Cute Cats in Beautiful Spaces

Tired: a faux sheepskin tossed over the foot of the bed, just so. Wired: a real cat who’ll sneak off in the middle of the night and come back to your rust-and-navy Scandinavian bedroom with one of your dirty socks. Didn’t know you needed a dirty sock to finish the space, did you? She knew.

This is precisely the face we would make if our living room doors folded all the way back to let us into the yard.

Sleek lines on the cabinetry and the island in this expansive open-concept kitchen pair beautifully with skylights and generous windows. Its inhabitant pairs suspiciously with the island’s reflective, brushed base: Is that my tail? How many cats are in here?

Consider how well the gauzy, dip-dyed curtains, eclectic curios and occasional chair in this cozy sitting area reflect this lounger’s beautiful coat. Then consider how unlikely you are to replace her in that chair. (This is designer Shelley Rodner's own home, and her very own Maggie the Cat: "Maggie was 21 years young when we captured her in this snap," Shelley says. Verily, she is royalty.)