Attraction of the overall design was first - caught my eye. I like the look and operation although there's always a trade off for using such a large and enclosed cat bathroom...great for her but I have to lift the lid off so as to tidy-up. The good is that there are 2 dedicated hand holds to either side for that purpose. I think it will work out fine in keeping the litter mess at bay and minimizing odors and the cat has privacy.