Sorry for chiming in to this thread so late, but I just had to share this in case it helps someone out. I wish I had gotten this advice years ago as a cat owner.
It really is the only long-term solution to discipline your cat, OP.
This might come as a surprise to you, but your cat actually wants to obey you.
It’s kitty’s independent, sassy nature that makes you fall in love with him, but it’s this very attitude that makes it frustrating to train fun behaviours into your favourite feline.
Cats respond best to positive reinforcement – yelling, punishing or disciplining your cat just won’t work.
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The idea for a light weight wood surround would work and you could spray the finished product with a spray that keeps cats from scratching your furniture. It comes in a spray can.
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https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/tailoring-a-bed-skirt-16136095?
Tailoring a Bed Skirt
Why dont you try putting under bed storage bins , under the bed and a bed skirt to hide it, that way you get some extra storage , as well...
Cats are predators and they do like to find a place to hide, so hopefully these things will help!
https://pets.thenest.com/make-anything-keep-cats-running-under-bed-12259.html
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=How+to+make+upholstered+bed+surround+to+keep+cat+out+from+under+bed&qpvt=How+to+make+upholstered+bed+surround+to+keep+cat+out+from+under+bed&FORM=VDRE
Good luck with keeping kitty happy!
The cat will scratch try plywood or storage boxes under bed if there is no room he can’t go there
The idea for a light weight wood surround would work and you could spray the finished product with a spray that keeps cats from scratching your furniture. It comes in a spray can.