Owning pets is a great source of joy, comfort, and fun for many families worldwide. Did you know that people who are pet owners have been shown to have lower rates of both mental health issues as well as physical health issues like heart disease? On top of adding years to your life, pets provide companionship and make life cuddlier. With all their happiness, there are also some downsides to owning a pet. Pet ownership comes with work, from dogs getting into the kitchen trash to having accidents and messes to clean up. Another area that can be a struggle is the litter box. Litterboxes (on top of the smell) can be unsightly, and depending on the size and layout of your house, they end up in plain sight. If you’re looking for ways to hide the litter box, keep reading for some easy DIY ideas to spruce up the kitty’s restroom in style.
Litter Box Planter
Houseplants have been back in vogue for a while now. Not only do they add a pop of color to your home, but houseplants can also help with the air quality at home too. Concealing your cat’s litter box in a stylish planter is one way to incorporate the natural beauty of plants and keep your cat happy. If you have a curious cat that is always getting into real plants – which can pose a health danger – a faux plant works for this too. You can use a store bought plastic extra-large planter and cut your entryway, or you can purchase a litter box with a shape that resembles a planter. Add some pebbles and your favorite plant style with hot glue on the top with a faux plant. If you’re using natural plants, double-check it’s not toxic to cats, adhere to a shallow planter on top, and paint the planter and pot to match. Add soil, plants, and litter!
Nightstand
Do you and your kitty spend every moment together? Even sleeping together? With a nightstand litter box, you’ll have to make sure you stay up on cleaning the litter daily or multiple times a day, which is a lot of work – but worth it as the nightstand litter box is an easy DIY and looks beautiful. Additionally, using a scented cat litter is advised in this scenario. A wider nightstand is key, so your cat has plenty of room, feels comfortable, and won’t reject the new setup. Choose a nightstand where you can easily see a large entryway that either has an existing door or is sturdy enough to add a door (so you can easily access the litter). Once you have the door on, simply place the litter box inside; the rest is history. You can make it even healthier for your cat by adding a smaller vent on the back of the nightstand. Paint to match, and voila!
TV Stand
Most cats don’t want to use a litter box in a bustling area of your home, so this option is for people who don’t spend hours watching television throughout the day and night, but it’s one of the easiest. Most television stands or centers are already made with doors at the base, which makes placing a litter box inside a breeze! To turn a TV stand into a litter box with existing doors into a potty for your cat, you only need to carve an opening big enough for your cat to get in on the side not facing the front of the room. As with the DIY nightstand, if you want to add vents to another panel of the furniture to keep some airflow for your cat, you are free to. It is unnecessary, though, as your cat won’t be spending longer than a minute or two in its litter box. So, carve an entryway, add a litter pan, then decorate the top of your TV stand with a stack of books, a plant, and a candle! You don’t even need to use it for a television! Stylish and quick!
Concealing your litter box is an easy and affordable way to make your cat more comfortable and keep your home looking beautiful. Using the above ideas as inspiration, you can change or add things to suit your taste. The most important thing is that you and your precious feline family are happy and healthy!
