Best Litter Box Furniture and Enclosures

The best litter box furniture has an interior clearly larger than your litter box and an opening your cat can walk through without squeezing. Of the three enclosures below, the MEEXPAWS is the only one whose interior size we could confirm. The Hzuaneri adds storage, and the Yaheetech doubles as a side table or bench. Before buying any of them, decide whether your cat will accept a covered space, because some cats do not.

Product details here come from the Amazon listings, so sizes are as the seller states them and may vary slightly. Where we could not confirm an interior or entrance size, the article says “Not confirmed” and suggests asking the seller before you buy. You can read more about how we choose products on our research and review approach page.

Buying Guide: What to Look For in Litter Box Furniture

Interior size versus your litter box

Measure your litter box’s length, width and height, then compare those numbers with the furniture’s interior, not its exterior. Exterior dimensions include the panels and legs, so they say little about what fits inside. Leave extra room so your cat can step in, turn around and scratch without bumping into the walls.

The box itself matters too. According to International Cat Care, a box should be about 1.5 times your cat’s length from nose to base of tail, and many standard boxes are too small. A roomy box needs a roomy enclosure, so check this before choosing furniture.

An entrance that works for a large cat

The Cornell Feline Health Center notes that larger cats need bigger boxes, and kittens and elderly cats need boxes with low sides. The same logic applies to the opening. A big cat needs an entrance wide and tall enough to walk through, and a kitten or senior cat needs an easy step in.

Compare the listed door size with your cat’s body width and height. If you cannot find the door size, ask the seller. Also check whether the door is a swing door or a flap, because International Cat Care says a flap can put some cats off and may be worth removing.

Ventilation and odor

People like covered boxes for hiding smells, but the Cornell Feline Health Center says that from the cat’s point of view, covers hold odors in. International Cat Care adds that trapped odors can make frequent cleaning harder and the box less appealing to the cat. Cats are also less likely to use a dirty box.

No source we read gives a ventilation standard, so treat this as general advice. Look at how many openings the furniture has, scoop often, and keep the room well aired. Avoid changing litter at the same time you introduce new furniture, since two changes at once make it harder to tell what your cat dislikes. Our guide to types of cat litter explains the options.

Material and moisture

Two of the picks below are built from MDF or engineered wood, and litter areas get spills, damp paws and cleaning sprays. We could not verify moisture resistance for any of these pieces, so do not assume it. Wipe spills right away, dry the surface, and ask the seller about the finish and care instructions before buying.

Room for an automatic litter box

If you use or plan to use an automatic box, measure its full footprint, including the opening, any waste drawer or bin, and the clearance the manufacturer asks for. None of the three listings here is verified as suiting an automatic box, so check your machine’s manual before putting it inside any cabinet. For machine options, see our guide to self-cleaning litter boxes.

Our Top Picks

For large litter boxes: MEEXPAWS Cat Litter Box Enclosure Furniture, Extra Large

This bench-style enclosure has the longest interior of the three, and it is the only one whose interior and door sizes we could confirm. That makes it the easiest to check against a big box. It suits owners who want a bench-style look in a hallway or bedroom.

Exterior 35.4 x 19.7 x 19.7 in; interior 33.5 x 17.7 x 17.7 in (per the Amazon listing)
Door 7.8 in wide x 11.8 in high
Material shown as leather / PVC leather over MDF board
Listed maximum weight capacity 200 lb (the listing does not say where the load applies)
Litter box not included; item weight 8.5 kg

Consider: The 17.7 in interior height limits tall boxes, and a 7.8 in wide door is narrow for a big cat, so compare it with your cat’s body width. Other listings from this brand describe different materials, so check that the color and version you choose match the details above.

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For storing supplies: Hzuaneri Cat Litter Box Enclosure, Hidden Litter Box Furniture with Storage (01503GCLB)

This white and gold wood-look cabinet suits homes that want scoops, bags and litter kept in the same piece. The drawers and shelves mean fewer extra containers sitting around the room. It is a good fit if you have wall space for a cabinet of this size.

19.7 in deep x 31.5 in wide x 24 in high (per the Amazon listing)
1 door, 2 drawers and 2 shelves
Listed maximum weight capacity 132 lb (the listing does not say where the load applies)
Interior and entrance sizes: Not confirmed

Consider: We could not confirm the interior or entrance size, and the storage takes part of the footprint, so the space left for the litter box may be smaller than the outside size suggests. Ask the seller for the interior dimensions and confirm your box fits before buying.

