More inconvenient stuff from Indoor Cat:
Bathrooms, mudrooms, and garages are not places that a cat
finds to be territorially valuable, even when a litter box is placed
there,
says feline behaviorist Daniel Quagliozzi. "I recommend
multiple choice open and uncovered litter boxes, situated in rooms of the highest social importance, like living rooms, home offices, and bedrooms with clear vantage points in all directions to eliminate insecurity or fear."
Malcolm X also always made sure he had clear vantage points in all directions in any room he was in.