This litter box is very functional but your visitors will not know it is a litter box unless you tell them.  It not only hides the litter box but it keeps the smell contained.  The top portion comes off for cleaning but you can also clean it through the entry opening without taking the top off.  It actually resembles an office planter that would be found in a doctor's office.  I have two little kittens and they took to it right away.  I am working with them on the plant portion...they are learning that the plant is not a toy:)  I love this so much, I am getting another one for another part of the house.