I wrote a Guide to Building Cat Shelves! outdoorsavannah.com/cat-shelf-guide/

@LainaLane

9 ай бұрын

Amazing!!

@cwest394

6 ай бұрын

Butterfly anchors. Permanent.

@evalangley3985

6 ай бұрын

You need to drill in your studs, you brilliant idiot...

@TrueReal-de6ee

5 ай бұрын

Listen bro, as a bro[ke] man myself, I can tell you that you wasted way too much time, energy and money trying to get your drywall to support a frikin cat. Home slice, you need to look up what "studs," are. They're the two-by-fours in your wall that go up and down that the drywall gets drilled into. Find those, and screw your cat platforms onto those. That would have been the first place I would have mounted those things to. Get a strong neodymium magnet and find the screws they used to secure the drywall. Get two up and down in a row, and you've got a line of where a stud is at. Rinse, and repeat for all mounting points. When you mount things to the studs, they're sturdy enough to allow YOU to jump up and down on them, with your wife (if you know that I mean). Also That carpet could have been put on there with some foam to cushion the impact on kitty's joints ❤

@robira1313

5 ай бұрын

The problem is that those desirable 2x4 studs aren't always where you need them to be. In my old house, the studs are 24 inches apart. Hence, anchors.

No drywall screws, no matter how expensive, will survive a vibrating load. Specifically, the drywall will always disintegrate over time. For a dynamic load like this, even only a cat's weight, it's a requirement for everything to be anchored into a stud. If your stud width doesn't match up with a desired plaform location, put a board flat across two studs and mount the platform to the board.

@scottlyttle5586

Жыл бұрын

Yep..in load bearing walls, 16" on center. Newer homes will sometimes use 20" centers on non-load bearing walls.

@aarontooth

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, this. It's also a whole lot easier to screw into studs than deal with complicated and messy anchors. I think it might be OK to get one stud each, then a couple molly bolts for stability. That's how I do most of the stuff I've installed in my house, and I haven't had anything come loose yet. The stuff that always comes loose are the undersized and goofy push-in/screw-in anchors, installed by the previous owner's contractors.

@TeddyRayThomas

Жыл бұрын

YOU CAN GET AN AMEN HERE. DIRECT MOUNT TO STUDS IS NECESSARY. I AM A JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER, NOT A MASTER BUT EVEN AN APPRENTICE WOULD KNOW BETTER.

@Paislywalls4767

Жыл бұрын

​@@TeddyRayThomas that's an admirable career ! Good luck to you. 🕊

@THE-APEX

Жыл бұрын

Pro Tip : to test for stud discreetly, tap a finish (small) nail into the wall just at the top of the baseboard at 16”, repeat at next 16 inch. You’ll never notice the tiny hole that low, and you can always fill it if you choose.

The cat chirps was a definite seal of approval!!

@raven4k998

Жыл бұрын

I love how he thinks dry wall can take kitty's bouncing weight over time and figures out nope they are getting slowly ripped out of the dry wall the best method is right into the studs to take kitty's weight over time they will not rip out like with drywall

@hentai_lover6915

Жыл бұрын

@@raven4k998 Don't hide in the replies and post this comment where he can actually see it

@clarkcollins1804

Жыл бұрын

My kitty also chirps when she saw something worth investigating lol

@raven4k998

Жыл бұрын

@@clarkcollins1804 build her a wall like that and she will chirp a whole lot more

@teresasully2361

Жыл бұрын

Great ideas and a beautiful and very adorable puddycat!! ❤

I just love how your kitty sits perched watching you install another shelf 😺"Fabulous, he's finally extending my catwalk"

@shadow_song

4 ай бұрын

CATWALK

The little chirps she makes are adorable. Such a beautiful cat.

Okay, firstly I love how informative this video is. But secondly, your cat *squeaks?!* How cute.🥰

@annkupke4263

Жыл бұрын

Mine does to. Only time she makes noises is when she sees birds. Or she sees her daddy

@julieutley2073

Жыл бұрын

Kitty is talking, excited because he sees what Dad's doin'. Like the excitement when they see birds or squirrels they can't get to.

@peraltarockets

Жыл бұрын

My cat Lizzy's other name is ROU Excited Squeak Before Pouncing so I'm here for it. Also, she had a Culture Ship Name long before Elon pretended to like Iain M. Banks.

