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Catio ideas from real Austin-area projects

Looking for catio ideas? Everything here got built, in and around Austin, for actual cats with opinions. Filter by project type, see the before-and-afters, and read what the homeowners said afterward.

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A cedar-framed screened entry catio with a handmade screen door and wood climbing shelves, built into the front of a modern white home

Porch Catios · Austin

Small Covered Catio

“These guys far surpassed our expectations! Our cats are absolutely obsessed with their new catio — it’s not just a space for them, it’s become an extra “room” for us too.”

Lauren Hruska Google
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A back patio enclosed with cedar-framed screen panels and a matching screen door, shelving visible inside

Porch Catios · Austin

Two-Sided Simple Catio

“Ben and his team did an amazing job with our catio all while being very friendly and professional. The build quality is excellent. Our cat Izzie loves being able to go outside.”

Andrew St. Clair Google
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Indoor catification: a black cat on a round wall-mounted shelf among hardwood shelves and steps on black steel brackets

Indoor Catification · Austin

Total Indoor Cat Renovation

“The highest recommendation if you’re looking to add unique enrichment for your cat(s). This was our second project together, and I’m extremely pleased with the work.”

Tony Dabit Google
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A long black-framed catio with a translucent roof, built between mature trees along a white brick house

Signature Catios · Greater Austin

Catio With Roof

“They handled everything from clearing the patio and demoing the old structure, to repairing the fascia and building the new, much much sturdier Catio!”

Ryan Graham Google
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A cedar-framed screened catio tucked into the corner of a red brick patio, a cat on a shelf inside

Porch Catios · Austin

Brick Patio Corner Enclosure

“The quality of their work is impeccable. They truly love cats as much as their clients do and love to build beautiful, fun, safe outdoor areas for them.”

Lara Gibson Google
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A tall cedar catio with a metal roof and handmade screen door, built on a deck beside a yellow bungalow

Signature Catios · Austin

Polycarbonate Roof Catio

“We couldn’t possibly be happier with our catio by CatManDo! The cats spend virtually all of their time out there, and we enjoy sitting out there as well.”

Lauren Amanda Hollister Google
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Inside a long screened porch catio with cedar shelving, ceiling fans, and a ginger cat climbing onto the seating

Porch Catios · Austin

Customized Patio Conversion

“Their work is top notch. They work from the minute they arrive until they leave. They listen to what you want and produce it. They met my expectations and beyond.”

Michele Christie Google
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A wide screened catio against white siding with tiered wood shelves and ramps, a black cat resting on the top shelf

Window Catios · Austin

Multiple Catios, One Home

“We had a few different catios installed and everything came out perfect. The guys were courteous and professional, and the craftsmanship is top notch.”

Tim Harper Google
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A patio corner enclosed in cedar-framed black screening under a wide eave, shelves running the inside walls

Porch Catios · Austin

Three-Sided Porch Conversion

“They put together a custom solution that perfectly fits the space, and they let us choose the layout of the cat shelves. Our new “catio” looks fantastic.”

Gem Kosan Google
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A tabby cat walking a cedar rail inside a screened porch catio looking out over wooded hills

Porch Catios · Austin

3-Sided Catio

“The craftsmanship is excellent, it looks beautiful, and our cats can’t get enough of it! The quality and attention to detail really stand out.”

Lauren Kezler Google
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Featured transformations

Before-and-after porch conversions get top billing

They earn it. A covered patio nobody used becomes the room the household actually sits in, cats included, and the before photo is the only proof it was ever anything else.

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Covered back patio before the conversion
Before
The same patio screened the full length, with a cedar door in the middle
After

Every project here was built in or around Austin. City and neighborhood labels appear only with the homeowner’s permission, and never a street address.

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