I built a CAT TREE with a built-in litterbox using branches

[@danielleza908]

This is the most aesthetically pleasing cat house on KZbin, simply beautiful!

[@astrir7140]

It's crazy how cats have trained us humans to be so dedicated to them and try to do anything that makes them happy 😂 I'm planning to build one as well!

[@lisao5021]

you feed dogs and they think you're a god, you feed cats and they think they're a god.

[@fargokatie]

So true it brings me so much pleasure when my cats are happy and spoiled 😂

[@fargokatie]

@@lisao5021 LOL I like that, too true

[@catlection943]

I agree and am looking forward to more like minded cool cat parents sharing their experiences ❤ Did you make yours yet?

[@yourbffnat3602]

We get joy out of bringing them joy! 🤗

[@averiegirlsdream4247]

Yes I would love to see the kitty highway

[@darlene2483]

So awesome you should be so proud of yourself it's really really great for these cats ! 💖

[@tinarichards9830]

Me too!! Please build it soon😁👍

[@tzinyernchong1939]

Just gotta say, I think yours is the best cat-tree playground, because: 1) natural and rustic elements (great aesthetics), 2) sturdy supports, 3) big platforms (2 kitties can snuggle together), 4) great view (I would sit there all day too, if I were cat-sized), 5) space-saving (built over recycling bin and cat bathroom) 😻❤😻 LOVE IT! Yes, cat highway please! 😺👍😺

[@Misscandyland24]

Mmmm can we just acknowledge how much of a badass are you for building this?!🤍

[@roxanne7301]

Lina Rubio totally agree!

[@EsmeeHeebing]

Thank you so much you are so kind!

[@mandielou]

It's cool but it's not unusual. Many women are great in woodworking projects and tools. I'm not discrediting her in the least though.

[@pjgreen1786]

She’s a structural engineer 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@infasis]

@@mandielou She didn't say anything about it being because she's a woman. I don't know why people turn everything into some weird competition or something.

[@bleugaze]

Hey Esmee, where can I find branches like that? "Oh, my fiancee is a forest ranger." Oh I see. So you decided not to glue or nail in the rope, but to knot it. "Yeah, I'm a girl scout, so I know a thing or two about knots." Oh. How do you know this is structurally sound? "Yeah, I'm a structural engineer." lol

[@EsmeeHeebing]

Hahaha love this 🙈

[@lykri3350]

So the moral of the story is, take lots of notes and then carry an ax and go find a tree with branching that will work. Or find a good contractor and show him/her this. :-D

[@Rachelrose10]

Yeah, Esmee is bad-ass, TOTALLY! Way to go, Esmee!! I love that you used your talents and advantages to give your kitties a terrific life! They are the luckiest of kitties!!

[@jtrose6995]

So basically, theres no chance in heck for a me type person to ever fabricate this!😹

[@joshterwin5064]

Ah.. bitchy much. Its a great idea! Use your imagination and s,ills you have and voila!!!

[@Rudelherz]

So I read cats don't like their water next to their food, neither to their litter box, neither to their sleeping /relax places....glad our cats are not much of readers and appreciate all the thought, work and love we have for them😂 ....gonna copy this as much as I can. You've done an outstanding job. Thank you for the inspiration. ❤

[@KimberlySlipski]

Glad our cats aren't readers 🤣

[@davejshank567]

Amazing work! You did it like a world pro! I think I can speak for Cats and People everywhere, structural engineers like you make the world a better and happier place for all. You do more than engineer, you build happiness. Very nice!

[@EsmeeHeebing]

Thank you so much+!

[@alanawolf1556]

This is not only well constructed, but the cats seem to love it, and it's beautiful as well! Nicely done!

[@robertw6546]

How could it be better?

[@bcc1428]

@Robert W by not blocking the boiler on the wall, it's going to get get hot in there and cold in the kitchen lol.

