If you’ve arrived here you’re looking for a way to cover up the typically not very good looking litter box that your cats use on a daily basis. Most litter boxes are designed to be functional at best and some of them don’t even do that very well.
Those that are functionally effective still tend to leave a lot lacking from an aesthetics standpoint which can be frustrating, especially if you have a home with limited space where you can’t hide the litter box off in a corner or in a closet.
Enter cat litter box furniture to the scene. Recently there have been several companies that have developed pieces of furniture that are geared toward giving you an aesthetically pleasing piece for your home that is dual designed to house a litter box for your cat.
They come in all shapes and sizes and a bunch of different colors and designs. It really depends on what you’re looking for and the type of decor you are trying to match in your household.
So let’s take a look at the best pieces of litter box furniture out there! Below are the 10 best pieces of litter box furniture.
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The Best Litter Box Furniture
Petsfit Double Decker Litter Box Night Stand
The Petsfit Double-Decker Pet House is a pretty cool piece of furniture that doubles as place for you to store your cat litter box or perhaps as a cat cave depending on your particular goals.
As you can see it has a small entry way on the second floor of the stand and through there is a drop down into the bottom floor where you can easily store your litter box.
This is really the Cadillac of places to store your litter box and let your cat do her business. It is totally secluded and on top of this it has multiple forms of cat litter control:
"Once we got past the instructions and got it together it worked like a charm! It took Big Bill a few weeks to get to using it every time (we left another box out), but after removing it he joined the night stand club..."
As with all pieces of litter box furniture you will need to buy a standard litter box to go inside of this enclosure. Be sure to measure before you purchase the litter box itself.
A few additional notes:
Merry Cats Washroom Litter Box Bench
The key thing that Merry Products brings to the table with this piece of litter box furniture is that it is designed to hold most litter boxes on the market.
The sizes gives it ample room to hold litter boxes large and small, automatic and manual, pretty much whatever you have will likely fit inside.
It also has a partition wall in the middle specifically designed to be removable which gives you tons of extra space to store all sorts of litter supplies or even a second litter box if you deem it necessary.
Another nice perk that not all pieces of furniture have is that the entry door can be moved to either side of the unit which is really helpful depending upon where you want to place it.
A few key items to consider:
"It looks great in our back entry way and Buzz is happy to use it without issue. The huge perk is it replaced our old bench and the kids can still sit on it and put on boots and stuff on their way in and out of the house.
Also worth noting before you click that buy button:
Merry's Nightstand Litter Box
This is another winner from Merry Products, they clearly know how to make a solid piece of furniture that will hold up to daily use from cats!
This specific piece of furniture is designed as multi functional, it can serve as either a litter box cover or you can simply use it as a little house or sleeping spot for your kitty.
This unit comes in three different colors which is a nice perk: white, espresso & beige. It is made of fiberboard with a laminate covering to ensure it is strong/solid and looks nice.
The cabinet features wainscoting paneling and stainless steel hardware to keep it looking classy! You’ve also got a small magnet that keeps the door shut unless you pull it open manually. All in all a great unit!
A few other things worth pointing out:
We were really worried Fluffs McSniffs wouldn't use it because she's a huge wimp, but she went right in to check it out and peed on her first visit!
Keep these items in mind as you look at buying:
The EcoFlex Litter Loo
If you happen to have a cat that misses often when peeing then this is the product for you.
The biggest driving factor in going for the Litter Loo is the material it is made from. The ecoFlex in the title is the materials this product is made from and its claim to fame is that will never absorb any moisture!
If your cat “misses” it will never soak into the product, you can simply wipe away the urine. The floor is also completely sealed so nothing will leak out, though it may be worth caulking it for 100% assurance.
Similar to other pieces of litter box furniture this particular model is designed to double as an end table.
While it might not fit with your decor from a material standpoint, it does come in 4 different colors including espresso, white, grey and russet. This at least gives you some opportunity to match it up with your internal decor.
Other items worth noting for potential purchasers:
"Decided to replace our old wooden piece of litter box furniture with this and it was a total godsend. It is SO much easier to clean than our last one..."
The only things you should watch out for:
MeowTown Concord Litter Box Cabinet
The Meow Town Concord litter box is a piece that looks really nice in pretty much any room. It has a wonderful looking mahogany finish and brass knobs to round it out.
The product it is made from is MDF, or medium density fiberboard and it is then finished for that great look.
On top of this it’s made for cat convenience with a side opening for discreet entry and exit plus a roomy interior. Each litter box cabinet is finished with magnetic-closure doors to allow you to easily remove and clean the litter box as needed.
