The 8 Best Litter Box Enclosures of 2021

Best Overall: UniPaws Gray Indoor Cat House with Mat

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A good fit for most kitties, the UniPaws Gray Indoor Cat House with Mat is functional, compact, and kind of elegant, too. The modern design looks like an end or side table with enough space on top to put a lamp or rest a stack of books, but it perfectly hides a standard litter box. It has a magnetic door with a cat-sized cutout for easy access and several ventilation holes in the back that allow dust and odor to escape, ensuring your kitty’s environment is as comfortable as possible while they do their business. 

The enclosure even comes with a litter-catching mat that you can place at the entrance, so when your cat is exiting, they can continue to roam around the house with clean paws.

Best Budget: PAWLAND Decorative Cat House

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If you’re looking to hide your kitty’s litter box on a budget, the PAWLAND Decorative Cat House is the choice for you. Similar in style to the UniPaws Gray Indoor Cat House with Mat, but with a more rustic farmhouse-style feel, it holds a standard-size litter box while also doubling as a side table or nightstand. It’s complete with ventilated holes and, unlike magnets that can pop open when your kitty bumps into the door, the enclosure's rotary catch has a stronger hold that keeps the door firmly shut until you’re ready to go in and clean it. 

This litter box enclosure is made of engineered wood and comes in two finishes—white and espresso—with a shiplap-style detailing.

Best Splurge: Curio Modern Cat Litter Box & Litter Liner

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The Curio Modern Cat Litter Box & Litter Liner may be a splurge, but consider it an investment in a quality piece of furniture, rather than a litter box enclosure. Unlike most of the others on this list, the Curio is made of real wood—premium walnut europly—that’s been pre-finished so that it resists stains and moisture, just in case your kitty misses. The real wood is also naturally moisture-wicking and comes complete with ventilation cut outs, so the inside stays fresh and dry. And rather than a front door, it has a nesting lid so you can take it off to gain full access to the litter box for easier scooping.

This litter box furniture comes in four finishes—two of which have a snazzy patterned side so you can level up your decor while simultaneously hiding your litter box.

Best for Smell: New Age Pet ecoFLEX Litter Loo & End Table

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Without a doubt, the best way to make sure the litter box stays as fresh as possible is to scoop it every day (maybe more, if you have multiple cats), but the New Age Pet ecoFLEX Litter Loo & End Table can help too. It’s constructed of an eco-friendly engineered wood that repels—and never absorbs—moisture, so if your cat misses, it won’t soak into the litter enclosure and leave behind that characteristic litter box scent. All you have to do is wipe it away and the area is good as new. The engineered wood is also built to last and won’t split, crack, or warp.

You can store this pick out of sight or put it in next to your couch or in your bathroom, thanks to its end table-like design. Plus it comes in two sizes—standard and jumbo—and four colors, so you can find the one that best suits your space and your decor.

Best for Small Spaces: Tucker Murphy White Plotkin Cat Walk and Pet House Litter Box Enclosure

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If you’re short on space, but can’t stand looking at the litter box out in the open, the Tucker Murphy White Plotkin Cat Walk and Pet House Litter Box Enclosure is the perfect solution. Rather than a single open space, it’s vertical, multi-functional design also features an inside shelf and a top storage drawer. You can use the extra space to hide away the litter scoop and plastic baggies, or use it to store pet items that you have no other spot for, like nail trimmers. There’s also an option to leave the inner shelf out, if your cat is particularly tall and you want more vertical space.

The bottom shelf fits a small standard size litter box and the cat-shaped entrances on both sides allow your kitty to easily climb in and out no matter which direction he’s coming from.

Best Design: Longshore Tides Anouk Litter Box Enclosure

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At first glance, you would never know this pick is a litter enclosure. In fact, thanks to the farmhouse-inspired bench, sliding barn door, and bronze metal accented corners, you may not ever realize it without opening it and taking a peek inside. Designed to mimic a high-end entryway or mudroom bench, the Longshore Tides Anouk Litter Box Enclosure is made of warp-resistant MDF wood with a laminate finish. 

The litter box stores behind the sliding barn door, while the other side has a shelf that allows you to store litter box accessories, like a scoop or extra litter, or you can use it for shoes or anything else you want to stow away. There’s a large cutout on the side that allows for an easy entrance and exit for your cat and the extra roomy inside has some space for a litter mat too.

Best for Litter Tracking: Trixie 2-Story Wooden Cat Litter Box Enclosure

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The Trixie 2-Story Wooden Cat Litter Box Enclosure is the solution for kitties who love to track litter everywhere they go. The two-story design and “second floor” opening forces your cat to come in contact with another surface before exiting the litter cabinet, reducing the amount of litter that makes it outside of the box and onto your floors (or in your bed). You can add a litter mat to the landing to reduce litter tracking even more.

Made of engineered wood, this litter enclosure is resistant to moisture and comes with additional ventilation holes that help dissipate moisture and any resulting smells. It comes in two colors—white and espresso—so you can coordinate with your decor.