Sari is at it again! Last time she showed us her awesome DIY cat tower, that was based on Colin’s Kitty Catsle. This time she used her signature green and white to create a stylish and functional litter box hider with a good old IKEA Besta shelf unit. By cutting two holes in the shelf — one in the side and another in the divider panel — Sari created a little runway for her two Egyptian Maus, Mauno and Eppu, to enter and exit the litter box. Some carpeting on the walkway shelf helps trap the litter and a motion activated LED light over the box sheds some light on the subject. There’s even room to store a few bags of clean litter. With a sleek wall mural and coordinating sculpture by Eero Aarnio, this is a stylish litter center!
I couldn’t resist sharing a few more photos of Mauno and Eppu that I found on Sari’s blog.
You finished off the hole you made in the litter box cabinet.
Re: ” By cutting two holes in the shelf — one in the side and another in the divider panel — Sari created a little runway for her two Egyptian Maus, Mauno and Eppu, to enter and exit the litter box.”
How did you do that? Thank you.
what material is used to seal the holes with on the entrance and exit holes ??
I too would like to know what was used to finish those holes
Where did you get the plastic box that holds the litter?
I have the same IKEA cabinet and would like to make your cabinet, but I can’t find the right size bin to use as a litter box.
TIA.
You mentioned you have this same IKEA cabinet. What is the exact model of that cabinet? I’m looking at IKEA trying to find it because I want to buy it! Thanks!
I found the Cabinet! Depending on the color it ranges from $140 – $150 and it’s called BESTA Selsviken, The one depicted above is a high gloss white. IKEA Article Number: 590.474.06
I like the motion activated LED. Cats can feel like James Bond when they’re doing their business.
I love this idea, and will be replicating it. Can you please advise which exact Besta shelf unit was used, as I’m having trouble trying to tell what height/depth/length the one shown is. Thank you.
Hi all,
I have added instructions to my blog: http://maukuja.blogspot.fi/p/kakkakaappi-litter-box-hider.html
If any questions, you can post them in the comment box.
br, Sari
What kind of tape or trim did you use to finish the holes? Thank you so much for your detailed instructions!
Hi! I just stumbled upon your tutorial, and was wondering what plastic bin you used as the litter box?
I have the same cabinet (http://m.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/spr/59047388/), but I’m having trouble finding a plastic container that fits in the cabinet since it is relatively narrow.
Any help?
Thanks!
Kelsey
I’m also going to be doing this. Were you able to find a plastic bin for the litter and if so where?
What saw was used to cut “entrances”?