Best cat beds for keeping your feline blissfully happy and your home stylish

A cat bed is a practical purchase for feline owners, but there's no reason they should be an eyesore - in fact, there are plenty of cat beds which prove these pet necessities can be stylish as well as functional. From rattan to florals, these choices will not look out of place in the most stylish home - and will keep your cat feeling happy and safe, too! Here are the best cat beds on the market

How to choose the right cat bed and find the perfect spot

Cats Protection’s behaviour manager, Nicky Trevorrow has this advice: 'Providing cats with a private place to hide and sleep is scientifically proven to help them feel safe and secure in their surroundings. Ensuring they have a place to retreat to can even help reduce stress which is why it’s important that they have a bed that’s safe, warm and comfortable.

'However, cats often rotate their preferred sleeping area as a throwback to their wild counterparts who did this to help keep parasite levels low, so don’t be surprised if they move around. Also, cats are not naturally social animals so, if you have more than one cat, it’s important to make sure each cat has a safe sleeping place away from the other as they need their own space.'

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Best cat beds

PawHut Woven Banana Leaf Elevated Cat Bed

With a hint of the egg chair about it, this natural rattan cat bed will look great in any home, from a coastal interior scheme to a country kitchen - and let's face it who wouldn't want to curl up in this? It also meets all your cat's needs as cats love being above the ground because they can keep an eye out on the world below and any dangers lurking.

Your cat would also love curling up in it on sunny days in the garden.

Of course, there's always the risk your feline friend may decide it's the perfect scratching tool - but better this than ruining your prized furniture! Here are some tips on how to stop your cat scratching furniture.

Joules Cambridge Floral Cat Bed

Are you a fan of cottagecore? Vintage shabby-chic country style? Then this floral design from Joules could be perfect, and will ensure your cat's bedroom is as stylish as yours. It is easy to clean and has a removable and reversible inner cushion.

Retro Television Cat Bed

Love the retro look? Then how about retro television-inspired cat bed from Wayfair ? It even has a handy drawer below for cat paraphernalia like toys and treats and it gives your cat the cubby-hole they crave.

Round Cat Bed

We love this super cool cat bed from Wayfair. It has the privacy Cats Protection recommends while being super-stylish. Plus, your cat can use the side of the bed as a scratcher. The soothing cream colours and pared-back design will complement any décor scheme.

3 in 1 square cat bed

Machine washable, this practical cat bed has three different solutions, including the hideout cave - just perfect for nervous cats or perhaps for fireworks night when they want to hide away - and the warm and fluffy traditional bed that's perfect for snoozing. It also has a removable and reversible cushion lined with a comfy suede-like material, which can be popped into the washing machine, so it is easy to keep clean.

Igloo cat bed

Buy now from Cats Protection (£16.99)

Warm and fluffy, this cat bed has mass snuggle and privacy points to allow your cat to hide away and sleep in luxury, while its fun dotty scheme will make it fit in anywhere in the home. Produced by the experts at Cats Protection, you can be assured it will keep your cat happy and snug - and it will help raise funds for the charity.

Feeling crafty? Treat your cat to a homemade cat toy, and entertain them for hours!

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