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Hidden Litter Box Furniture for Small Apartments
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In a small apartment the litter box is never far from where you eat, sleep or work. Hidden litter box furniture puts it inside a cabinet, bench or side table, so it takes up a spot you would use for furniture anyway and keeps litter and smells contained.
Our picks at a glance
| Our pick | Product | Best for | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best overall | Hidden Litter Box Enclosure Cabinet | Most small apartments | Amazon |
| Best with storage | Litter Box Furniture with Storage Shelf | Keeping litter, scoop and bags in one place | Amazon |
| Best for the entryway | Litter Box Bench | Entryways and hallways | Amazon |
| Best for a corner | Corner Litter Box Enclosure | Using a dead corner | Amazon |
| Best beside the sofa or bed | Litter Box End Table | Beside the sofa or bed | Amazon |
| Best for less mess | Top-Entry Litter Box | Less litter on the floor | Amazon |
| Best add-on | Honeycomb Litter Mat | Catching tracked litter | Amazon |
Before you buy: 60-second checklist
- Measure your current litter box, including the lid, and compare it to the inside of the cabinet.
- Pick a spot with airflow and quiet: a bathroom, laundry nook, entryway or a corner of the living room, away from the cat's food and water.
- Choose where the cat door goes: many cabinets let you put it on the left or right.
- Look for wipe-clean surfaces, a removable divider and an opening big enough for scooping.
- Introduce it slowly: leave the doors open or take the front off for a few days so your cat gets used to it.
The picks in detail
Hidden Litter Box Enclosure Cabinet
Best for: Most small apartments
A cabinet with a side cat door hides the box completely and doubles as a side table or plant stand, so the litter box stops being the first thing guests see.
📏 Before you buy: Measure your litter box (with lid) and compare it to the inside dimensions, not the outside. Look for a removable divider and a wipe-clean floor.
Check price on Amazon →Litter Box Furniture with Storage Shelf
Best for: Keeping litter, scoop and bags in one place
An extra shelf or drawer holds the scoop, litter bags and spare litter, so supplies are not stacked next to the box.
📏 Before you buy: Check the cabinet has a vent or open back for airflow, and that the cat entrance is on the side you need.
Check price on Amazon →Litter Box Bench
Best for: Entryways and hallways
A bench with a hidden litter box compartment gives you a place to sit and put on shoes, and keeps the box out of the main room.
📏 Before you buy: Check the seat height and weight limit, and whether the cat door can be placed on either end.
Check price on Amazon →Corner Litter Box Enclosure
Best for: Using a dead corner
A corner enclosure fits into a 90-degree corner, which is often the only free spot in a small bathroom or laundry nook.
📏 Before you buy: Measure both walls from the corner and check for baseboards or vents.
Check price on Amazon →Litter Box End Table
Best for: Beside the sofa or bed
A small end table with a hidden litter compartment puts the box in a spot that already has furniture, instead of taking new floor space.
📏 Before you buy: Smaller cabinets fit smaller boxes; measure your cat and box before you choose.
Check price on Amazon →Top-Entry Litter Box
Best for: Less litter on the floor
Cats enter from the top, so less litter gets kicked or tracked out. That matters most in a small apartment where the box is close to everything.
📏 Before you buy: Not ideal for older, small or less mobile cats; check the height before switching.
Check price on Amazon →Honeycomb Litter Mat
Best for: Catching tracked litter
A trapping mat in front of the cat door or box catches litter from paws before it spreads across your floor.
📏 Before you buy: Choose a size that covers the full exit path, and a mat you can shake out or rinse.
Check price on Amazon →How we choose
We shortlist products that solve a specific small-space problem, are widely available in the US, and work without drilling where possible. We look at dimensions, materials and what buyers commonly report, and we say clearly when a product may not suit a space. We do not claim hands-on testing unless we did it.
Questions people ask
Where should I put a litter box in a small apartment?
In a quiet spot with some airflow that your cat can always reach: a bathroom, laundry nook, entryway or a corner of the living room. Keep it away from the food and water bowls, and avoid busy walkways.
How do I hide a litter box in a small apartment?
Use furniture with a hidden litter compartment, such as a cabinet, bench or end table with a side cat door. It hides the box and gives you a surface or storage on top.
Do litter box cabinets smell?
A cabinet can hold smells in if it has no airflow. Choose one with vents or an open back, scoop daily, and use a litter that controls odor.
What size litter box furniture do I need?
Measure your litter box and your cat. The inside of the cabinet should fit the box with some room to scoop, and the compartment should let your cat turn around comfortably.
Will my cat use a litter box cabinet?
Most cats do after a short adjustment. Put the cabinet where the old box was, leave the doors open for a few days, and move the litter from the old box into the new one.