ᐅ How can I make Malm furniture accessible for pets?

Created on: 10 Jan 2023 08:07
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Hello everyone, I have a rather specific request and hope to get some helpful advice here. I own a Malm chest of drawers set from IKEA and would like to make these pieces of furniture more accessible for my pets. Specifically, I’m looking for ways to modify or adjust the drawers or compartments so that my cats and their favorite toys can get in more easily, or so the furniture can be used as a retreat space. It is important to me that the appearance isn’t compromised too much and that the functionality remains intact, since I still want to use the furniture for its original purpose. Does anyone have experience or ideas on how to make Malm furniture more pet-friendly with a reasonable amount of effort?
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notupra
11 Jan 2023 10:41
If you don’t want to change the appearance: cats love boxes. Remove the drawer, put a box inside as a hideout – done.
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sarlo
12 Jan 2023 07:17
One final thought: If you want to make your furniture pet-friendly without major alterations, external additions like shelves or climbing poles attached beside or to the furniture can help. This way, cats can climb better and rest there without you having to modify the furniture itself. Such solutions are especially useful if you might want to resell the furniture later or prefer not to make permanent changes.