There’s also a built in shelf inside that can be used to store all of the necessary equipment for scooping and cleaning as well as any other cat related items you might wish to keep nearby.
The drawer is also 100% removable if you don’t wish to install it due to a desire for more vertical room or you simply don’t want it.
A few other items worth noting on this particular model:
"Our living room looks great and it hides the litter box perfectly. We love it!
If you're considering a purchase you'll want to know:
PetsFit Odorless Litterbox Enclosure
This is another piece of furniture designed to serve as both a nightstand and a cat litter box. I will admit I find it odd that anyone would want their cat’s litter box in their night stand.
I think if I could choose anywhere else I’d want it further from my head while I’m trying to sleep! But perhaps in the guest room? Anyway, back on track now, this is a nice solid piece of furniture that will serve as either a nice little house for your cat or as a litter box holder.
This model is made of good solid wood with a nice finish so it blends in with your decor. It also comes with a latch on the outside of it to keep the front door locked tight from getting knocked open.
Most other models use lightweight magnets for this purpose, so if you’ve had trouble with that before then this latching option might be a differentiator for you.
"It was super easy to put together, all the pieces fit together snugly!
A few considerations to make on this product
Designer Litter Box Enclosure
Designer Catbox brings to the market a nice two compartment litter box enclosure where it opens from the top as opposed to opening in the front. This is nice for those of you find it easier to scoop while standing instead of getting down on your knees.
There’s a built in hydraulic hinge that will keep the top open for you while you scoop as well so you don’t have to worry about it slamming shut on you.
The two compartment design ensures that your kitty has to zig zag to get into the litter box which means not only will it minimize any litter getting kicked out, but they’ll also shake some litter off as they move through the multi compartment design.
Also note that you can put the entry point on either side of this particular model so you can hide it from view or if you just need it on one side you can move it there.
As an added bonus the two compartment design will stop any curious canines or children from easily reaching into the litter box and getting their hands or paws on things they shouldn’t.
A few additional things worth noting:
A few things you might want to consider before you make your purchase:
Refined Feline Litter Cabinet
Are you looking for the top of the line when it comes to a piece of litter furniture? If so, the Refined Feline is the choice for you. No one will suspect this beautiful wood cabinet contains an unsightly, odorous cat litter tray.
Both sturdy and functional, the Refined Litter Box from The Refined Feline keeps a cat litter pan out of sight all while matching your home’s decor.
More than just a cabinet, the Refined Litter Box features an internal plastic liner to contain stray litter or urine accidents. There are also rear slots that allow for odor absorbing carbon sheets, and a drawer to store litter accessories.
This baby is constructed of solid wood and ply with poplar veneer, no particle board here. It also comes in multiple sizes so you can fit even large or jumbo litter pans inside of it.
A few things worth noting for anyone interested in this beautiful piece of furniture:
There’s also this excellent video that will give you a nice walk around the Refined Feline Litter Box Cabinet! Check it out!
Good Pet Stuff Hidden Litter Box
If you’re looking to keep your cat litter box hidden out of the way, or maybe hidden in plain sight, this is definitely the right choice for you. Good Pet Stuff designed this litter box to fit right in with your home decor while holding a litter box inside of it.
Or more accurately, simply being a litter box. It is intended to look just like a normal clay terracotta pot and they’ve hit the nail right on the head.
That serves to make the product even more of a gem compared to other versions. You’ve got an ok (fake) plant on top that will stay green and clean all the time, you can quickly dust it off if it ever looks a little down.
But most importantly, you simply turn the litter box entry door away from view and voila you’ve got yourself a hidden litter box!
It is worth noting that you can replace the plant with any kind of decor you’d like and many people do this with great success. Arts and crafts stores like Michaels will have everything you need to remedy that particular problem!
Most folks use some form of silk flowers and love their results. There’s a whole built into the top where you can slide most any kind of stem right into it in place of the included plant.
A few other things worth noting:
"This was the perfect solution for my small apartment, just spin the 'door' toward the wall and stick it in a corner, my cat walks right in no problem!
The one key area a lot of folks have lodged complaints is this:
Internet's Best Decorate Litter Hider
This is another option that you’ll want to consider that is at a lower price point. This option looks great and is widely respected is a both a litter box enclosure or as a cat house for your cats to sleep or relax in.
The key thing you’ll want to keep in mind with this option is you’ll want to buy a litter box that has a dip in the front of it for the entrance. Given the way the entrance is designed it sits a little lower than you might desire.
