Step one is to choose the right bed for your cat, as discussed above. Cats that like cover might prefer a cave style bed. A heated bed may be like a magnet to your cat. Those that love the sun might like a window bed. Once you’ve chosen a bed that might be a fit for their tastes, step two is choosing the best location. That might be an elevated or sunny location. Usually cats prefer to sleep in quiet, low traffic areas, away from rambunctious dogs or children. You can make the bed more interesting by sprinkling it with catnip or a few cat treats. You can also tilt the scales a little by making other areas less desirable, by closing doors and/or placing books or double-sided sticky tape in the areas you don’t want them to sleep.