It's true that your cat will scratch your furniture a lot less if you provide them with an alternative, so we definitely recommend getting a good scratching post or two. How about a wooden post on a square base covered in cheap carpet? Boooooring... Thankfully there are stylish alternatives including this new release from the Sophisticated Cat.

 

The bent plywood cat scratcher is made of 5/8" thick molded plywood and is covered in natural walnut veneer. For the carpet they use stylish and eco-friendly FLOR carpet tiles. We love how it can be used different ways such as hanging, leaning, or laying. No, it's not cheap but it sure is sweet.