But if you choose the right litter box your cats will make it in and out just fine! Be sure you measure twice before you buy as the interior is a bit smaller than many litter boxes on the market.
A few other items worth noting on this model:
Definitely worth thinking about the following before buying:
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What About the Litter Box?
The other biggest thing worth noting is that only one of these items can actually directly be used as a litter box on its own and that is the Good Pet Stuff Company model.
The rest of these are all actual pieces of furniture that will require you to purchase a litter box that you’ll then place inside of the furniture or find a piece that will accommodate your existing litter box.
The thing I want to point out is that before you make a purchase be sure you measure once, twice, thrice. If you already have a litter box at home you’re tied to using you should measure closely.
You’re not going to want to get a piece of furniture and construct it only to find out your desired litter box will not fit inside of it. Given this be sure you check all of the dimensions of each of these boxes thoroughly before clicking the buy button.
I’d also personally recommend aiming for a high sided or fully enclosed litter box inside these pieces of furniture if possible. The primarily reason is that they are mostly made of particle board which is highly absorbent and traps scents easily.
This means if your cat happens to spray or pee erratically then you’re likely to get a piece of furniture that will start to smell pretty bad pretty quickly.
High Peeing Cats & Litter Box Furniture
Given that most of these products are made of some form of wood composite like fiber or particle board you’ll likely want to take high peeing cats into account. If urine sits on particle board for any period of time it will absorb it and it will stink.
On top of this it may cause the laminate on top to bubble and break which is no good either. And last but not least you don’t want the urine leaking out onto your floor either.
There are a couple of things you can do to help solve this problem:
- Be sure to caulk the interior corners of any of the units so that urine won’t leak out of them
- Find yourself a waterproof litter mat or manually line your new unit with a plastic covering
- Use a high sided litter box or even a covered box inside the piece of furniture to minimize peeing accidents
What About Scent Control?
This section is intended for general scent control, not specifically from high peeing or missed peeing cats. The bulk of litter furniture (including every model I noted here) does not include any type of door flap which means that air flows freely in and out of the unit.
Several of the units also include built in ventilation for both air flow and light so your cat can see inside. While these are might look nice from a design standpoint or encourage your cat to use the piece they also tend to enable odors to sneak out.
There are many ways you can go about helping to deal with this, but here are the most common:
- Be sure to use an odor controlling litter and scoop the box often, just because it is out of sight doesn’t mean it should be out of mind
- Aim to use a covered litter box inside the litter box furniture piece, these normally have their own built in flap to minimize odor
- You can install your own flap on the interior of most of these units by buying pliable plastic or rubber and attaching it to the interior
Do Cats Have Issues Using These Enclosed Spaces?
The larger portion of cats will have no trouble adjusting to using a litter box inside a piece of litter furniture. That being said if you do already have a cat that you know doesn’t like using a litter box in an enclosed space then you’ll definitely want to avoid a piece of litter box furniture, it’ll likely only exacerbate the problem.
As for getting cats used to the litter box furniture there are a few steps you can take to help ensure the adjustment goes smoothly:
- First and foremost, don’t simply move everything inside the new piece of litter furniture on day one
- If possible using a second litter box inside the piece of furniture is ideal to minimize the immediate change
- You can leave the door / paneling open for the first few days while your kitty gets a chance to explore the new piece
- Only after your cat has shown that he/she will use the litter box in the new environment should you remove the original box
Wrapping it Up on The Top Litter Box Furniture
Most people don’t particularly love displaying their litter box for everyone to see. Given this there are a few options you can pursue including putting it in a closet or finding a piece of furniture to hide it inside.
I’m fortunate that I’ve got an empty closet that allows me to keep my litter box for my two resident cats, but outside that a piece of furniture fits nicely in my guest room where I keep my foster cats.
If you do decide to go down the road of purchasing a piece of litter box furniture I’d highly recommend you make any changes with the litter box gradually.
Be sure to leave your original litter box in place while you transition your cats to the new location inside of a piece of furniture. And always keep in mind that some cats might not terribly like adjusting to going inside of a completely enclosed environment.
If you’ve never had a fully closed in litter box you might want to try that before you purchase a piece of litter box furniture. Check out my top 10 litter box recommendations here.
Which litter box furniture do you use? Do you have a favorite or a recommendation that I didn’t include in my list ? If you have any other ideas for please leave a comment below or send me an email at Craig@StuffCatsWant.com so I can update this article.
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