The Second-Story Safari
Perched neatly into the corner of a second-story balcony, this custom catio turns vertical space into a full-on feline adventure. The main enclosure stands tall at roughly 10 feet, giving cats plenty of room to climb, lounge, and survey their kingdom, while tiered shelves, ramps, cubbies, a hammock, and a floor-to-ceiling scratch post keep things interesting from bottom to top. A built-in window entry lets the cats stroll straight out from the house, and the design cleverly narrows below the window to fit the architecture without sacrificing play space. From there, the fun continues through a 20-foot tunnel run along the balcony floor, complete with integrated bench seating for humans who want to supervise—or just admire—the action. Finished with composite decking, sturdy PVC-coated steel mesh, and a ribbed steel roof, this elevated catio blends beautifully with the home while delivering safe outdoor enrichment that feels more like a luxury resort than a cat enclosure.