DIY Catio Spaces

This is the place to be if you're curious about how to build an enclosed outdoor cat patio for the feline members of your family. We have DIY catio plans with a variety of layouts and designs to suit your needs -- screened outdoor enclosures and windowboxes to allow your indoor cat to safely experience the great outdoors. Your cat will love her safe and comfortable outdoor space, and you'll love how easy it was to build!
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*NEW* Cat Spiral Staircase
*New* Cat Spiral Staircase DIY Plan by Catio Spaces! The CAT SPIRAL STAIRCASE DIY Plan by Catio Spaces gives your adventurous cat new heights to explore! The elegant and versatile spiral staircase includes an upper triangle lounge that you can add to an outdoor catio or the interior of your home for feline fun all year long.
Build your own Catio!
Building a Sanctuary Catio is easy with a DIY Catio Plan by Catio Spaces! The Sanctuary is spacious for human seating and maximizes vertical height with shelves and perches for your cat’s enjoyment. Create a catio your cat and you can enjoy!
Celebrate Happy Cat Month
Catio Spaces offers Catios and Cat Enrichment Tips for September's Happy Cat Month!
How to build a Sanctuary Catio
The SANCTUARY DIY Catio Plan by Catio Spaces is a 3-sided catio ideal for a patio, deck or garden. The Sanctuary is spacious for human seating and maximizes vertical height with shelves and perches for your cat’s enjoyment. Plans can be painted and customized on your own as desired. Create a catio your cat and you can enjoy!
8 Catio-Building Mistakes to Avoid
8 Catio-Building Mistakes to Avoid | When you build a catio, you'll want it to last and provide freedom from stress and worry. That means starting with a a tried-and-true DIY Catio Plan and making some sensible upfront decisions that will ensure your new catio is a secure, attractive haven that you and your cat will enjoy. Here are the 8 most common catio-building mistakes you don't have to make!
Is It Easy To Build A Window Box Enclosure for My Cat?
The WINDOW BOX DIY Catio Plan by Catio Spaces is a 3-sided catio that provides fresh air and a bird’s eye view for your cat to safely enjoy the enrichment of the outdoors. Designed to complement your home, the Window Box catio can be painted or left natural. The Window Box is ideal for sash or slider windows with angle support braces and a polycarbonate or wire mesh roof option.
Build Your Own Catio Oasis
“There is no way we could have built anything near this scope without Catio Spaces’ catio plans. I especially loved the materials list that saved me a lot of time. The plans are also versatile enough to be modified. Having a plan is the best first step in accomplishing big goals. Thank you for the Oasis DIY catio plan. We love our catio!” - Shannon G, cat parent
From our small and compact Window Box, Tunnel, or Haven catio plans to the larger Sanctuary and Oasi
From our small and compact Window Box, Tunnel, or Haven catio plans to the larger Sanctuary and Oasis, many of the catios are painted, stained, decorated, and customized to suit their style and feline’s fancy. Various catio locations include decks, patios, windows, and yards.Check out these 12 inspiring DIY catios featuring happy catio cats.
DIY a Catio
It’s easy to build a catio with our award winning DIY CATIO PLANS! Build one yourself…or hire a carpenter to build a catio plan for you! Catio Spaces offers a variety of DIY CATIO PLANS that take the guesswork out of building a catio to SAVE TIME AND MONEY! Best of all, you don’t need to be an expert carpenter. Each DIY catio plan is easy to follow and rewarding to build! Keep your cats safe, healthy and happy in a catio, an outdoor cat enclosure, that complements your home.
Happy Catio Cats
Cats naturally want to be outside where they can breathe fresh air and experience the sights, sounds and stimulation of the natural world. A catio, an outdoor cat enclosure or “cat patio,” is the purrfect solution to solve the indoor/outdoor dilemma and keep your cat safe, healthy and happy. Designed to complement your home and suit your feline’s fancy, our catios provide peace of mind knowing your cat is always safe while protecting birds and wildlife.
Do's & Dont's for Catios
A catio is your cat’s cherished space to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. By following these simple do’s and don’ts, you’ll ensure your cat’s well-being and happiness all summer long in their warm-weather catio haven.
7 Things to Consider Before Building a Catio
Whether you request a design-and-build quote from a carpenter, purchase an “almost-done-for-you” catio-building kit, or decide to DIY your catio from a plan (or hire a carpenter to build the plan for you), there are important factors to consider. Let’s explore the key points when budgeting for your future catio.
Outdoor litter box DIY plans
Build a multifunctional litter box bench with seating on top for use inside your catio or home. Front doors allow access for cleaning, and cats can enter from the left or right side (or both). A Bench Litter Box is easy to build with a Catio Spaces DIY plan!
9 Tips for Locating and Building a Catio
9 Tips for Locating and Building a Catio | Keep these 9 helpful questions in mind as you consider your catio possibilities while enjoying a slow, contemplative walk around your garden. If you delve into the planning experience now, you’ll face fewer obstacles once you start building.
Where Can You Build a Catio?
Where Can You Build a Catio? | The primary purpose of a catio is to provide safe, enriching outdoor access for your cat, and thoughtfully planned, a catio can be a focal point that adds beauty to the outside of your home, just like a garden arch, gazebo, or deck. As you explore locations outside your home, note the “ideal” spots for a catio, but also look for areas that feel a little unadorned or forgotten.