Cats love a cozy place to curl up, and considering they sleep upward of twenty hours each day, they're always on the look-out for quiet spots.

Making DIY cat beds for your furry friend is a great way to provide her with an out-of-the-way haven. And if your cat wakes you up often, a fabulous new pet bed may be just the thing to help you get a good night's sleep!

Here are four creative, cost-effective and cool ways to make your own cat bed:

1. Kitty Cat Sweater Bed

Because who doesn't love the feeling of a comfy sweater? Bonus: This cat bed takes under five minutes to assemble.

What You'll Need

1. An old, large sweater (the cozier the better, such as wool or thick cotton)
2. Soft, large bed pillow (something she can sink into)

How to Make It

1. Lay sweater on the floor, front side down.
2. Tuck pillow inside the sweater, pillow-case style.

Pull sleeves back into sweater so they lay flat on the pillow inside the sweater.

This bed is lightweight and easy to move. Be sure the sweater is clean but that it keeps your scent–it's just like snuggling up with you! This test kitty loved it so much, she tried to sleep on the materials before the bed was assembled.

2. Cat Hammock Bed

Your fur baby will enjoy the softness of the blanket, the security of the enclosure, and the gentle support of the hammock.

What You'll Need

1. Shallow plastic tote
2. Large fleece blanket
3. Sewing needle
4. Heavy thread

How to Make It

1. Fold blanket in half to make it extra cushiony.
2. Place tote upside down on blanket.
3. Pull blanket edges across bottom of tote, wrapping-paper style, so they meet in the middle.
4. Stitch the edges together.
5. Flip over tote.
6. Watch your cat take a nap.

The key to creating the perfect nap site with this hammock is not to pull the blanket edges too taut. The blanket should be loose enough so it has some give and stretches similar to a hammock.

3. Spy Bench Cat Bed

Cats are nosy creatures by nature, and a hideout near the front door allows her to keep an eye on the comings and goings of her pet parents. She'll love the privacy this bed offers.

What You'll Need

1. Storage bench with cubbies
2. Thick, fluffy bath towel

How to Make It

1. Empty a cubby that will accommodate your cat.
2. Fold bath towel in layers and place in the cubby.

A towel works better than a pillow or rug because it's malleable, and your kitty can knead it while she's settling in. She'll love the privacy this bed offers too!