This question came up with a friend of mine recently: She has two cats living in a small apartment here in San Francisco, and likes to entertain guests. I asked if she would rather have a litter box cabinet, like the Refined Litter Box, that could hide away kitties' litter, but still pull double duty as a counter top, or if she would rather have an attractive and modern litter box since it would be sitting out anyway like the Litter/Bed Combo. Why hide it if you know it's there!?

It took longer than I thought it would for her to weigh out the pros and cons, and her answer kind of surprised me, given that she has so many people visiting her home. So which would you rather have – a hideaway litter box, or an attractive, visible one instead?
Spring Cleaning: Litter Box
If you have a cat, you know the litter box can be a royal pain to keep clean and smell free! Not only do you want to keep it from repelling your house guests, but it must appeal to your kitty as well. Now not all litters are created equal, so if you find that your cat isn't using his litter box, you may be using a litter that smells bad to him. I know, totally picky, but true!

Research shows that many cats prefer fine-grained, fragrance-free litters, and even a room deodorizer next to the litter box can be mistaken for a fragrant box and your cat could run the other way! For a few tips, plus my fave litter box furniture picks, just read more
Cool Idea: A Kitty Litter Cabinet

Keep your house So Fresh and So Clean with a designated kitty-litter box cabinet. This Brookhaven Colony Recessed Cabinet (inquire for price) from Quintessentials was carved with a cat silhouette, so your feline knows where to go to . . . you know. It'll give the kitty-litter mess a hiding spot, whilst adding a cute factor to your cabinetry. Just don't forget to vacuum in there every once in a while. The only thing cuter would be if your kitty cleaned up after itself. But, the real question is: How does it stack up against the Kitty Washroom that 93 percent of readers said they loved?
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