While this item is a good solution in part, there are two design problems: 1) Once you put a litter pan and litter in the enclosure, there is really not enough headroom for a medium size cat when the lid is closed.  2) If you install the decorative wood trim on three sides of the lid, then the unit cannot be placed close to a wall; if it is close to a wall, then the lid does not have enough clearance to open fully.