@julieutley2073

Жыл бұрын

@@wahdurci ahh, a li'le scared of things? See if you can tell why she's insecure, maybe give her a place where she can see out, but can feel like she can't be seen, a place that is small and cozy for her as well. That might help.

@SajarErbraTerof

Жыл бұрын

Bengal cat do a lot of talking and squeaking too... 😻 love your cat wall!

As a European, I will never understand why Americans make their houses from cardboard.

@jeremysmith9694

Жыл бұрын

Cheaper. Probably easier to build.

@noldo3837

Жыл бұрын

@@jeremysmith9694 In Germany there is a saying "I am not rich enough to afford buying cheap things." :D But I understand. It is probably "just good enough".

@jeremysmith9694

Жыл бұрын

@@noldo3837 haha. America is the land of cheap crap. For better or worse. But it's a good question.

@Rouzmary

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, if he had a proper wall, nothing would come loose.

@ak-yr4dt

Жыл бұрын

Earthquakes

If you're not mounting your shelves into the studs (that are usually spaced every 16") then you're going to be running into problems with the drywall. Especially with the weight of a jumping cat. Beautiful cat by the way!

Your cat's head tilt and squeaking 🥰.

I just watched this for the cat. I don't think I've often seen a cat this happy. That gleam In Raja's eye and those squeaky meows say it all.

@TheMightiestInAllOfCreation

Жыл бұрын

What about Chase bruh

@brisaquina8816

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMightiestInAllOfCreation Chase is basically always happy lol

The squeaky meow is the cutest

@notachannel4u

Жыл бұрын

That is a Bengal thing.

@ferninthehouse

Жыл бұрын

@@notachannel4u my Maine coon does it too

@5dias5dias5dias

Жыл бұрын

fts

@jaz4742

10 ай бұрын

​@@notachannel4uits a savannah

Your cat is so beautiful. That room is super cool too. The fact that you take time to play with him is awesome!!!! People sometimes forget to interact with them. It satisfies their need to hunt and run, keeps them healthy plus bonds you. You're a great cat dad

I love the people who love their animals enough to build these kinds of walkways around the houses for them. kudos to you!! Your cat is lucky to have a pet parent like you. BTW, as someone who works on houses, Screwing right into the stud would be my first choice. If that is not possible, I wouldn't use anything less than toggle bolts for mounting any kind of shelf, especially one where a cat is jumping from shelf to shelf.

this cat's life is perfect

@Gem_ini

Жыл бұрын

No it’s not! A cat should be outdoors.

@ananimal9779

Жыл бұрын

​@@Gem_ini the opposite is true in a vast majority of human living locations, where domestic breeds are 100% a foreign invasive species that will destroy local wildlife. Your cats are more exotic than snakes or turtles to most local wildlife, keep your cats indoors where they have been bred to thrive. If you are selfish and demand to destroy nature around you with your livestock and pets, then buy your own land off by yourself to do so, like people who do dogfighting or backyard breeding, two other things that selfish people do without thinking of the livelihood of nearby animals.

@samiraperi467

Жыл бұрын

@@Gem_ini In cities absolutely not.

@eva-w

Жыл бұрын

​@@ananimal9779 Your points about cats being threats to wildlife are very true. But let's keep it real, no cat "thrives" being confined to an apartment or house. Only a person who has never seen a cat outside, would really believe that. Cats can certainly live inside, but not thrive.

@ananimal9779

Жыл бұрын

@@eva-w they are bred to thrive given the limitations of being indoors. Humans tend to be happier if they have slaves do their work, but I'm not going to argue that you can't argue against slavery without seeing how happy a slave owner is relaxing at home and taking that into consideration. I don't care how happy a hippopotamus would be in the kiddy pool, an invasive species is an invasive species. The happiness of my booboo kitty is not priority over the health of the environment I temporarily inhabit.

Anything mounted to only the drywall for this purpous is going to give out at some point . The anchor type does not matter . Drywall is not made for this kind of stress . You must find the studs or put reinforcing wood or metal behind the drywall . For this type of use you will likely also need a plate ( wood or metal ) directly behind the shelf legs to prevent it from evently wearing out the drywall as wall and loosening the shelf .

