Okay, like some people, I took the time to read all the negative reviews and most of them are true. I actually made some modifications and have some suggestions if you decide to pull the trigger and buy this thing anyway.

1) the material is cheap like stated in previous reviews. To keep it from falling apart, I recommend not screwing those arm thingies too tight so when you turn the clamp to lock the pieces in place, it actually grabs it where it's supposed to. It will stay hooked and sturdy, so don't screw it in as far as you would like.

2) if you're like me and purchase the recommended litter pan with side guards with this product, you will need to make some modifications to get it to work.

If you looked at some of the pictures, you'll notice the pan sits higher than the bottom of the opening and leaves a smaller opening for your little one to use. I actually flipped the door so the bottom of the opening was on the top. The curve of the opening aligns perfectly with the pan now. See my attached photo.

3) the side guards works well on this little pan so I recommend getting it. My cat likes to pee up on the sides of the pan so if you don't have the guards, she/he will pee inside the cabinet.

One thing you can do to prevent urine damage inside the cabinet is seal the seams with rubber caulking like you would use in your bathtub to seal it. One extra step I took was I sprayed the bottom and sides of the inside cabinet with clear flex seal. It's an extra step to ensure the cabinet stays smelling "clean".

4) the small opening on the bottom of the cabinet in the front will eventually allow for litter to accumulate underneath the cabinet. I recommend blocking the small crack with something to prevent that from happening. I haven't done that yet, but I plan on doing so by glueing a plastic guard or something underneath.

All in all, the product isn't bad if you are willing to make some modifications. I will note that flipping the door around will take some measuring and drilling of new holes. You may want to have someone do it for you if you aren't comfortable doing it yourself.

The price is cheap and the product is cheap. If you're willing to spend a few more bucks to do the modifications like I did, it will be worth the money. Good luck to everyone and I hope my reviews helps.

This is a decently priced piece that hides an unsightly cat box. I struggled to find a litter pan to fit inside.

The measurements in the item description are odd. I have attached pictures to help fellow shoppers struggling to find a litter pan that fits!

I was able to find a high back/sided litter pan at Target for around $9 by "Boots&Barkley". Perfect fit!

I bought this for my 10lb dachshund so she could have her own space. It was pretty easy to put together with solid feeling construction. It looks and feels really nice.
It took all of 15 seconds before she hopped into the cabinet and curled up for a nap. She seems to fit inside just fine and she has no fear of the door height (short legged dog problems).
We are both very pleased!

This is our second litter box (what was I thinking only having one for two cats?) The cats took to it almost immediately even though they are wary of change. It wasn't hard to put together, if you've put together Ikea furniture before. We needed a screwdriver; everything else is included, including extra parts and instructions.

Our 15 lb cat had no problems going through the door opening.

The whole thing really is cute and sturdy. It matches the paneling I have in that bathroom. We used to have a tall laundry basket there but I found one that fits on top perfectly (comes from the store that starts with "The Container.") I got a high-back litter box from the local store with bullseye logo. It fits well and so far, no mess splattering against the back wall. Our cats do kick litter out the front of the stand, so I needed to get another little mat as well.

There's a little towel rack on the side. It's so far down to the ground I can't imagine you'd use it for anything than, maybe, hanging a dust pan or litter scoop. It's cute; just don't buy it thinking you will put a hand towel there because you'll have to bend down for it.

The only real con for the stand is that you'll either be stooping uncomfortably to scoop out litter or, if you have a bad back, having to pull out the box every time. I've only had this one day, but I can tell I'll be cursing it just a little bit when I next throw out my back. That would be true with any covered box.

Overall a great buy for us.

A Guide to a Happier House for You and Your Cat

Description: "IKEA/Target-grade" self-assembled particle board laminated furniture. The cat has not complained of the quality.
Color: In daylight it is plain old brown, in the evening light it appears a dark cappuccino.
Usage: Not recommended for use as a night stand unless you currently like to place your litter box next to where you sleep.

1. Assemble unit as instructed.

2. Get clear (bathroom) caulk and seal every crease on the interior of the unit. BONUS: line the back wall with a plastic sheet (or a trash bag) so that it covers the back wall and bottom of the interior of the unit. It does not have to be perfect.

3. Purchase a high walled litter box without a door (or remove door if it is completely enclosed). 18 1/2" x 14 1/2" (L x W) fits perfectly. The opening on the unit door is 5" high but my litter box entry is 6" high and still works well. Max height of the litter box should be 18" for a proper fit.

REASONS for STEP #2 and #3. Unlike human males, female cats do not like to stare at a dark wall when they pee. They like to look out the door which means they will turn around after they enter and pee towards the back of the unit. If you have a cat that likes to "aim high" or "rebound off the backboard" then the pee will hit the the backside of the litter box. If you have a standard height litter box (6 inches tall) or if the litter box has a separate top (hood) and bottom, the urine can seep through the seam and pool at the back of the unit. Being particle board, the unit will absorb the urine and bubble. If you did not caulk the unit as advised earlier, the urine will seep out the back of the unit and on to your floor.

4. Occasionally check to see if the unit itself is dry (or if it starts to smell). If not, remove plastic trash bag used to line the inside. Wipe the unit out with a wet paper towel. Spray inside with a pet odor remover that "reacts" with the urine and not just masks the odor. Let sit for a minute then wipe down again. Reline the inside of the unit with a new plastic trash bag. Essentially just tape it to the back wall and let it drape to the bottom and place the litter box on top of it. Washing the litter box probably isn't a bad idea either.

5. Yell at cat for making you do all this extra work for the sake of a more aesthetic living environment.

6. Watch cat look at you like you are a moron and walk away with total apathy.

It seems like a great deal of work but in reality the advised steps are precautionary for accidents that may occur. Clearly all cats have different behaviors and the unit itself will not have to be cleaned out often. Please also note the unit is "open" so odors will not be trapped inside as with fully enclosed litter boxes.

That being said I like this unit and although not perfect it certainly looks MUCH better than an open litter box or a plastic neon green enclosed unit with pictures of cats dancing on it (like the old litter box, and yes the cat and I are both ashamed). And much like my cheap furniture from college, if it gets trashed then toss it and start from scratch. It's been a year with very few problems.

*PS: Unlike many reviews for other products, I did not receive s**t for this review... except from my cat.
For size reference, the cat is small at about 7lbs