[@itsdouglas2610]

@@bcc1428 She said in the video not to do it and she only does it bc they never use so there's no problem

[@kim99may]

Absolutely adorable and sustainable ❤❤❤❤❤

[@131dyana]

I have a branch in my yard. What a neat idea. I think I will try that.

[@lisadee4490]

Amazing! she did it with passion and love for her Cats

[@EsmeeHeebing]

Thank you!! Yes I really love them 🥰

[@williedaniels3882]

One more step she should've done is using a brass washer for each shelf when she was screwing it down from above--it would've added more strength so the screws would not loosen up later on with all the jumping around by her cats. Also use a wider screw for more grip. I have owned several cats in my adult life and am a handyman too in property mgmt, so I do know how to improvise on the fly.

[@davestelling]

I can imagine how pleased you were that they actually liked & used your beautiful creation...!

[@foxgloves73]

Exactly what I was looking for ...Litterbox AND cat tree combo !!! Loving the natural look...it's clever and beautiful !

[@lykri3350]

Cats love this because it smells like nature. I know my cat would be on three all the time. It is beautiful and I hope I can have something like this made when the time comes that I need storage and a place to hide a litter box. Maybe I can gather supplies and make one here. I just have to rearrange (get rid of ) furniture to be able to use it against a window here. I am so glad I came across this video. I am in PA during the time when the voting system is being uprooted.

[@Random_847]

I see you did this two years ago, I’m just now seeing this and wow! I absolutely love it so much❣️❣️We are always thinking of our cats and have been wanting to make them something similar to give them something new to enjoy as they’ve had the same cat tree for years… we’re always getting them new toys but it’s time for a new tree!! Thanks for the beautiful inspiration! I love the recycle and litter area too! Brilliant ❤️

[@joanneperlmutter2038]

She's a structural engineer. He's a forest ranger. No wonder they're so handy! The finished product is fabulous. My cats would love something similar, but alas, I have two left thumbs.

[@MAINECOONLADY]

You make designing & creating this amazing recycle/litter box hinged doors with fancy tree castle on top, so logical & easy! I suspected you have engineering/architect training & skills!! Very smart & creative!

[@anamar-zz8he]

You did a great job. I love the tree branches you placed. It's everything a cat could want. I like that they can look out into nature. Your cats were having a lot of fun. You're a great cat mom and a great builder, impressed. 🥰❤️❤️❤️🐈‍⬛🐈🙏

[@the1humansolution]

I love this for so many reasons. 1. You're a bad ass. 2. You made it simple enough for anyone to follow. 3. You say "garbage" not "trash".

[@fredoannaramirez9549]

"I love that cat tree! It is the best I've ever seen. I look forward to seeing the bridge that you plan to build for them later on. Seeing you cat tree, has given me different options for building my cat tree. Thank you. I look forward to seeing more.

[@shann2323]

Only half way through but idk how you're so confident in not having something underneath the litter box!

[@zephyronfire3821]

This is by far, the nicest, most authentic cat tree I’ve ever seen! Wish I had your talent! Much appreciation for sharing your creative genius, Estée! Hugs from Alberta, Canada! ❤️

[@mhaas88]

This is such a beautiful build and I appreciate the consideration of how to optimize the use of your space. I, personally, love the aesthetic and it has inspired me to give it a shot. Thanks for sharing! :)

[@ffeff8353]

Congratulations on a truly great build, really taking into consideration all the things cats like (the sleeping shelves, the crate "cave", the scratching posts, the rope "bridge", the hanging toys, the view out the window and the shady shelf inside looking onto your sitting room), PLUS it looks smashing and it's so practical to have your recycling and the cat loo all in one place. Simply wonderful! I'd like to see any other builds you do for them, especially a "cat highway" into your sitting room. I'll be copying many of your ideas!

[@EsmeeHeebing]

Thank you so much you are so kind!! I would love to see what you make.

