How would I make a cat bed/hideout with this end table?

How cute. What an observant, loving cat mom!

I'd get a foam pad and cut it to the dimensions of the table because of the angles. Then I'd cover it with toweling so you can take if off and wash it when needed. If not, just a pillow would do. Or if it's the right size, put a cat bed in there. I wouldn't try to hide or cover any of the openings if they already seem to like it the way it is.

Since they already go in there, you probably won't have to do anything else to let them know it's their place, but you could place a couple catnip mice in there for them.

If your cats are like any of my six, as soon as you create a wonderful place for them to lie down in , they will move to another spot. Try putting a towel or pet bed in the shelf first, to see if they stay or move on because you have altered it.

looks like thee may not be room for regular cat beds but you could paint it a fun color and use sisal rug remnants and make a floor for them to scratch and rub their scent on. also some fun curtains on the side would be cute too. your cats will like whatever ou do they have already picked this spot out...

I think I would get two throw rugs from Dollar Tree, cut them in the same shape as the shelf and use velcro dots to adhere them to the shelf. That way you can pull them out and wash them when needed. For them to scratch, I would get a wooden dowel and cut two pieces to size for one shelf, wrap them in jute twine and attach them to the bottom shelf side by side with enough space in between for the cats to rub on both sides if they wanted to go between them. I might also paint the outside, take the knobs off and attach a cat toy instead on both sides.

You could take the handles off and glue rugs or carpet remnants on the sides. Then put cushions/ beds to inside. You could even screw dowels to top, cover with sisal rope ( as stated by another crafter above) and let the kitties enjoy!!!!!

You may find some inspiration here: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=make+a+cat+bed+out+of+end+table

If it's really roomy (can't tell how big it is) you may want to take the shelf out to make a 'pass thru' and block one opening on the bottom and the alternate one on the top shelf. It would be more work, but it might stimulate them a little.

Yes. Something soft that you can clean for the shelves. I would also try stapling or double-stick tape to hang sheer fabric or beading or something to give them a hiding feeling. Or, perhaps a dangling toy at each level from that front lip.

All the above ideas are great I would trace the top and make a cat bed to put on top

I would let them have it as is for a while. Then put a towel or rug in it. If they still accept it, I would paint it and remove the hardware. then put the same towel or rug in it. Once you know they are happy with it, you can put a cushion and you could cover the outside to give them a scratching area and I would hang some string with fun things on the opening creating a sort of curtain that they could swat and play with. Cats hate change so you can do it a little at a time and they may forgive you.

I would make gradual changes, or you may find that they no longer use it when it is really 'theirs'. lol. So, a soft bed on top because cats like to be high up could be made from a covered pool noodle and old sweater. https://www.google.com.au/search?q=pinterest+cat+bed+old+sweater&rlz=1C1CHKB_en-GBAU450AU450&tbm=isch&imgil=jBsAJ3da5-AdhM%253A%253BtEVb5n48v50vAM%253Bhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fin.pinterest.com%25252Fbdejong0158%25252Fhond%25252F&source=iu&pf=m&fir=jBsAJ3da5-AdhM%253A%252CtEVb5n48v50vAM%252C_&usg=__odfkhr74N5fbuJqmLsyH3sLv6Dg%3D&biw=1344&bih=711&dpr=1.25&ved=0ahUKEwj2zrzoya_VAhUFpJQKHUwfCk8QyjcINQ&ei=BhF9WfazNYXI0gTMvqj4BA#imgrc=jBsAJ3da5-AdhM: Hang a cat toy inside in line with the door edges (or two). Take a good thick cardboard roll or piece of PVC pipe and cover with sisal, rope or carpet and attach in the bottom hole on a slant for a scratch post; perhaps put a curtain on one of the openings, Maybe a little cat wallpaper on the doors? however I would do it in stages as I said.

I did the same thing. Put a foam pad with cover inside, for you put two in. If this is out of the way, you could make the doors/walls scratch posts. One way would be to remove handles and drill holes, the diameter of jute twine or rope, on both sides of those outside loops and tread and wrap the twine around (think shoe laces but closer together. Or cut and clue carpet remnants on them. Then when done toss in a little cat nip, and rub some on the scratch areas and they will come.

You could mount little curtains with tie backs to the entrance for cuteness.