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25 Ways to Store Cat Litter in a Small Apartment

Living in a small apartment with a cat or cats can require a lot of creativity.

Especially when it comes to the litter things.

We all know finding a place to put a litter box in any household is a challenge, but what about where to put the extra or unused bags of litter? In a small apartment, this can be incredibly tricky.

Luckily we’ve come up with a few ideas on where to put your litter with the goal of maximizing unused space, minimizing clutter, and keeping things aesthetically pleasing.

Clever Ideas for Where to Put Cat Litter in a Small Apartment

Hidden inside Furniture (Multi-Purpose)

1. Inside an Entryway Bench: Use a flip-top storage bench near the door to hide heavy bags of litter.
2. Hollow Storage Ottoman: A stylish fabric or leather ottoman in the living room can easily hold a bag of litter.
3. Modified Cabinet/Credenza: Use a stylish sideboard or buffet cabinet to store litter supplies (or even cut a hole in the side to hide the litter box itself).
4. Under-Couch Storage Drawers: If your sofa has a skirt or sits high enough off the ground, use slim rolling bins underneath.
5. Inside a Trunk: A vintage trunk or treasure chest makes great decor while acting as a massive storage bin.

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Maximizing Vertical & Closet Space

6. Floor of the Coat Closet: The absolute classic. Keep it tucked right under your hanging jackets.
7. Over-the-Toilet Shelving: Utilize the dead vertical space above your toilet tank for airtight litter containers.
8. Top Shelf of the Bedroom Closet: If you buy lighter-weight litter, storing it up high keeps it entirely out of sight.
9. Behind Clothes in a Wardrobe: Dedicate the bottom corner of a freestanding wardrobe (like an IKEA PAX) to cat supplies.
10. A Dedicated Utility Cart: Use a slim, three-tier rolling cart (like the IKEA Råskog) to hold litter on the bottom and scoops/bags on top, then roll it into a closet.

Clever Nooks & Crannies

11. The Gap Between the Fridge and the Wall: Use a ultra-slim rolling pantry cart specifically sized for these narrow kitchen gaps.
12. Under the Kitchen Sink: If you have room next to your cleaning supplies, a sealed container fits perfectly here.
13. Under the Bathroom Sink: Great for proximity if your cat’s litter box is already in the bathroom.
14. In a Dead Corner Behind a Door: The space behind a door that stays permanently open is often wasted; slide a slim container there.
15. Under the Bed: Use long, shallow plastic storage bins with wheels to easily slide litter out of sight.

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Utilizing Outdoor or Transitional Spaces

16. On a Sheltered Balcony or Patio: If your balcony is weatherproof, store litter in a heavy-duty, waterproof plastic deck box.
17. In an Entryway Closet: Dedicate the bottom half to pet care.
18. The Hallway “Dead Zone”: If you have a long, narrow hallway, place a very shallow console table over a decorative bin containing the litter.

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Aesthetic Storage Hacks (Disguising It in Plain Sight)

19. Decorative Wicker Baskets: Put your bag of litter inside a large, beautiful wicker basket with a lid in the corner of the room.
20. A Clean Trash Can with a Pop-Top: Buy a sleek, stainless steel or matte black kitchen trash can dedicated solely to holding your cat litter. It blends right into any room.
21. Pet Food Dispenser Bins: Large, airtight kibble bins with wheels look neat and make pouring litter incredibly easy.
22. Galvanized Metal Buckets: Gives a rustic, farmhouse look while being incredibly sturdy and keeping mice or pests out.

Underutilized Structural Spaces

23. Beneath a Kitchen Island or Bar: If your kitchen island has an open lower shelf or a hollow overhang where stools go, tuck a neat container there.
24. Under a Desk: If you work from home, a neat container can pull double duty as a footrest under your desk.
25. Inside the Clean Laundry Hamper: Use a dual-compartment laundry hamper—one side for clothes, one side for sealed pet supplies.

Find a good place to hide your extra or unused litter isn’t easy, but with a little creativity and ingenunity you can easily store your litter in a subtle place.

Did we miss a spot?

Share your creative litter storage solutions for small spaces in the comments below!