Patios to Catios: Shared Outdoor Spaces for You and Your Cat
Patios to catios are transformations that turn traditional outdoor patios and porches into secure, enriching environments where cats can safely experience the outdoors. These spaces can range from simple, enclosed areas to more elaborate setups that seamlessly blend with your home's design. The huge benefit of these catios is that they serve as shared spaces, allowing both humans and their feline companions to relax and enjoy the fresh air together. From cozy front porches to expansive backyard patios, explore our collection of cat patios ideas and previous projects to inspire your own catio transformation.
Backyard patio to Catio with Barn Doors and Elevated Lookout
This beautifully designed catio, stained in a natural cedar tone, combines rustic charm with modern functionality. Featuring elegant hand-made barn-style doors and an elevated lookout area, this outdoor enclosure offers a perfect blend of safety and aesthetics. The catio is reinforced with 1"x1" heavy-duty mesh, ensuring a secure environment while providing unobstructed views and fresh air circulation. Inside, multiple climbing platforms, a cozy hideaway box, a bubble dome bed, a tall scratching post, and a bridge offer endless opportunities for the cats to explore, lounge, and play. This catio not only enhances the home's exterior but also creates a shared outdoor space where both humans and cats can relax and enjoy together.
Large Patio to Catio with Elevated Lookout and Multi-Access Points
Number of cats: 2
This spacious patio-to-catio transformation offers a perfect blend of style and functionality, painted to seamlessly match the house trim for a cohesive look. The catio features an interlocking tile flooring system that adds comfort and easy maintenance. Inside, it is equipped with a variety of enrichment elements, including a bubble dome bed, a bridge for exploration, two cozy hiding boxes, a step ladder, a climbing wall, and a tall scratching post to keep cats active and entertained. Cats can access this well-designed catio through the main patio sliding door or via a cat run that connects from the side of the home, allowing multiple entry points for convenience and continuous adventure.
Patio Enclosure Catio with Extended Outdoor Space
Number of cats: 6
This large cat patio enclosure transforms a traditional patio into a secure and enriching catio space for both cats and their humans. The catio extension seamlessly integrates with the existing patio, creating a versatile outdoor area that combines comfort and safety. Built with sturdy cedar framing and heavy-duty mesh panels, this catio provides unobstructed views and ventilation while keeping cats secure. Inside, there are multiple climbing platforms, scratching posts, bridges, and cozy nooks to cater to every cat's need to climb, scratch, and explore. The covered patio area offers a relaxing environment for humans and felines alike, making it an ideal shared space for enjoying fresh air and nature together.
Patio to Catio Transformation for Millie and Winston, the Sweetest Sibling Duo
Number of cats: 2
This patio-to-catio transformation creates a charming and secure outdoor haven for Millie and Winston, a sweet pair of sibling cats. The catio seamlessly extends from the patio, providing a shared space where both cats and humans can enjoy fresh air and sunshine together. With features like elevated platforms, cozy lounging spots, scratching posts, and a variety of climbing structures, this catio caters to the playful and curious nature of its feline residents. The white-painted structure with a sleek 1"x1" heavy duty mesh enclosure maintains a clean, modern look that complements the home's exterior while ensuring safety and comfort for its furry inhabitants.
Modern Patio to Catio for Junipurr and Coco
Number of cats: 2
Features: a tall scratching post, a step ladder, scratching steps, a hiding box, a bridge, and a bubble dome bed.
This cat patio (catio) was designed specifically for Junipurr and Coco. Custom-built to blend seamlessly with the home’s exterior, painted to match the house for a cohesive and stylish look. The sturdy 2"x2" mesh ensures safety while offering an open feel, allowing them to enjoy the sights and sounds of the outdoors securely.
Breezeway to Catio for Lilly and Pheebs
Number of cats: 2
Features: an 11ft cat tree, a step ladder, a scratching step, perches, and ramps.
This unique catio design transforms a breezeway into a safe and engaging patio space, perfectly suited for two cats with different needs and temperaments. Lilly, who enjoys being both indoors and outdoors, and Pheebs, who prefers her own company, now have separate spaces within the catio to explore and relax. The catio features four custom pet doors installed on each entrance, allowing the cats to move freely while maintaining their own territories. An additional cat run area is also included to provide even more space for exploration and to ensure peaceful cohabitation. This thoughtful design helps manage the dynamics between these two cats, giving them the freedom and security they deserve.