[@ffeff8353]

@@EsmeeHeebing -- my two cats have access to a walled garden, so while I do have a big indoor cat tree for them (which has been in use by many cats for almost thirty years now, so it's rather tattered!), I hadn't bothered much because I don't think they needed anything else. I still don't, but your build is so fantastic that it's inspired ME! (hahaha) to do something just because it would be so cool and practical too to have all the cat-related stuff in one central location. I really liked your ideas (especially the fact that you attached it to the wall and made it so sturdy, it's the one thing cats tend to dislike about cat trees I find). Sorry I'm running so long, I'll stop now. When I'm done with my project I'll let you know! 💕😃

[@jenniferrowe8148]

Two very happy cats, wonderful thanks

[@generandall2014]

BRILLIANT! Love how you combined the functions so artfully and with easy access. Thank you for sharing... our cat Jeffery is needing an update like this!

[@dianaspatola9158]

I absolutely love this design. It goes well with the saying "a aplace for everything and everything in its place." It's absolutely stunning.

[@Christina-cf9ot]

Love the inclusion of the bins and litter box. I was thinking about doing something like this between my kitchen and living room, and adding a trash can like this would be awesome. Currently the can is far away from the kitchen because the spot between the kitchen and living room is the best place, but if I put it there it would end up the focus of the two rooms. This way I'd get the best of both worlds, well placed trash and a nice decoration.

[@EsmeeHeebing]

Exactly our problem too. So we are super happy with this solution!

[@dao8805]

So attractive and practical. A dream come true for indoor cats ! Thank you for sharing and yes, it would be great to see an extension/bridge for this cat tree.

[@GeoToni13]

This is remarkable. You are so flipping talented I'm in awe! Plus buying something like this already made would cost 100s of £ so well done you! So glad to see the cats love it.

[@EliColgan]

Looks so natural well done.

[@catyfaurie9446]

I have an awesome branch I've been wanting to do this with but youve just inspired me to make a litterbox as well!

[@EsmeeHeebing]

Cool! Please show me when it is done!

[@violetviolet888]

Esmee: What a thoughtful build out and calming video. Appreciate your humility and all the effort you put in to make a home for your cats. Thank you for sharing your video.

[@miss_xenia_]

Love this! Even without cats you could use it as a plant shelf 🤗 Also love women showing KZbin that we can totally built stuff! 👷🏾‍♀️👷🏼‍♀️👷🏿‍♀️ Thanks for the 3 point tip. I want to build a smaller version as we’re renting, but love the idea with the box underneath for storage or litter box. Just have to figure out how to make the base nice and sturdy.

[@agaandbabies]

👏wow! I think your cats will be happy!😍

[@nicolehubbard3536]

The cats playing together. 🥰 This cat tree is soooo much nicer than the tacky, carpet covered ones. It looks great!

[@yourbffnat3602]

You are a very talented young lady, it's so awesome that you are using your gifts to improve the kitties lives :) .

[@yourbffnat3602]

I forgot to ask, why pre-drill the holes first? Is this better for putting the screws through?

[@barbarasharp8323]

I wasn’t surprised when you said you were a structural engineer. Maybe a little cushion for the platforms. Very nice. Thanx for sharing

[@justlookingforatruth]

I've been thinking of how to construct a natural wood ladder so our cats can get up on top of a wall that goes around our living room. It wouldn't be exactly like what you've done, but i got a lot of good ideas from watching how you approach this. Beautiful work!

[@mary78880]

It looks gorgeous!! Great inspo for when I'm no longer renting! I would love to see you add more if you're still thinking about it ❤ Thanks for sharing!

[@Happysewist]

So inspiring! Such a good result to fill the needs of cats who like to play and hide and get up high. Before my father passed, he offered me his woodworking tools ( he built fine furniture among other projects). I declined because I didn’t think woodworking was a skill I would pursue. I am still angry at myself! Anyway, THANKYOU for your wonderful videos. You make it all look accomplishable.

[@rebeccaacton4623]

This is great!! I have 7 cats... yes 7. All rescues. Would love to make something like this for them.

[@manthasagittarius1]

Ha! You could dedicate a whole small room, like a child's bedroom, just as a cat jungle for seven! Even put a little running fountain in there as some people do for cats. I can imagine it with one big window looking outside, with a tree for birds and squirrels.