@danitho

Жыл бұрын

That's what I was thinking

@SteveEwe

Жыл бұрын

Terrible way to mount anything with significant weight or movement. I too was wondering why he wasn't using studs. I had a spot between beams where I had to use a piece of wood as a stable bridge to mount onto the stud and then screw something to the bridge. Those anchors are only for hanging pictures or something light and stationary. With all that movement, those anchors will eventually come loose. He should have consulted with someone whose done a little bit of home improvement work. Even a non professional DIY video on KZread could have told him that. For someone who makes videos it boggles my mind he didn't do a search on KZread "how to mount shelves on your wall".

@tayloriverson1423

Жыл бұрын

Ron Swanson has entered the chat

@eritain

Жыл бұрын

Drywall anchors were invented by the devil to increase the market for profanity and drink. He regards them as his greatest success since televangelists. He tempted Jesus to prove himself by hanging something on drywall, AFTER the "turn stones into bread" one.

@junglelane

Жыл бұрын

I forsee a drywall "tutorial" happening fairly soon...

I just saw your short video describing your best friend's energy and how she interrupts your workday. Your friend is an awesome playmate that obviously loves you very much. Merry Christmas.

My cat is a shoulder cat. Anything from which to jump that gets her to shoulder level would be a launch point. Those shelves? "Ambush the human point" to 'Instant shoulder perch achieved"

@samblasco2359

Жыл бұрын

Your cat is actually a parrot

@brentkeller3826

Жыл бұрын

@@samblasco2359 She doesn't believe me. She trilled, then tried to roll on my shoulders, I have claw marks. "I appear to be seriously wounded." - Half Life scientist

@redshirtveteran5688

Жыл бұрын

@@brentkeller3826 Ahh, you may just have a headcrab variant then.

@CJW0056

Жыл бұрын

Then to "shirt now soaked in blood"

@Gr3nadgr3gory

Жыл бұрын

Is your cat female? Me and my friend have a theory that female cats are better able to shoulder cat because they're less stocky. This has been supported by one male and one female cat.

I loved to see that your cat helped by watching you work, trying out the shelves immediately and approving them! As I always say: us humans work so much better under cat supervision! ❤

@rafika816

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@nessie986

Жыл бұрын

Don't you mean how cats watch us work give seal of approval and then supervise us hoomans to make sure we do our best for them but I still don't think it's going to stop their 2.00am zommies then at 3.00 am feeding time. Will say one thing that guy is brave not quite sure who gets knackered first??? 😅😂❤❤❤

@uutdiegodzilla3821

Жыл бұрын

@@nessie986 Zoomies don't need to be stopped! I just watch them passing by, say: "Galoppel" and then fall asleep again. 3:00 a.m. feeding time sometimes gets a bit inconvenient, but I was trained by one of the cats I grew up with. She didn't want to be alone during her early morning snack, came to wake me up, we went to the kitchen, she ate, I petted her, and we both felt much better! And the man will be knackered first, but his kitty will also very well deserve a 10 hour nap for lifting the heavy weight of responsibility. 😉

@Militant_Vegan

Жыл бұрын

@@uutdiegodzilla3821 she’s trained u well. Good hooman 🙂

@uutdiegodzilla3821

Жыл бұрын

@@Militant_VeganYes, I am a certified and proud cat servant since 1974! ☺️

Your kitty literally smiles 😂 ❤ so precious. What a hood daddy!

@alvallac2171

9 ай бұрын

*good

There is only one proper way to do this David. Open the walls up and apply plywood backing for where you are mounting these shelves. It'll be a project with spackle and painting but at least you wont have to worry about these landings ever getting too loose. Very healthy cat. Our sphynx is just as energetic and we can't wait to build a room just for him and the other cats in the new house.

@teslaee2000

5 ай бұрын

Why would plywood behind the drywall be better than the studs?

Their cat: *supper active, adorable cat squeaks, accualy uses what their owner makes* My cat: *looks like a ham on the floor, sounds like a tornado siren at 2 in the morning, will stare at what I made and then walks away*

@jenynz5334

Жыл бұрын

Hehe those 2 am howls are a pain! Mine gets louder and louder 🤣.

