The Best Locations to Put Your Cat’s Litter Boxes
Bringing home a new cat and unsure of where to put the litter box? In our latest post we explain why location is so important, as well as give you some tips on where the best locations to put a litter box are inside your home.
How to Catify Your Home
To catify, if unfamiliar, is to truly transform your living space into a world where both humans and felines flourish.
Less of a trend, more of a lifestyle — to catify one’s home is a true endeavor that requires a lot of care, and whole lot of creativity.
Beyond cute toys and scratching posts, catification is a tried and true strategy cat lovers can use to create the most cat-friendly living space possible, one where climbing, resting, playing, scratching is encouraged and there’s safe access to essentials.
It’s also a place cat people can feel at home.
So, if you’re attempting to catify your home, here’s a few things to help get you started!
6 KEYS TO CATIFY YOUR HOME
1. Maximize Vertical Space and let theM scratch
Cats are natural climbers who feel secure when perched high and love to scratch things — hopefully not you.
To achieve this, you can build “cat superhighways” — continuous elevated pathways linking furniture, shelves, ladders, and wall-mounted platforms.
The team at HausPanther® has done an impressive job of covering this space of cats and design, so definitely check them out.
And of course when it comes to scratching, the less destructive the better, so find ways to incorporate scratching pads or posts in the design.
DIY tip: Bolt inexpensive side tables or wood planks into the wall and carpet the tops, or if you’re feline handy screw in some shelves and have some fun. You can also add sisal-wrapped posts to your superhighway, or wall-mounted scratching panels.
Why it matters: Vertical terrain gives cats room to explore, claim territory, and avoid conflicts in multi-cat homes.
2. Offer Diverse Resting & Hiding Spaces
Cats love cozy spots on the ground, as well as sky-high nooks where they can escape and recharge.
DIY tip: If you’re building your “cat superhighway” be sure to incorporate a chill zone, but if you need something a little less involved, consider using the following for your cat to hang out or hide:
- Cardboard boxes (cut into shapes)
- A legit cat bed
- A watch perch on a window
- A folded up blanket tucked into a corner
- An open vintage suitcase
- A spot on your bookshelf
- A cat tent
- A cat beanbag
You can also simply place a soft cozy bed near a sunlit window — cats adore warm, elevated spots.
Why it matters: Just like humans, cats deserve to chill too.
3. Promote Play & Hunting
Less functional, more behavioral — if you want to truly catify your home then you need to incorporate play more into your cat’s day.
Mental and physical stimulation reduces stress and prevents boredom-induced behaviors. You can do this either by spending more time playing with your cat, or by installing some simple cat-friendly games around the house.
DIY tip: For playtime, use wand toys, laser pointers, or interactive remote gadgets for daily play sessions. Rotate toys regularly to maintain novelty and cat interest. You can also just play hide and seek.
There’s a whole host of ways to entertain your cat, so don’t be afraid to do some digging.
Why it matters: Everyone needs to play. Everyone.
4. Optimize Resource Placement
Cats feel safest when essentials like food, water, and litter are in consistent, low-traffic areas.
DIY tip: For food and water, be sure it’s readily available and in a place that’s calm and comfortable. You could even get creative and put a treat dispenser on the top of your “cat superhighway.”
For litter, follow the “Cats + 1” rule: one litter box per cat, plus one extra.
Lastly, make sure you strategically place water and food stations away from litter and high-activity zones. It’s good to separate the eating activities from the bathroom activities.
Why it matters: A cat’s gotta eat. And drink. And use the box.
5. Blend Utility & Style
Cat furniture doesn’t have to clash with your décor. Or maybe it does. Totally up to you.
DIY tip: Whether you’re starting from scratch or spiffing things up a bit, you can use things like sleek, non-toxic cat trees and wall shelves that match modern interiors.
You can also convert existing furniture — like bookshelves or TV stands — into cat zones by adding cushions, carpet, or cutouts.
Similar to HausPanther®, the team at PETOMG® has quite the collection of decor and furniture for your catification efforts.
Why it matters: Your home deserves to feel like a home…no matter how much you love your cat.
6. Hide the Litter Box Smartly
For aesthetics and function, hide litter in stylish furniture or simply put it in a place thats out of sight but naturally not out of mind.
DIY examples: Architectural Digest recommends built-in “cat cabinets” or benches with proper ventilation, but you could get super creative and convert an old TV cabinet into a concealed cat litter area.
Why it matters: Because a litter smell shouldn’t ruin the vibes.
If you need some more inspiration on where to locate your litter box, we know a thing or two about that.
Catifying your home means thinking like your cat: leverage vertical space, offer private hideouts, mess-free scratching, hunting-style play, and smart resource placement—all while keeping your design intact.
Have fun and good luck.
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