and a Place for Cats to Explore By M | Published 2014-04-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruan-hao References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/57245/CATable-designed-by-Ruan-Hao-A-table-built-for-cats-to-/) & [lycs-arc](http://lycs-arc.com/archives/3759) Cat lovers will adore the functionality of designer Ruan Hao's CATable, a table made for the day-to-day life of cats and humans. The CATable is an ingeniously designed, hollowed-out table that cats can play inside of that can also be used as an everyday table surface. Ruan Hao's CATable is perfect for cat lovers. Unlike conventional flat-top tables, the CATable is a hollowed-out piece of wood filled with expertly placed holes. The inner holes and tunnels create the ideal cat play area for kittens to explore or curl up inside to take a nap. The top of the table is flat, allowing the surface to be used for cooking, eating and other daily tasks. The minimalist and sleek design of the CATable makes it a stylish addition to any home's decor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Pet-friendly Furniture:** Opportunity to create more functional furniture designed for pets to use and that also fits the style and needs of their human owners. - **Multi-functional Design:** There is room for innovation in creating furniture that serves multiple purposes and ways to make the most of limited space by multifunctional design. - **Incorporating Play Into Furniture:** An opportunity to create furniture pieces that incorporate play, activity or relaxation for children, pets or adults. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can expand product lines to include pet-friendly options and multifunctional designs. - **Pet Products:** Pet product companies may create alternatives that adjust the home to pets needs such as play areas with food or water and comfortable beds. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers have an opportunity to create designs that not only cater to the style and needs of human residents but also their pets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Furniture Cat Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donarturo-cuba-cat-house.md) - [Cat Bed-Equipped Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igloo-side-table.md) - [Cat-Friendly Seat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jingcyuan-tang.md) - [Cat-Friendly Minimal Desk Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-cubby-desk.md) - [Curvaceous Abstract Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-table.md) - [Cat Cafe Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-cafe-beds.md) - [Perplexingly Angular Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tadashi-side-table.md) - [Hybrid Feline-Friendly Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-cat-tower.md) - [Curvaceous Animalistic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookpet-coffee-table.md)