Let’s be honest: having a litter box in any room in your home is an eyesore. A sandbox-looking tray in the corner doesn’t blend in with the home decor. Luckily, today’s litter boxes can be just as stylish and functional as the furniture and accessories in the room. The idea is to welcome the litter box as part of the room instead of a hidden, out-of-place necessity.

A multi-purpose furniture piece

You can find litter boxes designed like end tables, storage cabinets, side tables, shelving units, benches, ottomans, or nightstands on the market. The furniture piece complements the bedroom, living room, bathroom, and den beautifully. Both you and your cat can use it because it serves two functions. They also come in various colors, sizes, materials, and styles.

The bottom belongs to your feline friend. It is an enclosed litter box where the kitty can go in and out as needed. Although the cutout is open, it can conceal the odor without disturbing guests, and if the smell gets too loud, you can access the area to change the box. There should be a cutout piece on the side, back, or front for entering and exiting.

The countertop is your space. You can decorate the spot any way you wish. For shelving units, the countertop and the shelves above it are yours. Overall, this is the best option for a litter box that blends well with the surrounding decor.

A litter box houseplant

Home decorators always tell you to add some green to your living room or den. After all, plants add an outdoor touch to an indoor space. For cat lovers, this blends the best of both worlds. It looks like a large plant with a large vase on the outside. In reality, it is a large litter box disguised as a houseplant. 

The vase of the potted plant is the litter box’s location. There is a large cutout for the cat to enter and exit. Because the cutout is visible, the houseplant litter box has a built-in odor filter. The open cutout makes it easy to access and change the litter box.

This design is also beneficial for you and your cat. The cat gets to have this space without sharing, yet you benefit by enjoying the beautiful plants above it. The vase comes in many colors and sizes, and the artificial plant has various looks to suit many personal tastes.

Other stylish litter boxes

If you prefer a litter box without attaching a second purpose, there are decorative litter boxes that suit the living room, bedroom, den, and bathroom. Check out the top entry, cat condo, and smart litter box.

Litter box cutouts are on the side, back, or front, but a top-entry litter box gives your cat another way inside. It may not be as stylish as the previous options, but the low-key box makes up for it with privacy and function. That is a good buy for pet owners of cats and dogs, as dogs won’t go inside a top entry box. There are boxes with two entry points (one at the top) to give your cat choices. You can hang your scooper on a hook near the entry point to clean the modern cat litter box.

A cat tree litter box (or cat condo) gives your cat more to do than use the litter box. The vertical tower lets your cat climb and scratch the poles, relax on a flat surface, and play with a hanging ball. It reminds you of an elementary school playground. The cat condo comes in many styles, colors, materials, and sizes. Accessing and cleaning the box is easy.

Homes with smart technology should find a smart litter box. That box has features you can program through an app or touch buttons. Examples are self-cleaning, an odor insulator or eliminator, and automatic sifting. 

There’s no excuse to use a cheap litter box in the corner. Plenty of options exist to make the litter box part of your home decor. Since your cat is part of the family, treat them like family and upgrade your litter box into a fun, luxurious, decorative piece. Your cat will appreciate it.