Merry Products Cat Washroom Bench Decorative Litter Box Cover & Storage

The quality of this item is average, just not necessarily at the current price point. It was incredibly difficult to put together. I've been using it for about 2 weeks now and it works great for keeping odors down. The storage is mediocre and the whole is pretty small (though I have a very large cat so I'm not faulting the product on that one). Overall, I'm happy with my purchase though I have some issues with it.

Extremely "rickety" for lack of a better word. Yes, we assembled it perfectly / according to the instructions - but after assembly none of the corners are "square," so that the whole thing leans very slightly to one side (so that it's essentially a slight parallelogram rather than a rectangle), which causes the doors to scrape along the top/bottom when trying to open/close. Also (this was a separate/later problem), even a small spritz of disinfectant along the inside (which one would think the manufacturers should have planned for, in an item like this) causes "wicking" of the spray liquid up into the inside of the super-cheap particle board - which is now causing the whole thing to break down Extremely "rickety" for lack of a better word. Yes, we assembled it perfectly / according to the instructions - but after assembly none of the corners are "square," so that the whole thing leans very slightly to one side (so that it's essentially a slight parallelogram rather than a rectangle), which causes the doors to scrape along the top/bottom when trying to open/close. Also (this was a separate/later problem), even a small spritz of disinfectant along the inside (which one would think the manufacturers should have planned for, in an item like this) causes "wicking" of the spray liquid up into the inside of the super-cheap particle board - which is now causing the whole thing to break down even more severely and the outside finish to flake/break off in big chunks. Note, this is all after only 1-2 months of use! Total waste of money ... Luckily Chewy has an amazing return/refund policy, of which I will be availing myself! (Admittedly, this might all still be OK for some people, if you manage to assemble it perfectly square/parallel/etc. and then never ever disinfect the inside.) … more

This cabinet was easy to put together (according to my DH) and it arrived in great condition. I'm wasn't sure my big boy would be able to get in through the door opening, however. I left the side door open to make it easy for both cats to find the litter pan and get in and out, and the pan had been used when I checked it this morning. However, I had planned to leave the side door open til they got used to it; didn't realize that it doesn't open. I'd like to suggest the design be changed to put that door on hinges, like the big doors. I'll give my cats a few more days using it and then try closing the side door and check out what happens. I had no problem scooping out used litter and it's This cabinet was easy to put together (according to my DH) and it arrived in great condition. I'm wasn't sure my big boy would be able to get in through the door opening, however. I left the side door open to make it easy for both cats to find the litter pan and get in and out, and the pan had been used when I checked it this morning. However, I had planned to leave the side door open til they got used to it; didn't realize that it doesn't open. I'd like to suggest the design be changed to put that door on hinges, like the big doors. I'll give my cats a few more days using it and then try closing the side door and check out what happens. I had no problem scooping out used litter and it's nice to have it not visible and to have an enclosed space for the waste container and tools. This cabinet goes in my guest bathroom so I'm glad my visitors no longer have to gaze at the litter. … more

I adopted a young cat recently and I was tired of him flinging his litter everywhere during the zoomies! I also preferred to have a hidden litter box with storage instead of one with a cover. This definitely helps contain the odor as well. I decided to not install the divider so that he could have more room to step on between the litter box and the hole, and even then I can still fit supplies inside. There's plenty of head room for him, even when he grows into adulthood. This cabinet was easy to assemble by myself (got it done in 30 mins) and looks great in my home. My cat had no trouble going in and out of the box. The only issue is that there are small gaps on the inside edges where litter I adopted a young cat recently and I was tired of him flinging his litter everywhere during the zoomies! I also preferred to have a hidden litter box with storage instead of one with a cover. This definitely helps contain the odor as well. I decided to not install the divider so that he could have more room to step on between the litter box and the hole, and even then I can still fit supplies inside. There's plenty of head room for him, even when he grows into adulthood. This cabinet was easy to assemble by myself (got it done in 30 mins) and looks great in my home. My cat had no trouble going in and out of the box. The only issue is that there are small gaps on the inside edges where litter can get trapped, so I put some liner inside. This was worth the purchase! … more

This was pretty easy to put together and it looks really nice. It fits a large litter box and still has room for storage. My only complaint is that it scratches easily and it’s very prominent on the white paint. One of the front doors also came in the box with a scratch, which was disappointing. I wouldn’t mind if it were elsewhere on the unit, but since it’s on the front of the cabinet it’s hard not to notice. It does the job and looks nice otherwise, but I don’t think it’s worth more than about $100.