@zoecat17

Жыл бұрын

@@jenynz5334 SAME

@W1lLTh3b0ss

Жыл бұрын

Different breeds behave differently. The cat in the video is a Bengal and they are extremely playful and love climbing. Yours is most likely not

@zoecat17

Жыл бұрын

@@W1lLTh3b0ss ya mines def not 💀 shes american short hair tuxedo or smt like that idk its long but shes so tiny and its like 50/50 with her its eathier she sounds like she will shadder the house or shes a ham on the floor

@syntheticat24

Жыл бұрын

My tabby cats do all of both categories this all of the time.

So my two cents, having done the same thing. ALWAYS have at least one point on a stud, or add backing that can be mounted to a stud or ideally multiple studs. Drywall screws only go so far.

@TheScandoman

Жыл бұрын

...and it needs to be one of the higher screws.

@donnaleeah5075

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I'm seeing this first. I have a new 10 month old kitten , a boy who's super hyper and needs this.

I loved how engrossed your cat was upon learning all that you were teaching us! And I love the whole idea, but my absolute favorite is the carpet that lays up the wall vertically. They can so quickly climb up as their claws are so useful to get a good grip on it. Outstanding job!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

Found this to be super informative & helpful! I had issues building furniture for our last kitty because he was a BIG Boi (17 pounds & not fat) he was colored like a Holstein cow & had green eyes. His size denoted conventional cat purches, beds, etc. Were too small & very unsafe for him. He needed a minimum of 16" in length & width to fit comfortably... so we made things for him built with supports and anchors for security, safety & his comfort.

@_esmeralda_5112

4 ай бұрын

What kinda anchors did you end up using with mounted shelfs/furniture ?

YOU ARE AN AMAZING CAT DAD!!!!!! 😻😻😻😻😻

I’ve always used toggle bolts for installing things on the walls. Even if they’re not meant for the cats, the cats will gladly make use of them. Studs should be 16” apart on center. So make the shelves in lengths divisible by 8” to ensure at least one is anchored into a stud. And the force of a cat jumping and landing is going to be significantly greater than the weight. Going to a carpet store and getting scraps is the cheapest option. Just avoid looped carpet. But the sky is the limit when it comes to picking a style out. And a friend of mine has a bridge across the hallway that his cat loves. It’s her 360 point to know what’s going on in the whole house.

Счастливый котик, как ему повезло! Такой аттракцион ему не каждый хозяин сделает

@imsreki

7 ай бұрын

Хороший кот - это кот который спит 😂

Many thanks for the details on mounting the shelves to the wall!

0:59 I love how he’s turned his head like “wait where’d the fun thing go? 🥺

@ub-4630

Жыл бұрын

Ikr? The cat is a she btw.

@Original-q11

Жыл бұрын

A glass half empty kinda person 😉.... The cat was actually giving her approval of the next platform going up 😸 Meow....

Such a GREAT cat dad💯👍🐾😻

@rgw5991

Жыл бұрын

"This is a good human" -- Cats everywhere

Your cat is so happy snd having do much fun. You done a great job. Thanks for making your cat happy.❤

Thank you so very much for doing all the trial and errors for us. Its MAD

You can tell he loves his cat.

Thank you for the tips.

As someone who worked at a Lowe's in the hardware department for a couple years, I always tell someone to get something sturdy and whatever the weight is, add an extra 20 lbs to the anchor. You might forget they are there and if you put something heavy, you'll watch your shelf just crash to the ground

I LOVE how your cat looks at you working on her new 'challenge' 😍 I am working on a simular project, 'bit' larger, they don't know yet what's coming and I can't wait to see them climb and fly around! Beautiful animal you've got there, tremendously talkative which is so so so nice.

While you are drilling the cat is looking like are you done yet!!!!! 😅😺

May need to add some shelves closer together as the cat ages, but what a wonderful agility course you've made for your frisky adorable feline! 🐱🐱🐱🌟🌟🌟💜💜💜

@Gr3nadgr3gory

Жыл бұрын

I'd think it would need Lower shelves first.

She’s so sweet and athletic. What a beautiful cat!!!

I love seeing the cat activity in your house. Beautiful!

I bet you have inspired lots of cat owners out there with your tutorial. You have done the hard part for the viewer, in displaying the differences in strength in the wall anchors. Good job!