[@maribecker1973]

How very well thought out and multi-functional. Really impressive!!

[@mewsimewsique3708]

Thank you for this, I’m very inspired to make something like this too now! I love trees and I go on forest walks a lot, so I could definitely find some good branches after a day of heavy wind!

[@ADRION06]

C’est le plus beau arbre à chat que j’ai vue , même en boutique je n’en ai pas vue d’aussi beau. Bravo , j’ adore.

[@imanadult7432]

I absolutely love this and I'm excited to see the bridge!!

[@reecechia1404]

Esmee your cat tree and disposal box has a beautiful aesthetic quality which most cat equipment does not 😊. You are so skillful - an inspiration! I would love to see more projects.

[@micheleharris2361]

I love this build, and would love to see an additional build for the cat highway - you did a great job, here! Both of you! I'm going to have to build a cat highway for my newest cat - you have some great ideas in this structure! :)

[@littlelamb6804]

Beautifully made by an engineer! Looks better than any store bought cat tree that I've ever seen. Yes please show more of your innovative ideas for the cat tree.

[@dp2404]

This must be the most beautiful cat tree I have ever seen. I would want that in my living room even if I had no cats 😅😅

[@janetchalmers3133]

Hello from Montreal, Canada! You did an amazing job, so beautiful to look at and so much fun for the kitties. I definitely will watch more of your videos. Continue with the good work

[@mael2039]

"we got our big cat pooh" pooh is tiny! my cat is trice his size :D the cat tree is amazing, it's probably the prettiest one I've ever seen and it's so beautiful to see the kitties using it and enjoying it!!

[@EsmeeHeebing]

Thank you so much! Haha yes we always thought he was a small cat but now we got a kitten he seems huge and so heavy haha. What cat do you have?

[@TheCof6656]

I'm blown away by how your cats embraced the tree, it was incredibly cute to watch them. Very beautiful experience, thank you!

[@LittleLuxxy]

This is amazing and very helpful ! I just picked up some driftwood from the beach and wanted to build a cat tree but I didn't know where to start.. This gave me lots of inspiration, thank you :)

[@gigivon7595]

Oh my goodness, I love you to pieces.. That is so amazing. Oh my goodness, Bravisimo Bravisimo .. I adore it. I plan on making your beautiful, stylish, modern, natural .. you took my breathe away .. I would love to see your plans for the possible addition.. This and the current Catio I am making for them is just perfect. Thank you so, so very much. It is so hard to find unique creative beautiful pieces. .. my cats are going to love it as much as yours do

[@adrianalara8464]

Ready for part 2!

[@natalia_andreeva]

This tree is just perfect! :))) I love watching your chats climbing and palying there with such a pleasure! This tree is really natural and looks awesome! Great job! 😍👍

[@kaylaojeda5149]

This is incredible! I want to do this when I get a house one day ✨

[@EsmeeHeebing]

Thank you!

[@Aizen_33]

What do tou mean do you not have house

[@Aizen_33]

Ohhh wait i get it

[@szonjasalamon]

Me toooooooo😝I love my cat💜💜✨✨

[@Rachelrose10]

You are AWESOME!!! What a fantastic job you did!! I’m a big-time cat person, and I would LOVE to see you make the bridge or cat highway! 😺😺😺

[@SiamCatChannel]

sooooo beautiful!!!

[@susaneads1590]

I love this idea and the Natural wood is Perfect for an indoor cat to feel like it's outdoors! Clever idea! ⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@bippetybeebop]

That's absolutely incredible! I can't believe how beautiful that is!

[@EsmeeHeebing]

Thank you so much!!

[@gudrunclarke4976]

This is beautiful and imaginative. You will have as much fun watching your cats as they have.

[@barhernan153]

Prettiest cat tree ever! I hope some day I'll be able to build something lije this for my three cats. For now I'm going to upgrade some shelves to make it a cat tree, maybe I'll record it like you! Also, beautiful garden. Of course I want to see the cat highway!