We have two sibling cats who have been fighting ever since we moved. One of the siblings is afraid to go where the litter station is currently set up, so she's been peeing on the couch instead. I ordered this right away and set it up. She was skeptical at first, but has been using it since. It was super easy to put together and is really quite sturdy. It doesn't look at all like a litter box, and I'm so pleased I'd like to order another to replace our other actual "litter box" - even though her sister does not have issues using it as it currently stands. I love that there is space inside for the scooper and a small trash can for the "scooped" litter. The top is high enough that our beagle mix We have two sibling cats who have been fighting ever since we moved. One of the siblings is afraid to go where the litter station is currently set up, so she's been peeing on the couch instead. I ordered this right away and set it up. She was skeptical at first, but has been using it since. It was super easy to put together and is really quite sturdy. It doesn't look at all like a litter box, and I'm so pleased I'd like to order another to replace our other actual "litter box" - even though her sister does not have issues using it as it currently stands. I love that there is space inside for the scooper and a small trash can for the "scooped" litter. The top is high enough that our beagle mix can't reach it, so I can also store other items on top of it without worry she will knock it down. … more

This is my third Merry Products enclosure. I purchased this knowing it will not last more than a few years. I love the design so I keep purchasing new ones. I learned from the first one to line it with contact paper to prevent moisture from soaking into the wood fibers. I lined my second box except for the outer edges. Unfortunately my new cat is extra messy, so it didn’t take long before moisture seeped into unprotected outer edge. On this third enclosure, I not only covered the inside but also covered the outer edges with clear contact paper. In addition, I placed a plastic crate bottom underneath the litter box & lined it with puppy pads in hopes this will catch all leaks & preserve the enclosure This is my third Merry Products enclosure. I purchased this knowing it will not last more than a few years. I love the design so I keep purchasing new ones. I learned from the first one to line it with contact paper to prevent moisture from soaking into the wood fibers. I lined my second box except for the outer edges. Unfortunately my new cat is extra messy, so it didn’t take long before moisture seeped into unprotected outer edge. On this third enclosure, I not only covered the inside but also covered the outer edges with clear contact paper. In addition, I placed a plastic crate bottom underneath the litter box & lined it with puppy pads in hopes this will catch all leaks & preserve the enclosure. What won’t we do for our fur babies! … more

Very nice piece of furniture! I purchased this in white. It works perfectly in my bathroom. Both cats went right in without hesitation. I definitely recommend it. It was not difficult to assemble. It took me about an hour and a half. All the parts and instructions were easy to work with. I love the look of this! No more dealing with the unsightly mess of the cat box!

We purchased two of these, one for each of our boys. I had researched and measured before ordering but these are larger than I expected when fully assembled, especially when there are two. My second error is that I believed these could also be used for seating, not realizing/reading (or just researched so much became confused) that these have an 80lb weight limit, seating is out. Sadly these have to live in my husbands “man room” and he was planning on the seatng piece. So the ending result here is that although my cats like them, I could and should have went with the smaller “end table” version instead of these “bench” version. I dont need the extra space for storage and using that space as We purchased two of these, one for each of our boys. I had researched and measured before ordering but these are larger than I expected when fully assembled, especially when there are two. My second error is that I believed these could also be used for seating, not realizing/reading (or just researched so much became confused) that these have an 80lb weight limit, seating is out. Sadly these have to live in my husbands “man room” and he was planning on the seatng piece. So the ending result here is that although my cats like them, I could and should have went with the smaller “end table” version instead of these “bench” version. I dont need the extra space for storage and using that space as an entry area, well my boys have figured out to be even lazier and fail to go into the actual litter boxes when I remove the partition. Again, these are great products just not exactly what I wanted/needed. … more

Incredible quality and easy assembly. Inside is spacious enough for a big self cleaning litter box and a little mat to wipe paws. Love it!