You don’t need to redecorate a room to make space for a cat print. There might be a spot beside your books, a bare patch above your desk or a shelf that could do with something you actually enjoy looking at. If you share your home with a cat, chances are the room already reflects their tastes. You’re allowed to add something of your own.
The Oh Erik Cat Art Prints collection brings together five A5 designs: Home Is Where the Cat Is, Live Love Loaf, Life with a Cat, Purrrr and Just Looking. They’re small enough to consider for those everyday corners, with names that will feel familiar to anyone living under feline supervision.
Choosing one can be as simple as noticing which makes you smile. You don’t have to match every picture in the house or have a particular decorating style. Sometimes you just like a cat.
Which One Feels Like Your Home?
Home Is Where the Cat Is is an easy place to start. For someone whose idea of a good evening includes being at home with their favourite furry companion, the title says plenty. It’s also a lovely possibility for a housewarming gift, especially when the cat has already settled in and the hoomans are still looking for the kettle.
Live Love Loaf has a more leisurely ring to it. Cat people know the appeal of a neatly tucked-up loaf, apparently doing very little and looking thoroughly pleased about it. If that’s a sight you never get tired of, this is a name to look out for. You might enjoy it near your own favourite place to sit, assuming you still get a turn there.
Life with a Cat leaves plenty of room for recognition. There are the cuddles, of course, but also the fur on your clothes and the conversations you find yourself having about perfectly reasonable household rules. As a gift, it could suit the friend whose stories somehow always come back to what their cat has been doing.
Purrrr brings a softer thought to mind. If you’re drawn to the quieter side of feline company, the title may be the one that catches you. Have a look at the artwork and imagine it somewhere you spend time winding down, perhaps beside a chair where you read.
Then there’s Just Looking, a phrase that cat owners may regard with some suspicion. Looking at your dinner? Looking at the open cupboard? You can supply your own interpretation. If you enjoy a little cheekiness in your cat-themed things, give this one a closer look.
Finding a Spot for It
A5 measures 148 × 210 mm. Before choosing where to display a print, mark out that size on a piece of scrap paper and hold it against the wall or place it on the shelf. It’s a quick way to see whether the space feels right without guessing from a photograph.
Remember to allow for the frame as well. If you choose one with a mount, the finished piece will take up more room than the print itself. Check the product listing for what’s included, then choose a frame that fits the print and your space.
You could display one on its own or choose a couple you like together. There’s no need to buy all five simply because they belong to the same collection. Start with the one you’d be happiest seeing each day, and see how it looks among the things you already have.
For a gift, think about the recipient’s home as well as their love of cats. Do they have pictures everywhere, or just a few favourites? If you’re unsure about their taste in frames, letting them make that choice can be helpful.
The five prints give you a small selection to purruse without turning the decision into a decorating project. Take a look at the designs, measure that little space you’ve been meaning to fill and choose the one that feels at home. The cat will probably inspect the new addition. Approval may take longer.
