Living in the city doesn’t mean you can’t create a little outdoor space for your cat. Making a small, safe garden on your balcony can be a lovely, calm place for both you and your cat. Even a tiny balcony can become a fun area for your cat.
Keep It Safe
Make sure your balcony is safe for your cat by putting up a special net. Cats can easily jump and reach the edge of the railing, so this is very important. Plexiglas panels, or mesh cloth to cover these railings is another way to go. This prevents your cat from climbing over the balcony.
Ensure there are no ways for your cat to escape from the balcony. Check for any gaps or areas where your cat could squeeze through and block them off.
Avoid placing wind chimes, twirly decorations, or bird feeders on the balcony, as these can tempt your cat to jump and possibly get injured.
Make sure any furniture on the balcony is stable and can’t be easily knocked over by a playful cat.
A cat house and a stand on top will become an observation point for your kitties and a bed in one.
A balcony styled with some greenery and blooms that are cat-safe, with a cat tree and hanging pinecones, some garden furniture.
Shelves with artificial grass will be great beds and observation points, your cats will relax here and watch outside.
Your cats can use your regular furniture for sleeping and having a rest, and you may also grow a vertical garden of cat-friendly plants and herbs.
Even if the balcony is tiny, you can squeeze some furniture for your pets, some stools or a chair that will be both beds and sitting points.
A cat-safe balcony covered with net, with a folding chair as a pet bed, potted blooms and plants that aren't toxic for the cat.
Sleeping Areas
Cats love the sun! Make a sunny spot for your cat to relax. You can use a cat bed or make a simple lounge chair. A window hammock is also a good idea. You can stick it to the window with suction cups. This way, your cat has a place to sleep in the sun without taking up floor space. Another option is a cat window box, also called a mini catio. It sits in front of a window and gives your cat a place to sit outside. If you have an old shelf and more than one cat, put some beds on it in the sun. Placing comfortable cushions or outdoor rugs in both sunny and shady spots on the balcony is probably the easiest solution. You can also add toys and a scratching post.
Make sure there is a shady spot, too, so your cat can stay cool when it gets hot. This could be a shelf, a space under some furniture, or a bed in a shaded area.
Hang a hammock for yourself or for your cats only, surround them with cat-safe greenery and the plants they like.
A ladder to climb and rest on it, potted plants that are cat-safe, a bench can be used as a bed to lie on.
A little balcony with a cat net, a small seat with pillows, greenery and plants that are cat-safe and a shelf with decor.
Even if there's no space for furniture, you can place some rugs that will keep the cat in shade, and add plants that are safe for the cat.
A cat-friendly balcony with lots of shelves used for plants and for the cat, with some furniture and non-toxic plants.
Add A Water Fountain
Some cats like to play with water. A water fountain can be fun for them and gives them fresh water to drink. Plus, the sound of trickling water is very relaxing.
A usual shelving unit can be used as a cat bed or furniture for several kitties, add potted herbs that cats like, and they will get a mini garden.
A large slot of artificial grass can be installed instead of a usual cat bed, it will refresh the space visually and your cat will feel more outdoors with it.
A small wire crate can be turned into a bed for several cats, add pillows, blankets and surround your cats with potted plants.
A waterfall or a fountain is a perfect idea for a balcony, it will give a peaceful touch to the space with its sound, and your cat will use it for drinking and playing.
Artificial Grass And Cat-Friendly Plants
To give your cat a feel of the outdoors, put down some artificial grass on your balcony. You can also grow real grass or choose safe, non-toxic plants for your cat. Make sure the plants you pick are safe for cats. We have a list of garden plants that are safe for cats, and you can use some of them on your balcony. Btw, you can use hanging planters or elevated pots for plants to keep them out of your cat’s reach.
A minimal balcony covered with artificial grass, with a shelf, a cat bed and a cat hiding unit is perfectly organized for the pets.
A balcony as a cat space with cat furniture, cat beds, scratchers, greenery that is loved by cats.
Cultivate a safe sniffing garden with cat-friendly herbs in secure planters. This can be a delightful sensory experience for your cat, especially during a gentle light rain. Not only will it appeal to their sense of smell, but it also adds to the visual appeal of your balcony.
Deck out your balcony with cat-safe plants like cat grass and lavender in terracotta pots. These plants are non-toxic to cats and add a touch of greenery to your space, making it a healthy environment for both you and your pet to enjoy the morning light.
Install a durable mesh screen around your balcony to create a safe, enclosed space for your cat. This screen provides fresh air and a view without the risk of your pet wandering off, especially in the gentle evening light. It’s also easy to install and can be adorned with plants to blend into your balcony’s aesthetic.
Your cats may use your floor or some space under the furniture as a shady spot for having a rest.
A comfortable balcony done with mesh, with some simple furniture, blankets, pillows and potted greenery and blooms is adorable.
A bit of faux grass as a bed, a natural scratcher, cat-friendly plants can be a nice combo for a balcony, it will feel all-natural.
Kitty Litter Tray
If you’re tired of having a litter box inside, you can put one on your balcony if there’s enough space. This gives your cat an outdoor potty spot.
Your usual furniture will do for your cats, too, just add cat-friendly plants or herbs that they like eating.
A green balcony with a built-in cat-tree, shelves, scratchers, crates and a basket bed is a great space for kitties to explore.
A small and cozy balcony covered with mesh, with a crate sofa, potted greenery and herbs is a great space for both humans and cats.
A greenery garden with non-toxic plants and plants that cats naturally love, it will be a great experience for your lovely fluffs.
A stylish modern balcony with cat houses and ladders on the wall, cat scratchers and some human furniture, too.
A large glass enclosed balcony with a whole cat shelving system, a cat litter box and some more cat furniture is perfection.
Usual folding furniture and shelves are used by cats to look outside and relax,the plants and blooms here are non-toxic.
Shelves attached are great for observe everything outside, and mesh screens keep the cats inside.
Make your cat safe with cat mesh attached everywhere to avoid your pet falling or running away.
Wall-mounted crates attached to the wall and greenery around create quite a natural cat outdoor space.
With a bit of creativity and some simple DIY projects, you can transform even the smallest balcony into a safe haven that both you and your cat will love.