고양이가 정말 행복해 보이네요. 나도 내 집이 있다면 만들어주고 싶어요.

@anajungkook5320

Жыл бұрын

영혼

What a great home for active cats! 🎉 I love it! How I wish you did this for others; I'd hire you in a heartbeat!

Thank you for sharing! Knowledge and cuteness!

Obviously it's better to go into the stud, not just rely on drywall for jumping weight.

My sister has bengals maybe I’ll recommend since she doesn’t walk them and doesn’t want them outside so this would be great since they are crazy and are destroying the house plus like to wee on my dogs bed and a few random stuff around the house

@julieutley2073

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, the marking territory has to stop. Make sure they know You are head cat around the house, not them. Also ask the vet what's best to break them of that.

@SK-bb6ms

Жыл бұрын

@@julieutley2073 Neutering usually prevents territorial marking but it's much more difficult to stop once they've established the behavior. Enrichment and exercise like in the video should help, an outdoor catio is also great for cats and keeps them safe.

@bambinaforever1402

Жыл бұрын

@@julieutley2073 neutering at 6 months old is the way to stop marking. All the resr is stupid and is classified as animal abuse. U should not punish animals for what they do due to naiture

@PrincessLelouch

Жыл бұрын

Bengals need to be provided enrichment. They’re a super high energy breed and not a good fit unless you have a good setup for them.

@julieutley2073

Жыл бұрын

@@bambinaforever1402 not animal abuse. Training where it's appropriate is something I've seen other cats do.

my guy, thank you for this video from the bottom of my heart. i literally started to make my own cat shelf wall in the past couple weeks and appreciate the details you put in here.

Good job giving your beautiful cat stimulating indoor exercise options! Video was good too!

Kitty needs a Cat friend would be perfect 🐈🐈

@ChrisAndCats

Жыл бұрын

Says someone without a cat, I bet? That's usually a recipe for disaster.

@1Hawting

Жыл бұрын

he does have another cat, I saw one in another short

@american23t

Жыл бұрын

​@@ChrisAndCats NOT!... We have two that can be very active. One keeps the other out of mischief. The more active of them getting into trouble left his own escapades.😊😅😢

@nunyabizness9955

Жыл бұрын

So you disagree with him and the other 50 people that liked his post?

@peterclarke7240

Жыл бұрын

Two cats is a recipe for disaster?! Then, as someone who grew up in a home that normally had at least 4 cats, plus the occasional visitor, I count my lucky stars that I survived into adulthood! 😂

No, find a stud! At least one bracket. 3 on a short shelf is not too much with the movement.

Thank you for all your great advice. Also I love how your cat watches you with such curiosity and his squeaks are so cute❤❤

Loved your sincerity towards cat lovers and pet owners....and your sincere intent to provide them with information that would help their cats have a happy time at home and a great relationship with their owners

We installed 8 foot sections of walnut tree to our cat wall. It is awesome to watch them scale it. Totally agree about the forces. I have large cats that are over 20 lbs and we put everything into the studs. You get hit in the face, and we have them jumping over us while we are sitting on the sofa. Very unnerving to have a missile with claws zooming over you! Location matters! ❤️

Awww. He loves his baby. ❤

Thank you brother! Great tips and ideas for my cats' wall!

I love how you did all this for your kitty!

I never trust drywall anchors. Drywall just isn’t strong enuf. I only ever screw into studs.

@stratoleft

Жыл бұрын

Then you can't position anything at all using only the studs, dimfuk. You can't locate and mount anything whatsoever, using only studs. No pictures. Nothing.

@zinbrew

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Couldn't figure out why he wasn't just using the studs

@patmx5

Жыл бұрын

They're fine for static loads, but a hyperactive feline bounding around like a lunatic is anything but a static load! That said, studs are certainly better strength wise, but Mr. Murphy sees to it that they rarely seem to be in the desired location.

This is the highest form of enrichment for a cat because this is what they would do in their natural environment they as both prey and predator animals need this. So well done.

I love what you've done for your cat

awesome! you are a thoughtful friend to your cat

I absolutely adore you for doing this ! THANKS 🙏 so very very much

Cat is the boss in this house. Cats have servants.

@patmx5

Жыл бұрын

Dogs have owners, cats have staff.

