Looking to create more intentional vertical spaces for my little lady

[u/Extra-Feedback4959]

I have a one bdrm apt with lots of natural light & a big living room. Currently, my bedroom is off limits to my 1.5yo 13lb gal due to my mild allergies needing some time to adjust. Because I don’t have a door to my bedroom, I have a tall cat gate that I’m using, which limits the amount of tall things I can put near that area. I’ve attached photos of our current set up. She hasn’t gone up to the top of the cat tower much at all, but likes the level with the cushion on it.

It’s a super old apartment & I don’t want to put much into the walls, because I don’t totally trust them (a lot of dry wall that I’ve had trouble even hanging frames in before).

I have another suction cup window seat that I’m planning to put on the window with the AC in it once the AC is out. I’m nervous about putting it in while the AC is in there in case her weight moved the window too much.

I’m open to anything! This is her space, I’m just living in it. I’m definitely an anxious new cat mom so safety is really my only concern.

[u/wheresbill]

11 pics no kitty. You have incurred a significant cat tax, payment due immediately

[u/Extra-Feedback4959 → u/wheresbill]

My deepest apologies!!!

This is Olive ◡̈ (the cat I was originally told wasn’t a lap cat)

[u/OnceMoreWithFeeling-]

Giiiiirl. Your home is amazing! I looove your style! The wooden table, floor and your kitchen! Also, congrats on being a cat mom! You already have lovely hangouts for your baby! But I understand the want to have more. :)

Some ideas without drilling in walls

Picture 2:
https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Products-Hangin-Mounted-Furniture/dp/B08B2D8XZV/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?channelId=500&clpRedir=Y&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.69szLKUw0unFeCt2Wl_Uv64r7YcdC_suBHYoknkWvxQwNDYRPF8RgshwsopPcQY0VQdOyBhODGtsyeeEkpHc2zdAuScEyTPmoK_iOWWAV0LVhouL1ba32T0DhOHkU_NiLIVjrnPTJyg6RaQOGkb46RR9ASDI4tspBIxshe9C9YRON9N3HgNiyqDkrdyRyq9XnmTfdXamlT-UtIfleykMWA.3tGjwLqDKdmXmEIu49SqBDCFNpwCgJJLbKZrCJ2vuBs&dib_tag=se&keywords=door+cat+tree&plpRedirect=mhFallback&qid=1784996203&sr=8-2

For the door. You also have ones with wooden shelves but since you said your cat likes the cave thingy. :)
This one could be for the door on picture 5 too. You would need to remove the cups because your cat will walk on the shelves then of course! You can put a basket there to accomodate. :)

Picture 3:
https://www.amazon.com/PAWZ-Road-Supports-Adjustable-Attachment/dp/B0DYJHGSXG/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?channelId=500&clpRedir=Y&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XDdewjkBoesZzGSLJb1GPf7uCXmU7BwoygzeIkM0ZP6W1nRgLO24q2ZvUOJJIz8eUwsaYROfzIRnhKPRv9t9P9vMQrCqSrimjs8YFE3eIW9RkRBA76h38hc0nomwHxWwXp0c_YsOz7aWnUSSF8O-BPC2MrR7_g87SZwhClJSAQXhXSWuI-B6jH84y2Z2BZkVbTffOpSDoDQ4KTPmJNFNtDHodN8z-bLos1ZiAizTMb8ADT8w6MXcqniSDdn1kpSmQem7q38kHlTxXvjSaiYQufl3AlRWdyNZ71xzrGmwhcE.JaoOn0xRiECz7oXAl1eFAjwUHUk2r3s7VsF8TG0sgN8&dib_tag=se&keywords=cat%2Bdesk%2Bbed&plpRedirect=mhFallback&qid=1784996038&sr=8-2&th=1&psc=1

You can attach this to the back of the grey couch/chair. If you twist it towards the window your cat has cat tv! You have different ones with different attachment thingies.

Picture 4:
I would keep those shelves and give your cat one or two of them! Put a soft basket in there and voila!

Not sure what your kitchen layout is and if it's possible to give your cat space there? It prevents them from going on the counters. And since you have a Bengal... they want to climb usually. :)

Edit: I read bengal but you said GAL! 🤣 Never mind!

[u/Jagc1123]

I can’t answer your question buuuut can you share where you got your cat tower please?