Decorating & Design
June 23, 2020
15 Cats In Beautifully Designed Homes
Senior interiors director Stacy Begg shares her favorite feline-filled spaces from the archives.
Cats are the perfect pets for almost any home, big or small. They come to greet you at the door with a meow or a brush on the leg, they don’t require a lot space or walking, and they offer a great deal of comfort for their owners. In our house, Disco and Daisy are often found curled up at the end of one my kids’ beds or on the sofa inviting us to sit-down and enjoy our rooms with them. Scroll down to discover 15 rooms that are almost as beautiful as the cats who live there!
Homeowner Tanya Linton’s cat takes a catnap in her bright and inviting dining room on a white and woven wishbone chair. The mix of pattern, color and furnishings gives this room a fun, casual feel, perfect for family dinners.
A pair of elegant wingback chairs provides a restful spot for Maine Coon cat, Benny. A soft palette of creamy whites juxtaposes the dark antique floors beautifully.
Designer Joel Bray’s feline, Salem, pretends to be a jungle cat while sitting under a large Ficus benjamina in the den. The white envelope is the perfect backdrop to show off the eclectic furniture.
Barney and designer Michael Angus pose for the camera in the study. Michael’s knack for mixing new and old furniture can be seen in his handsome apartment.
Michael and his partner, Glen Munro, share their idyllic Victorian farmhouse with their cat, Jasper. He perches on a linen slip-covered chair to escape from the summer heat.
Feline Larry David inspects the marble flooring in this New York City apartment. The cat adds softness to the industrial kitchen he shares with his designer parents, Charles Brill and Merrill Lyons.
Buddha the cat relaxes while contemplating life under the watchful eye of Marilyn Monroe. Buddha’s fur picks up the warm tones in the wooden headboard and artwork: a nice break from the black and white palette throughout the rest of the home.
In H&H editorial director Alice Lawlor’s kitchen, her gray cat, Lucy, coordinates nicely with the dusty blue-green Shaker-style cabinets.
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The door to the basement gets a feline-friendly touch with a cat door, painted in the same hue to create a seamless look.
Vancouver-based baker Rosie Daykin and her cat enjoy a piece of cake in her bright and airy living room. The silvery muted palette is energized with hits of color from the vibrant throw cushions and zesty carpet.
Kip (who belongs to Tonic Living founder Janine Morrison) thinks about having a “nip” while trotting by this stylish mint bar cart.
Design expert Beth Hitchcock’s kitty, Maggie, enjoys her mom’s bedroom makeover from her new “throne.” The space has plenty of retro French flair, thanks to the Pierre Frey wallpaper.
In this stylish home office, homeowners Lindsi Mandelbaum and Lorne Rose’s white cat, Jackson, blends nicely with the warm ochre and beige tones, and pops of wood.
One of designer Peter Wilds’ cats rests peacefully in his modern Vancouver condo. The bright chartreuse throw blanket adds a fresh pop of color to the otherwise neutral principal bedroom.
A sleek leather sofa, topped with equally comfortable and colorful throw pillows, is a go-to hangout for Peter’s beloved pets.
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