Spreading resting spaces across rooms can give cats meaningful choice, especially when they do not always want to be near each other. A home with several beds in one busy corner may offer fewer useful options than it first appears. Think about different conditions throughout the day: sunlight, household activity, temperature and access when doors are shut. Place at least some resting options where a cat can settle without crossing another cat's favourite lookout or a narrow doorway.
Choose stable locations away from sudden disturbance, and make sure every bed is large enough for its intended user. You do not need to fill every room with specialist furniture. An appropriately positioned bed or hideaway may serve a clear purpose. Monitor which places each cat uses and keep those preferences in mind before moving everything to make the room look more coordinated.
Check the layout with your normal night-time door arrangement. A bedroom bed does not count as an available alternative while that door is shut, so retain another suitable resting place in the area the cat can actually reach.
For product comparisons alongside this advice, see Velvet Nest and Silver Velvet Nest. The details below explain their sizes and uses.
Related products
Velvet NestA bolster bed offered in several sizes, up to 90 × 68 cm overall. Compare the sleeping area inside the bolsters rather than the outside size alone.
Silver Velvet NestA 76 × 61 × 23 cm bed with a removable washable cover and a lowered front, useful when comparing cleaning and access.
AeroMat Chill PadA flat quilted mat in sizes up to 70 × 100 cm, useful for cats that stretch out. It is a resting mat, not an actively cooled surface.
Further reading: cats.org.uk; cats.org.uk; cats.org.uk.
