If your cats treat the window like front-row seating to the best show in town—equal parts wildlife documentary and neighborhood drama—then the Cloud Nine Window Hammock from Tuft & Paw is going to feel right on brand.
This isn’t one of those chunky, beige perches that screams “clearance aisle at the pet store.” Cloud Nine leans clean and modern. It’s slim, minimalist, and actually looks intentional. It turns an ordinary window into something that feels curated, like a tiny gallery space where your cat is the featured installation (and fully aware of their star power).
I put the Cloud Nine to the test with actual cats, actual glass, freezing winter temps, and zero special treatment. Here’s how it performed.
The Cloud Nine Window Hammock gives your cat front-row seating for bird-watching, sunbathing, and neighborhood surveillance. Its minimalist steel arch keeps things sleek, while the sturdy grey felt cradle supports everything from lazy naps to surprise zoomies. Heavy-duty suction cups secure it firmly to glass and hold up to 30 pounds, so your cat can lounge confidently (and you don’t have to worry about midnight crashes).
First Impressions: Genuinely Easy Setup
You know that moment when a box promises “quick assembly” and you immediately brace yourself? This wasn’t that.
From start to finish, it took maybe five minutes. No tools, no confusing diagrams, no leftover mystery hardware rolling around on the floor. The steel frame snaps together smoothly, the felt secures in place, the suction cups go on, and that’s basically it.
Even Luke seemed mildly let down. He had stationed himself nearby, clearly ready to supervise the process (or enjoy the inevitable struggle). There was no struggle. I’m not sure whether to call that a win for me or a loss for his entertainment schedule.
Design: Clean Lines, Zero Bulk
This is where Cloud Nine really pulls ahead of a lot of window perches. It actually looks good. Not “good for a pet product.” Just… good.
The matte black steel frame feels sturdy without being heavy or intrusive. The dark gray felt keeps everything neutral and low-key. It blends in instead of shouting, “Hi, I’m a cat accessory.” And if you’re not trying to turn your living room into a pet store display, that matters.
I mounted mine in a large bay-style front window (yes, the Christmas lights were still up in February, and we’re all just going to move past that). Even with curtains, it didn’t crowd the space or make things awkward. For something rated to hold up to 30 pounds, the profile is impressively slim.
If you’ve got a bigger cat, or two cats who see posted weight limits as a challenge, that 30-pound capacity is comforting. It feels solid and secure without crossing into industrial-looking territory.
Comfort: Claimed Immediately
There was no slow introduction phase. I mounted it. A cat climbed in. End of story.
The felt hammock has just enough give to contour around them without turning into a saggy mess. It supports full loaf mode, long stretches, and that overly dramatic paw dangle cats seem to think is necessary. It’s also held up well to kneading and the occasional enthusiastic claw session without looking like it lost a fight.
Now, the Floof Blanket.
I ordered one hammock with it and one without, just to compare. The blanket is genuinely soft. Not “styled for Instagram” soft. Actually soft.
The only issue? Lily immediately claimed it as personal property. She has a long-standing habit of “nursing” on soft fabrics—blankets, sweaters, fleece anything. The second she felt the Floof, she started plotting. At one point she attempted to drag it away, presumably to add to her undisclosed collection of contraband textiles. I still haven’t located the stash. If she ever decides to change careers, international jewel thief is absolutely an option.
Stability & Suction Cups: Solid… With One Winter Caveat
In normal weather, the suction cups are seriously solid. Install them on clean glass and the whole thing feels secure. No wobble. No slow, creeping slide. No mysterious 2 a.m. noises that make you question your life choices.
Then we hit deep winter.
I’m talking well below zero, windchill that makes you regret existing. And here’s what I learned: suction cups and freezing glass are not friends.
The extreme cold eventually caused the suction to give out, and I took the hammock down for a bit. Not because the design is bad. Just because physics doesn’t negotiate.
If you live somewhere with harsh winters and older windows, that’s something to keep in mind. In normal temps, the hold is strong and reliable. In arctic-level cold, you may need to give it a seasonal pause or reinstall once things warm up.
Durability & Cleaning
The frame feels genuinely solid. No flex. No shifting when a cat launches into it like they’re boarding a moving train.
The felt panel snaps off easily thanks to the metal fasteners, so cleaning isn’t a production. Most of the fur comes off with a quick pass of a lint roller. The frame and suction cups wipe down with a damp cloth and you’re done.
No wrestling with zippered covers. No deciphering laundry instructions. It’s pleasantly low-maintenance.
Is It Worth It?
Let’s just say it: this is not the bargain-bin option.
What you’re paying for is:
Quality materials that don’t feel flimsy
A modern design that doesn’t clash with your decor
A legitimate 30-pound weight capacity
A perch that stays taut instead of slowly sagging into existential despair
If your goal is simply “object that attaches to window,” you can absolutely spend less.
If you want something that looks intentional and feels sturdy enough to trust, Cloud Nine earns its price a lot more convincingly.
It makes particular sense for:
People who care what their pet furniture looks like
Indoor cats who treat windows like daily programming
Larger cats who need real support
Homes where floor space is already spoken for
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The Downsides (Because Nothing Is Perfect)
A few things to keep in mind:
It has to mount on glass. There’s no wall-install option.
Extreme cold can mess with the suction (ask me how I know).
It’s priced at the higher end of the window perch spectrum.
And that’s honestly the list.
No squeaking. No bending. No odd design flaws that make you tilt your head and say, “Why would they do that?” It does what it’s supposed to do, and it does it well.
Final Thoughts
The Cloud Nine Window Hammock feels like it was designed by people who understand a very specific balance: cats want elevation, and humans don’t want their windows looking like a clearance rack.
It’s sturdy without feeling heavy. Comfortable without turning into a fuzzy explosion. Minimal without being fragile.
And yes, your cat will absolutely park themselves in it and survey the neighborhood like a tiny real estate mogul. Just maybe avoid installing it during a polar vortex. Glass and suction cups have their limits.
The Cloud Nine Window Hammock gives your cat front-row seating for bird-watching, sunbathing, and neighborhood surveillance. Its minimalist steel arch keeps things sleek, while the sturdy grey felt cradle supports everything from lazy naps to surprise zoomies. Heavy-duty suction cups secure it firmly to glass and hold up to 30 pounds, so your cat can lounge confidently (and you don’t have to worry about midnight crashes).
