The classic styles tend to be eyesoresβhollow cubes wrapped in carpet remnants perched atop sisal cylinders.
Finding attractive pet furniture is a tough task. Luckily, you get a day trial period to find out. The humble cat tree is elevated to a lovely statement piece, with natural wood wrapped in jute, a striking treehouse design, and easy-to-wash faux-fur cushions. You could have the whole thing built within 15 minutes, but I waited 24 hours after the delivery to put it all together.
This way, my cats could grow accustomed to each part as I unpacked them. The wood portions are real branches, but initially they had an off-putting, vaguely chemical smell, so I took those outside to off-gas overnight. A company rep said this was likely due to the glue used to affix the rope.
As I began pulling the faux-fur basket liners out, I noticed thin strands starting to float through my living room, so I took the cushions outside as well and gave them a good shake.
The shedding slowed fairly quickly, and a swift brush with a handheld vacuum picked up the rest. I inserted a single cushion inside one of the thickly woven baskets. Then I placed it on the floor of the room I planned to keep the Cento in and went upstairs. When I returned, half an hour later, I found my guys curled up together inside the bowl. A promising start. Using an included tool, I easily secured the individual sections in place with bolts and washers.