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For a side-table look: Yaheetech Cat Litter Box Enclosure, Hidden Pet Washroom Wooden Litter Cabinet, Espresso

This engineered-wood cabinet is sold as a decorative side table or storage bench, so it suits a living area where you want a low, furniture-style look. The listing mentions a divider with a door. Its footprint is the most compact of the three.

30 in long x 20 in wide x 21 in high (per the Amazon listing)
Engineered wood; item weight 35.5 lb
Listed maximum weight capacity 88 lb (the listing does not say where the load applies)
Divider with door mentioned in the listing features
Interior and entrance sizes: Not confirmed

Consider: We could not confirm the interior or entrance size, so ask the seller before buying. It also has the lowest listed weight capacity of the three, so check with the seller before using the top as a seat. Wipe up spills quickly.

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Interior Size Comparison

Use this table to compare listed sizes and features. “Not confirmed” means we could not confirm a figure from the Amazon listing, so ask the seller before buying.

Product	Exterior size	Style	Storage / feature	Interior size	Listed max weight capacity
MEEXPAWS Extra Large	35.4 x 19.7 x 19.7 in	Bench	Litter box not included	33.5 x 17.7 x 17.7 in	200 lb
Hzuaneri 01503GCLB	31.5 W x 19.7 D x 24 H in	Wood-look cabinet	1 door, 2 drawers, 2 shelves	Not confirmed	132 lb
Yaheetech Espresso	30 L x 20 W x 21 H in	Side table / storage bench	Divider with door	Not confirmed	88 lb

Does an Enclosure Suit Your Cat?

Not always. The Cornell Feline Health Center says most cats prefer an uncovered box that lets odors escape and allows a 360-degree view of their surroundings. It also suggests swapping a covered box for an open one if a cat is being ambushed or frightened by another pet while using it.

International Cat Care says many cats adapt well to a covered tray. However, some feel vulnerable when confined in a small space with only one exit, especially if they share the home with other cats. Large breeds may also struggle to turn and dig in a small covered box.

The ASPCA says most cats don’t like box liners or lids, and removing lids and liners is one of its steps when a cat eliminates outside the box. An enclosure with a door can act like a lid for some cats, so introduce it gradually. Keep the doors open or off at first, and watch how your cat reacts.

Keep at least one uncovered box available while your cat adjusts. Cornell’s guidance is one box per cat plus one extra, and our guide on how many litter boxes per cat covers placement. If your cat starts avoiding the box or soiling elsewhere, talk to your veterinarian, since litter box problems can have medical causes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do cats like litter box enclosures?

Some adapt well, and others do not. The ASPCA says most cats don’t like box liners or lids, and it also notes that cats prefer quiet spots where they do not feel cornered and have more than one way out. Watch your cat’s behavior after the switch, and talk to your veterinarian if your cat stops using the box.

How big should the inside of the furniture be?

Larger than your litter box in every direction, with room for your cat to step in and turn around. Measure the box, then compare it with the listed interior size, not the exterior size. If you cannot find the interior size, ask the seller before buying.

Can I put an automatic litter box inside litter box furniture?

Only if the machine’s manufacturer allows it and the furniture has the room it needs. Measure the machine’s full footprint and clearance and read its manual first. None of the three pieces above is verified as suited to an automatic box.

Which pick suits a large cat?

The MEEXPAWS has the longest interior of the three, and its door is listed at 7.8 in wide by 11.8 in high. That door is narrow for some big cats, so compare it with your cat’s body width. For the other two, we could not confirm the entrance size, so ask the seller.

Is an enclosure a problem in a multi-cat home?

It can be. As noted above, International Cat Care says some cats feel vulnerable in a covered space with one exit, particularly in multi-cat homes. Keep uncovered boxes available in other spots so no cat can be blocked in.

Conclusion

Choose the MEEXPAWS if you need a long interior and want a confirmed door size to compare against your cat. Choose the Hzuaneri if built-in storage matters, and the Yaheetech if you want a compact side-table look. For any of them, confirm interior and entrance sizes first, keep an uncovered box available, and see how your cat responds.

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