Cat Climbing Wall Set - The Starter Climb
A ready-planned climbing wall from Cat’s Atelier: The Wave floating shelf in 75cm with three Cat Wall Steps, so your cat can climb from the floor to the shelf in stages. Choose the cushion and base fabric, the direction of the dip, and one felt and platform colour, used on every Cat Wall Step in the set. Handmade to order in Poland. Read more →
- One 75cm shelf and three steps, a complete floor-to-shelf route
- The Wave has a metal frame and washable cushion. Each Cat Wall Step is felt-topped MDF
- Planned as one set, one felt and platform colour on every Cat Wall Step
- Handmade to order in Poland
Our favourite combination
Please choose your please select your shelf & step colours before adding to your basket.
Please choose a shelf cushion fabric before adding to your basket.
Please choose a shelf base fabric before adding to your basket.
Please choose a shelf dip direction before adding to your basket.
Please choose a step felt colour before adding to your basket.
Please choose a step platform colour before adding to your basket.
Why cats need height
Cats instinctively seek raised vantage points to rest and survey the room. A shelf on its own still leaves the climb to the cat; three steps turn it into a route they can take in easy stages, without claiming floor space. In multi-cat households, extra vertical space gives each cat a place to call their own and is widely cited by behaviourists as a factor in reducing tension.
Everything else
The making of itThe story behind the piece, and why we chose it
Most cat walls start with one shelf and a question: how does my cat get up there? The Starter Climb answers it in one order. The Wave gives your cat a place to settle above the room, and three Cat Wall Steps give them the route to reach it.
A suggested layout, measured to the top of each surface: steps at about 30, 58 and 86cm from the floor, each placed to the side of the last rather than straight above it, and the shelf at about 114cm. Every climb is around 28cm, the everyday spacing most cats take in their stride. For a kitten or an older cat, close the gaps to 20 to 25cm.
Why we chose this
We put the Starter Climb together because a single shelf leaves the question of how a cat gets up there, and three steps answer it in the same order.
Size & fitMeasurements and how to fit
| The Wave | 75 x 32 x 4 cm | |
|---|---|---|
| Cat Wall Step | 10 x 21 cm, three in the set | |
| The Wave rated to 25kg | ||
| Shelf fixing centres 40.6cm | ||
| One felt and platform colour on every step | ||
SpecificationsMaterials, dimensions and finish
Details & Specifications
- In the set
- 1 x The Wave (75 x 32 x 4 cm), 3 x Cat Wall Step (10 x 21 cm).
- Shelf
- The Wave: handmade metal frame, full-length cushion with a washable cover. The Wave holds 25kg.
- Steps
- Each Cat Wall Step has an MDF core upholstered in soft felt, on a metal wall bracket.
- Mounting
- Wall-mounted with invisible fixings. All fixings and instructions supplied.
- Made in
- Handmade to order in Poland by Cat's Atelier.
The Wave is made from a handmade metal frame with a full-length cushion secured by Velcro, and a washable cover. Its base fabric and upper cushion fabric are chosen separately from the same seven colourways.
Each Cat Wall Step has an MDF (medium-density fibreboard) core, upholstered in soft felt, on a metal wall bracket.
CareCleaning and everyday care
The Wave: wipe the shelf surface with a dry or lightly damp cloth to remove dust, hair, and general grime. Avoid saturating the metal surface or using solvent-based cleaning products, which can affect the finish over time. The cushion lifts off so you can wash the cover.
Cat Wall Steps: wipe the surface with a lightly dampened cloth to remove dust or paw prints. Avoid saturating the step or using solvent-based cleaners, which can lift the finish.
Check that all wall fixings remain secure every few months, particularly if your cat is an enthusiastic jumper.
QuestionsAnswers to common questions
What is in The Starter Climb set?
One Floating Cat Wall Shelf - The Wave in the 75cm size and three Cat Wall Steps, planned as one floor-to-shelf route.
- The Wave, 75 cm: 75 x 32 x 4 cm
- Cat Wall Step (x3): 10 x 21 cm each
Which colours and options can I choose?
You choose The Wave's cushion fabric and base fabric, the direction of its dip (Dip Right or Dip Left), and one felt colour and one platform colour, used on every Cat Wall Step in the set. The set starts on a Beige cushion and base, Dip Right, Beige felt and a Caramel platform.
What is The Starter Climb made from?
The Wave is a handmade metal frame with a full-length cushion secured by Velcro and a washable cover; its base fabric and upper cushion fabric are chosen separately. Each Cat Wall Step has an MDF (medium-density fibreboard) core, upholstered in soft felt, on a metal wall bracket.
How much weight can The Starter Climb hold?
The Wave in the 75cm size used in this set is load-rated to 25kg. Each Cat Wall Step is intended for cats that use it intensively. Fix every piece to solid masonry or into a stud on a plasterboard wall.
How is the set mounted, and are the fixings included?
The fixings you need are included with every piece - screws, bolts and wall plugs. Each piece mounts to the wall on its own concealed bracket. The Wave's mounting bracket has fixing centres 40.6 cm apart. On plasterboard, fix directly into a stud or beam so the wall can carry the weight securely; never fix a piece to the plasterboard alone.
How should I arrange the steps and shelf?
A suggested layout, measured to the top of each surface: steps at about 30, 58 and 86cm from the floor, each placed to the side of the last rather than straight above it, and The Wave at about 114cm. Every climb is around 28cm. For a kitten or an older cat, close the gaps to 20 to 25cm. Just don't stack steps directly on top of one another.
How do I clean and care for the set?
The Wave: wipe the shelf surface with a dry or lightly damp cloth to remove dust, hair, and general grime. Avoid saturating the metal surface or using solvent-based cleaning products, which can affect the finish over time. The cushion lifts off so you can wash the cover.
Cat Wall Steps: wipe the surface with a lightly dampened cloth to remove dust or paw prints. Avoid saturating the step or using solvent-based cleaners, which can lift the finish.
Check that all wall fixings remain secure every few months, particularly if your cat is an enthusiastic jumper.
Where is the set made?
Each piece is handmade to order by Cat’s Atelier in their small workshop in Poland.
How long does delivery take, and what is your returns policy?
As each piece is made to order, production plus delivery to the UK typically takes 4 to 8 working days. UK delivery is free on orders over £75, otherwise £6.99. Import fees on EU shipments are absorbed by Deluxe Pet Co, so there is nothing further to pay on delivery.
We accept returns within 30 days on unused items in their original condition.
Does the set come with a warranty?
The structural parts, meaning The Wave's frame, each step's base and all mounting hardware, carry a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects. Cushions and fabric covers are wear items and sit outside the warranty; your statutory rights are unaffected. If an item arrives damaged, contact us within 48 hours with photos.
Can I add more steps or shelves later?
Yes. Each Cat's Atelier shelf and step mounts to the wall on its own fixings, so you can add more Cat Wall Steps or another shelf later and extend the route. For an easy everyday route, space each piece around 20 to 30cm apart.
Can The Wave be used as a wall-mounted cat bed?
Yes. The Wave comes with a plush cushion your cat can curl up and nap on, so it works as a wall-mounted cat bed as well as a shelf.
Made by Cat's Atelier in Poland
Every shelf, house and step is made to order in a small workshop in Poland. The base carries a two-year warranty; cushions and covers are wear items and sit outside it.
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