Cat Litter Ideas for the Home

Many cat owners share a special bond with their feline companions. Loving your cat doesn't mean you have to love the litter box, however. The litter box, while necessary for most cats, is not something that you want to keep in plain view for all your guests to see.

  1. Planters

    • Pet stores and online retailers sell litter boxes that resemble terracotta planters. Some have an artificial plant that appears to grow in it. The planters have a hole cut out from one side so the cat can have easy access to his litter. If you want to really trick your house guests, turn the planter so that the hole faces a corner. Your cat will be able to get in and out of the box, but no one will ever notice the hole.

    Furniture

    • Old cabinets and TV consoles can be re-purposed as functional litter-box hiders. Furniture with doors that hide an open area inside are most adaptable, or a chest of drawers could be converted by replacing the drawers with some type of door. You'll need to cut an access hole so your cat get enter. You should be able to cut the hole yourself with a jigsaw. If you don't want to leave the hole open, you can cover it with thick plastic or a rubber flap like you would use on a pet door. Any remaining space in the cabinet can be used to store pet supplies.

    Trunk

    • A local vintage store or your grandmother's attic may contain an old trunk that can hide your litter box. You'll need to have a fairly large trunk, about 2 1/2 to 3 feet tall, to ensure your cat has plenty of room to move around. If you like the vintage look, you can leave the trunk as it is or you can paint it to match your home decor. Next, you'll need to cut an access hole either on the side or front of the trunk. Make sure the hole is at least 1 square foot so your cat can get in and out easily. Now you simply open the lid and place your cat's litter pan inside. At first glance, visitors will think it's a foot locker used for storage.

    Curtains

    • A simple fix for an unsightly litter box is to put a curtain up around the box. Curtains are easy to make from an old set of sheets or any fabric. The bottom section of an end table is a clever place to put the cat litter box. Simply add a handmade curtain to form a skirt and no one will ever know the box is there. In small apartments many people are forced to put the litter box in a tiny bathroom. Even if it fits perfectly under a wall-mounted sink, it can still be seen easily. If hanging the curtain with a rod or string is not an option, you can apply Velcro fasteners to attach the fabric.