Just when you thought the wall vinyl category couldn't get any fatter, here comes along a couple of playful characters...(I think you could get away with tucking the cat into a corner somewhere, but you'd sure have to be committed to buy the whole horse). "The objective of Domestic is to create collections of articles devised by designers, graphic artists or artists whose common denominator is to offer a means for the end user to freely participate. With Vynil, an alternative to wallpaper, the principle of the collection is simple: literally hand over to users who are invited to transform their interior into an area for expression and design their own decor. Thanks to Vynil, the wall space becomes the playing field for composition and into which one can put a lot of effort and invention. Beyond the practical interest it represents (no longer any need for glue or a pasting table); the Vynil collection enables new thought to be given to the place and role of the ornamental pattern in our interiors."

So pleasantly nice to see the pet furniture category expanding...and, hey, even if you don't have cats, these perhaps could be used as accent pieces, maybe a small side table? "not only can they help to stop your cat from tearing up your furniture, but help them to sharpen their claws safely and in style. you may find the collection reminiscent of certain designs by frank gehry - susan kralovec presents a collection of uniquely designed pieces (we're calling it 'cat furniture') that are more than designer scratching posts. in the collection are the 'u'-shaped 'nap', the chair shaped 'claw', and the more abstract, larger 'pounce'. all three products are hand-made out of triple-wall laminated cardboard with an enamel finish on the ends, contributing to both the durability and the unique style all three products share." Finishes available: Maltese(white), canary(yellow), koi(orange), and iguana(green). 'pounce' (shown) dimensions: 12"w x 30"l x 20"h 'nap' (shown) dimensions: 16"w x 16"l x 6"h $65.00

Kim Bull, designer and founder of WOWBOW pet furniture, introduces a unique scratching post for the modern indoor cat. The Skritch (2004) is framed in heavy-duty 10mm Lucite with smooth flame-polished and hand-buffed edges. The unobtrusive fixture features a tough, natural sisal surface that is removable and replaceable. Skritch easily mounts to the wall with included hardware. Made in Spain.

This is the best modern execution of a pet toy I've ever seen. "Plush birds for the indoor bird watcher. The perfect decoy for the cat on the prowl! The life sized birds come with or without handcast pewter twigs. They can be perched high only to be watched until it's play time or they can be perched just out of reach for some more athletic fun. Hand stitched in designer wools and cottons. Each bird is deliciously stuffed with certified organic catnip and fattened with poly-fill. Hand cast pewter twigs are available in either natural pewter or blackened pewter." Bird Size: 7"L x 1.5"W x 1.5"H Twig Size: 5"L x 2.5"W x 1.5"H"

Finally, a pet-house worthy of being in your own house. I've seen a few contenders but this one is simple enough without looking ostentatiously modern. Note: There's nothing wrong with things looking ostentatiously modern, but sometimes it's difficult to pull off well.

I was slightly alarmed when I first saw this, mainly because I had no clue to what it was, and maybe I'm still getting used to it, but I think I mostly like it. It's certainly better than the pet-store alternative. "...the rough exterior texture functions to sharpen claws or scratch away itches while the dark interior is a cat hideaway and storage spot. The 1- to 3.5" peepholes provide provocative and interactive entertainment for both owners and animals." "Provocative." Indeed. Laser-cut cardboard.

Made of shockproof polystyrene, this little pet basket will have no trouble fitting into your modern home. 22.5" dia. | 7.5" h

The perfect perch for your feline friend(s), primarily because it doesn't scream "I am for a cat". It can be turned on either side, depending on your pet's preference (or yours I suppose) and is made of corrugated cardboard. There's a few other nice designs as well- go check 'em out. 30 L 14 W 20 H

Harriet Carter is notorious for selling some really terrible things that no one should ever buy, but I thought this portable dog dish deserved a mention. This would have come in handy the time I took my 100 lb. German Shepherd and my 60 lb. Dobermann for a walk on a hot day. On the way home, the German Shepherd simply refused to go any further and I ended up having to get all three of us a ride home. It was embarrassing. [Via Book of Joe.]

If you have a cat, you probably know that it will just about sleep anywhere unless you try to get it to sleep somewhere else. But if for some reason you have a cat that is particularly cooperative with your suggestions, look at this little cat bed. I've seen it on a few sites for as much as $150, but if you order directly from London you can get it for drastically less. Via Uncrate.