I came across this alternative to the ugly cardboard cat scratch pads or bulky carpet scratching posts that take up room. This look like a fairly easy DIY project, requiring just a few small pieces of plywood, a carpet sample or scrap and some hardware or glue. One could simply glue the carpet onto the plywood backing, but if I were to build this I would put bolts through each of the four corners from the rear to secure the rug, then use washers and acorn nuts. This would enable the carpet squares to be replaced easily as they wore out. The plywood backing needs to either be attached directly to a stud (preferred) or use several heavy duty wall anchors. Optionally a front frame of nicer material could be added to give a more finished edge, or for those owning a router, a recess for the carpet could be added in a piece of thicker stock.
Different colors, lengths, and textures of carpet can be used to coordinate with room decor and the frame could be stained or painted to match as well. Be aware that felines may enjoy some types of carpet more than others: I had a cat that specifically preferred coir carpeting to any other material.
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