5 Clever Ways to Hide a Cat Litter Box in Your Bathroom

Hiding a litter box in the bathroom sounds like one of those ideas that’ll end in regret and scattered litter.

But it doesn’t have to. With the right setup, you can keep your cat happy, your bathroom clean, and the litter box completely out of sight.

I’ve seen a lot of bad hacks—awkward bins under sinks, or makeshift covers that look worse than the litter box itself.

The ones I’m sharing here actually work. They blend into your space, take up less room than you’d expect, and don’t mess with your cat’s routine.

If your bathroom is the only option for a litter box, these five ideas might just save your sanity.

1. Turn a Bathroom Cabinet into a Hidden Litter Box

If you have a cabinet under your bathroom sink, you can turn part of it into a private litter box area.

How to do it:

• Pick one side of the cabinet to dedicate for the litter box.
• Cut a small cat-sized opening on the side or front of the cabinet.
• Place a low-sided litter box inside. Make sure it fits with some space around it.
• Add a plastic mat or liner under the box to catch spills.
• Use stick-on lights or motion sensor lights if it’s dark inside.

Bonus tip: Add a cabinet air freshener or charcoal filter if odor is a concern.

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2. Use an IKEA Cabinet or Small Dresser as a Litter Box Cover

You can hack IKEA furniture to make it look like regular storage—while hiding the litter box inside.

How to do it:

• Get a small cabinet like IKEA Besta, Kallax, or a similar boxy one.
• Cut out an entry hole on one side for your cat.
• Put the litter box inside, leaving enough room for the cat to move.
• Add a flap or curtain if you want it extra hidden.
• You can also add storage baskets on top for towels or toilet paper.

Bonus tip: Paint it to match your bathroom walls so it blends in better.

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3. Use a Tilt-Out Laundry Hamper as a Pull-Out Litter Box

Those tilt-out laundry hampers are perfect for small spaces. You just swap the laundry bin with a litter box.

How to do it:

• Buy a tilt-out hamper with a deep enough tilt space.
• Take out the laundry bag and fit a litter box that sits firmly in the drawer.
• Add drawer liners or plastic sheeting under the box.
• Cut a hole in the side or leave the front slightly open so your cat can get in.
• When cleaning, tilt it open, remove the box, and scoop.

Bonus tip: Add stick-on rubber bumpers so it doesn’t slam shut.

Also, just throwing this in—this DIY Hacks post is a fun read too: 5 Indoor Cat Garden Ideas That Will Keep Your Kitty Busy All Day

4. Use a Skirted Sink to Hide the Litter Box Below

If you have a pedestal sink or one without cabinets, just cover it with a sink skirt and hide the litter box underneath.

How to do it:

• Buy or DIY a sink skirt using Velcro and fabric that matches your bathroom.
• Wrap the skirt around the sink base and leave a small gap or liftable corner for your cat to enter.
• Place a litter box under the sink and a mat in front.
• Wash the skirt often if you’re worried about odor.

Bonus tip: Choose a darker fabric or patterned one to hide stains better.

5. Build a Litter Box Bench with Storage

If you have a little space, a bench-style box gives your cat privacy and works as extra seating or storage.

How to do it:

• Buy or build a wooden storage bench with a liftable top.
• Cut a cat-sized entry hole on one side.
• Line the bottom with waterproof material or a litter mat.
• Place the litter box inside and store supplies like scoop, bags, and deodorizer on one side.
• Paint it or stain it to match your bathroom decor.

Bonus tip: Add handles on the side so you can move it easily when cleaning the floor.