Yes, a 58″ corner cat tree tower saves real floor space, but only because it uses a corner you probably waste anyway. Instead of pushing a straight cat tree across your wall, the tapered shape slides into a 90-degree angle. Your cat still gets a full climbing tower, a condo, and a scratching post. Meanwhile, your living room keeps its open walkway.
We built the OmniHaven 58″ Corner Cat Tree Tower with Scratching Post, Cat Condo & Feeding Station for exactly this problem. Therefore, the rest of this guide explains what you actually get back, who it fits, and where it still falls short.
Why the corner is the cheapest square footage in a small home
Most apartments lose a few square feet in every corner. However, those angles are awkward for furniture, so they stay empty. A corner cat tree tower turns that dead zone into vertical play. In addition, because cats climb up rather than out, the tower adds height without adding footprint. As a result, a 58-inch tower can stand in a corner that a 24-inch end table would never fill.
For background on why height matters to cats, see our piece on why indoor cats need vertical space. After all, a cat that climbs is a cat that naps instead of shredding your sofa.
What the 58″ tower gives your cat
The height is only the start. First, the stacked platforms give several perches at different levels. Next, the wrapped sisal post gives your cat a legal place to scratch, a need the ASPCA notes is normal feline behavior. Then the enclosed condo offers a dark, quiet nap spot. Finally, the built-in feeding station keeps food and water on one elevated ledge.
Because all of that stacks in one corner, you replace four separate pet items with a single piece. That is the whole point of cat tree furniture that earns its floor space.
The floor space you actually get back
A straight tower with the same features would push 18–24 inches into the room on every side. However, the corner shape tucks the base into the wall. Therefore, you recover most of that walking space. In a 400-square-foot studio, that can be the difference between a clear path and a permanent obstacle.
If space is your main worry, our guide to a cat-friendly home without losing space covers the rest of the room. Also, organizing cat supplies shows where the bowls and toys should live.
When a corner tower isn’t the right call
A corner tower assumes you have a free 90-degree angle. However, some rooms have no open corner, or the corner holds a radiator. In that case, a wall-mounted shelf set or a traditional tower may fit better. Also, if you own a very large breed, measure the condo opening first. Cozy is good, but a tight squeeze is not.
For a side-by-side look, our comparison of storage cat trees versus traditional towers breaks down the trade-offs.
How to style it so it disappears
The white-and-light-oak finish reads like real furniture, not pet plastic. Therefore, it sits next to a bookcase without shouting. In addition, because the tower is narrow, a plant on the lower shelf balances the look. As a result, guests notice your cat’s perch last, not first.
When you are ready, the For Cat Lovers collection has the matching pieces. You can also grab a first-order coupon before checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will a corner cat tree tower fit in a studio apartment?
Yes, in most cases. The tapered base slides into a 90-degree corner, so it adds height without crossing your walking path. Measure the corner’s clear width first; ours needs about 18 inches of flat wall on each side.
How tall is the OmniHaven corner cat tree tower?
It stands 58 inches from floor to the top perch. That height gives your cat several platforms plus a cozy condo, while the footprint stays inside the corner.
Does a corner tower replace other cat furniture?
Largely yes. One piece combines a climbing tower, a sisal scratching post, an enclosed condo, and a feeding station. You can skip buying those four items separately.