I’ve Tried Several Stylish Options for Hiding My Cat’s Litter Box, and This Was By Far the Winner
With all due respect to my beloved cat, Fat Lou, he takes a mean poo. Like I remind him — and like the great Phoebe Buffay croons in her hit single — it’s not his fault. He eats like he’s still in the shelter; he races to get in every mouthful he can before the older cats smack him away. We’re working on it in therapy. In the meantime, I’ve been putting hidden litter box enclosures to the test against the stench since we moved into our first New York City apartment together.
Not only did each hidden litter box have to contain the consequences of Fat Lou’s potty breaks before the scooper and I could arrive on the scene, but they also had to either look good or fade into the background of my decor. It’s probably why you’re even reading this, but let me tell you … it’s slim pickings out there on both fronts. The good news? I found the best litter box enclosure.
The Best Hidden Litter Box Enclosure
It’s an oldie, but a goodie: the Baxton Studio Tamra 2-Door Litter Box Cover. Sadly, it’s out of stock. However, the Baxton Studio Elie 2-Door Cat Litter Box Cover House comes pretty darn close. Like the Tamra, it has magnetic doors, which allow me super-easy access to the litter box, and a shelf-like entryway spacious enough for big ol’ Lou. It’s made from painted engineered wood, so the enclosure is lightweight enough to move around as needed, easy to assemble, and effortless to clean — even when hardcore chemicals are called for.
I originally had the litter box in my 10×10-foot bedroom, but I came to my senses quickly (they were hard to ignore) and moved it to the living room-cum-kitchen. Go ahead and cringe, but we all make do while living small. Luckily, this enclosure made both spots not only totally livable and comfortable for guests, but also very easy to keep clean. But why not share a few other litter box hiding solutions as well? Here are a few favorites you and your cat will love.
More Hidden Litter Box Enclosures for Any Style
Does a Hidden Litter Box Hide the Smell?
Yes, a hidden litter box helps hide the smell of your cat’s excrement, but it’s not completely foolproof. It’s important to select a good brand of litter, change the litter often, and clean the litter box to help minimize the smell.
Alternatively, you can select a self-cleaning litter box, which minimizes odors by removing waste quickly and often sealing it away. In addition to being a time-saver and odor-eliminator, a self-cleaning litter box ensures your pet has a fresh, clean litter, which will encourage them to use it instead of avoiding it when its full. Here are some of our favorite self-cleaning litter boxes.
