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It’s the perfect upgrade cycle.
TikTok user and upcycling expert @craftygirllifehacks came up with a DIY project that turns a bedside table into an adorable cat bed.
In her video, the content creator begins the transformation by removing drawers and sliders. After that, she sands the item, recommending this step for chipped and cracked paint. She then applies two to three coats of paint. To give it some personality, she hangs floral wallpaper on the back wall. And finally, to complete the hack, she puts back one of the drawers and adds a pillow and an electric blanket to entice her pet to actually use the bed.
The result is a piece of furniture that can be used by both the cat and its owner, the former using it to rest and relax, and the latter using it as an ordinary bedside table.
“Maui loves her new bed,” wrote the TikToker.
Moreover, what is also great about this hack is that it reduces visual clutter. While a regular cat bed might look messy if left out in the open, this one hides the cushion in plain sight.
Of course, if you’re doing this for your own pet, usage may vary. One responder said, “I did (something similar) with a vintage tv stand and my cat has never used it. Any cardboard box, yes.
Another added, “If I put in all that effort, my cat wouldn’t touch it,” to which @craftygirllifehacks replied, “I was worried about that. At first, I had to try it with catnip! »
Someone also said, “My cats shed wallpaper in seconds. The content creator replied, “So far this has stayed put and hasn’t been shredded.”
We’re sure Maui will enjoy her cat naps even more.