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Where to put the litter box in a small flat

Published 12 November 2026 · Updated 12 November 2026 · Xavier Hure

A cat sitting in a living-room window, behind a sofa.
Illustration photoAtmosphere photo.Nathan Fertig · CC0 1.0

In a studio or a one-bedroom flat, the box sits in a quiet corner, with a clear path in front of the entrance. Keep it away from the bowls. Open or closed is in the other guide. If the cat’s habit changes suddenly, the veterinarian is the person to ask.

A quiet corner

Away from a machine that starts up, with the box door opening into the room.

Two cats

Two corners, or two boxes cleaned with the same gesture.

Comparison

ComparisonSizeCapacityCareWho it suits
Enclosed litter box Savic Nestor blue and white56 × 39 × 38.5 cm, entrance 21 × 20 cm—Hinged lid, removable hood, tray usable without the hoodA flat, one cat
Enclosed litter box Feandrea 53 × 50 cm80 × 50 cm——Living room
Enclosed litter box Feandrea54.3 × 42.5 × 37.8 cm——Quick care
Litter mat Catit grey 60 × 90 cm60 × 90 × 0.4 cm——In front of the box

For your cat’s health, talk with your veterinarian.

Common questions

Is the bathroom suitable?

Yes, if the cat can step in easily and the washing machine does not start right beside it.

What about everyday smells?

A closed box and regular cleaning are enough in most flats. The gesture is the same each day.

The cat avoids the box?

First check the access and the space. A clear change of habit belongs with the veterinarian.

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