[@EsmeeHeebing]

Thank you so much! I would love to see how it turns out

[@barhernan153]

@@EsmeeHeebing thanks!

[@moraghunter8386]

Hi, watching you construct the cat tree was a pleasure then seeing the cats claim it for themselves was amazing! I live up a highrise building with my two cats Coco and Minky whom I adopted 3 yrs ago when they were 12ys old. I am going to put up some shelves and ladders to keep them active. Catch you soon

[@sarahr.trenchard8287]

I love this!!! Great job! Baddass is right!

[@edcat6587]

I made a smaller version of this a few years ago,when my cats were still kittens. they still love it. one thing mine has is small,rough pieces of natural wood going up about 5-7 inches on the sides of my top platform. The wood does not enclose the platform completely,on the corners they have lots of room to stick their paws out,and play......they love just rubbing against the pieces,and can roll around,or sleep there in odd positions without falling off. try it,they will like it... I call my cat highways(basically just boards,above windows,and going all the way around the room)"catwalks." some of them I made wide enough so they are also dvd and book shelves,but have space for the kitties to travel. And i added a few boxes for sleeping, in the corners. Thanks for making this and showing it on utube!

[@michelemcconnelee]

This is so creative! My cats would love this.

[@ОльгаМорозова-м7м]

Просто супер дом для кошек, спасибо за вдохновение!

[@minwellitsanicknamebegrate2531]

I had a dream I had something like this but it reached the ceiling and my cat was climbing it then suddenly she was walking on the ceiling upside down. Then the next day I see this video I think the universe is telling me to make a cat tree for our kitty 😅.

[@yourbffnat3602]

This is why you want to end the tree about a foot before the ceiling, its dang near impossible to get the kitties down from the ceiling 🤪😂

[@glyndanewton4076]

Cats rule the Universe

[@justlookingforatruth]

Or to add Velcro to the ceiling... ❤

[@wowgeewiz]

Lovely design and well built. I really like how you added the tree branches for the natural look. You have beautiful cats ❤

[@mariaesparza2465]

I loved this! I've been wanting to get my cats a cat tower but this really inspired me to look for alternatives! 👏🤩

[@lorimullen3680]

A Very Beautiful Idea, Thank You for sharing this with us in KZbin World. I like the Rustic Look of a Real Tree verses the carpeted ones you can buy at the store. I would love to see the added Kitty Highway too. With Love from North Carolina...USA😘

[@francineh.7825]

Oh I love this!!! You did such an awesome job on the build! I have an outdoor cat area that my cats go into and I was wanting to do something so they could climb up and have little perches so this is perfect. I'll have to find some big branches and copy what you did. The only thing I'd be worried about though is the string that hangs down my one cat is a trouble maker and totally would get caught up and tangled in that. Would love to see the cat bridge you are going to build.

[@EsmeeHeebing]

Thank you so much! Yes that would be awesome. You could make the ropes shorter so he can't tangle himself in that. The long rope is really thick and tough so they probably couldn't get tangled in that.

[@aniarro]

I really love this! My Bengal kitten will be coming home this June and I want her to feel home as much as possible... I think constructing such a tree would be ideal! Thanks for sharing!

[@jabriamarie3489]

This is so perfect!! I love it!!! Can’t wait to try this out myself (watch my boyfriend do it 😂)

[@annalisastrickland8044]

Awesome! Best tutorial I have seen, that combines the cool tree with the litterbox solution. Great idea to conceal the recycle bins as well! I would probably use that space to hold a bin of food, a bin of fresh cat sand, bags, a scoop, and a bin to take out and scoop the "used sand" into. I would also make the *exit* shaped like a cat's head.

[@EsmeeHeebing]

Tank you! What great ideas, love the cat heas

[@leahmariecuffe6064]

I turned my canopy bed into an extra realstate for my cats to play on. I live in a very small apartment with 5 emotional therapy cats.

