✨ The Hainault Garden Room Catio | Pre treated Timber Catio

A Natural Timber Pergola Design.The Brief

This Hainault project focused on creating a calm, natural outdoor space for a Ragdoll cat — offering safe, unrestricted access to the garden directly from the home.

The client wanted something more than a simple enclosure.
The catio needed to feel like a garden room — a space that blended into the surroundings while remaining practical, secure, and comfortable for everyday use.

The Design

We designed a pergola-style catio using pre-treated natural timber, allowing the structure to sit softly within the garden environment.

The open, framed design gives the catio a light, airy feel — closer to a garden feature than a traditional enclosure — while still providing full security.

Positioned directly from the living room window, the layout allows for free-flow access, giving the cat the ability to move between indoors and outdoors naturally.

The Build

The use of pre-treated timber ensures long-term durability while maintaining a warm, organic finish that will weather beautifully over time.

Internally, we introduced:

Elevated shelving for rest and observation
Ramps for gentle, comfortable movement
A considered layout that supports the relaxed nature of the breed

Each element was designed to create a space that feels calm, open, and easy to use — without unnecessary complexity.

The Result

The finished catio feels like a true extension of the home and garden.

For this Ragdoll, it provides a peaceful outdoor environment to relax, observe, and enjoy fresh air safely — with the freedom to come and go throughout the day.

For the owner, it delivers exactly what was intended:
A secure, well-designed space that enhances the garden while giving complete peace of mind.

Thinking about a natural timber catio?

We design and build bespoke catios across London, Essex, Kent and surrounding areas — each one tailored to the home, the space, and the cat.

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