This video was so heartwarming. It makes me happy to see a great owner spoiling a wonderful cat. Thanks for posting and sharing your experience.

I LOVE this idea! And your cat looks so happy to be running around this room. This is so smart!🐾

I love your cats lil squeaks

Excellent video because I wanted to install wall shelves for my cats but was too scared they would fall off... Thank you for sharing ✌️💗

@tararoast

Жыл бұрын

@1betterthanyou1 Hi, do you have any helpful information, I haven't started the project yet as it would be helpful.✌️

Thank you, I will try my best to heed your advice.

your cat has you trained remarkedly well sir. A great bond you two have

Love what you give your cat! I'll be doing something similar in my living room. Thanks for sharing.

Such great enrichment for this lucky cat ❤

It's great the effort you put into the project - Lucky cat!

Thank you so much for your input.

Meaning, the problem is that your walls are Drywall and not Bricks

My favorite thing is the kitty watching you build his play house😄😄

@aya9af

Жыл бұрын

Me too! 😂

Wow smart, so your cat can stay active and healthy💪 Good Job🎉

What a lucky cat you have, and the proof it is so happy and a real joy to watch ! Thank you so much for sharing this video 🙏 🥰 am off to watch the others now 😄👍

Raja very obviously approves, and so do we! Well done, David! Wonderful planning for indoor cat activities. Raja is a very happy cat. 😻😻😻

LOVE this!

Thank you for being such an awesome pet owner, your cat is so happy and loved, its beautiful xox

0:59 That meowing is the cutest thing I've ever heard!!

활발한 고양이 넘 이쁘네

This is great fun for the cat and human

@travelwell6049

Жыл бұрын

… and KZread viewers 😅

We love the way Raja anticipates the everchanging "landscape" of his "Cat Wall".

His chirps are so cute!

Excellent work.

Another benefit of having brick walls.

@Hans-gb4mv

Жыл бұрын

You still have to get the right anchors. Even in brick walls it is easy to poorly mount something.

@Jesus_is_All_we_need

Жыл бұрын

The constant jarring would waller out the mount and shelf will drop off the walls.

@voxelfusion9894

Жыл бұрын

@@Jesus_is_All_we_need pre drill a hole, 6mm will do, and put in a plastic wall plug, then screw into that. If you didn't mess up the hole, it'll hold forever.

@Jesus_is_All_we_need

Жыл бұрын

@@voxelfusion9894 👍 Thanks for your informative reply!😁

Gorgeous, brown Bengal cat! My son has one too! ❤

I am too excited to do this for my cat. Thanks for the tips!

Me encantó el video! Gracias x contar tu experiencia, quiero gatificar un sector de casa, seguiré tu consejo. Tu gato es hermoso!😻 Slds desde Argentina! 😊

@gmansi

Жыл бұрын

Gatificar 😄

@gmansi

Жыл бұрын

@@onno_vocks Si claro, pero en español sería algo asi como "gatificar" no?

@gmansi

Жыл бұрын

@@onno_vocks Correcto!!! ja ja ja respuesta válida y aceptada. Saludos

@gmansi

Жыл бұрын

@@onno_vocks Saludos desde Uruguay

I cannot wait to take mine on a hike. Both of us were worn out and that way just a little of the ways. I did not have on hiking shoes, but my kitten sure did love it. Going again. Hiking river trail.

great tips!! very informative and insightful!

2:15 🤗🤗🤗I see how much the cat loves👍

This is AWESOME!!!! I want to do this for my fur babies!!! 💖🐈😍😊

Какой классный парень! Повезло хвостику 🐱

Amazing. This is so inspiring

Awesome! Thank you so much!!

What a happy active kitty! This made me so happy! 😻❤️

@jussinick2131

6 ай бұрын

Cats are social animals. The cat needs a companion! Individual posture is very sad and not species-appropriate

@mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat

6 ай бұрын

@@jussinick2131 The human is the cats companion. My male cat hates all cats and violently fights them. I have a female cat and they have to be entirely separated for safety. Not all cats like other cats.

That chirp is so adorable 😻

What a beautiful cat 🐯 Thanks for the tips 👍🐾

My husband and I were inspired and with a few adjustments because our cats are very large and needed direct screwing into the stud, we are proud to have a living room and an office with cat shelves!