[@bertab63]

How wonderful that you have emotional therapy cats. I love that. I hope you will be able to make something like this in your apartment for them. I volunteer at a horse rescue and am a fan of all animals. Animals help us to be connected with the earth and nature. Cats are such a comfort and I love that yours help people.

[@frankieteo6659]

WOW... WONDERFUL CAT TREE.. cheers.. good work.

[@Siwoo_eunwoo]

Awesome you really did it with love for cats RESPECT!!

[@leonacollet4051]

Ì would love to see the extension of the cat tree. A purrfect addition. Thanks for sharing. And, great job on putting it all together.

[@dens3096]

Your fiancé is very cute, and the tree is nice too Lol

[@pamgable3914]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing your home made stand using tools you typically have. Enjoy kitties

[@initiate22000]

Great job. I love the natural materials, and you had the perfect spot in the window. How did you make the "rope bridge?" It's that heavier piece of rope connecting two of the branches. Was it braided? I want to try something like this for my cat. Thanks.

[@EsmeeHeebing]

Thank you! It is one piece of rope going across wraping it around the branch on the other side and then when going back you wrap it around the itself. Same way as with a hangmans noose.

[@001maui111]

14:08 when i heard she said "I am a structural engineer" it all made sense I hope I can be as THIS precise 😱 Congrats on the design, its perfect!

[@L0GANTP]

Great build, but the shelf going around the corner bit of that wall was starting to droop when the adult cat got on it, you might need to get some more sturdy platforms, carpeted plywood would be the best. I would love to see you extend it and make a cat highway like you said at the end.

[@j.s.7741]

This video was way better than any of the others on building a cat tree! I’ve built one but I want her to have a way higher one, and I love the incorporation of the litter box, garbage, and a place for them to eat-ingenious for small spaces like mine, I live in a yurt. Thank you.

[@honeypotfilms6066]

woahh you are so talented!! so glad you made this video... i have a cat and i lowkey wanna build this too - honeypot films

[@EsmeeHeebing]

Thank you!! You really should 😃

[@LLjean-qz7sb]

Beautiful structure for the cats! Love the natural, branches! I was curious about the heater, but you answerved my question! God Bless!

[@LaIndia1717]

I would have added a light green carpet to the platforms to make it softer for them and to add to the whole tree look!

[@dianahopkins7994]

I'm getting 2 kittens and I've got time while they grow to build them something fine. I enjoyed your ideas and perseverance. You did a great job.

[@mael2039]

would you ever be interested in doing a house tour?

[@irma_ruth]

Het is prachtig! Het is zo helemaal in harmonie met elk interieur. Krabpalen blijven vaak een apart ding en deze is gewoon de natuur in huis halen waar je kat ook nog iets aan heeft. Knap ontwerp!❤

[@carolody1681]

So good to see how you built the tree for your cats, I have a small garden and used a small wooden ladder as a climber for Sylva having seen your tree has given me ideas to make her climber better, but I have to be careful that she cant get to the outside, I had wooden rollers erected all round the garden so she can't climb, as the rollers don't give access to climb, the idea for the rollers came from my vet who is from Australia and apparently that is where the ides came from. Well done to you. !!

[@maryhairy1]

Love the idea! Cats seem to enjoy their exploring & watching the outside world from a higher platform.

[@lindamatthews4243]

Thank you so much for walking me through your build. I am currently constructing something of this style for my cats. I had a general idea of my method and style, but your advice and actually seeing the process was very helpful!

[@jessicabianchera176]

Thank you Esmee!! I was just looking for some ideas on how to build a cat tree with real tree branches! I love how you made it!!!

[@ash691974]

So beautiful! Simple, FUNctional, and stylish. It compliments your home and outer surroundings. Well done .....B Well

[@rushbayou5230]

nice to have fun for the kitties ;) u game me the idea but i think ill use a rolling bin for the cat litter and keep it flush to the floor. i also have some large rope for my houseboat, i think that would look great ty 4 ur vid