# Intelligent Pet Care Furniture The PurrNook FreshCore Has Built-In Odor Control By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2026-05-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purrnook-freshcore References: [homecrux](https://www.homecrux.com/freshcore-cat-litter-furniture/383165/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/purrnook/purrnook-freshcore-10-in-1-cat-litter-cabinet-odor-control?ref=ejttd1)  The PurrNook FreshCore furniture is a cat owner-targeted home decor solution designed to help keep pet essentials stowed in one location and also keep them out of view. The furniture has a 10-in-one design that includes a feeding station, storage drawers, [odor control](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honiture-pl01), [enclosed litter tray](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petlux-v3), food storage, litter catch area, cats-only entrance, nightlight and more. The furniture design allows it to hide in plain sight and will work well for cat owners who need a more organized way to tend to their companion(s). The PurrNook FreshCore furniture is being launched as part of a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfcleaning-litter-box1) campaign and comes in several size options to work well for homes of all sizes. The unit is crafted with a striking wood finish to give it a touch of style. Image Credit: PurrNook ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.7/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 78% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Integrated Pet Furniture:** Blending pet care functions into standard furniture creates opportunities for seamless, discreet solutions that reduce clutter and normalize pet-specific home items. - **Odor-controlled Home Goods:** Rising emphasis on indoor air quality and aesthetics is driving demand for built-in odor mitigation technologies that preserve design while managing pet-related smells. - **Multi-functional Compact Design:** Space-efficient, multi-use pieces tailored for smaller residences encourage the consolidation of services like feeding, storage and waste management into single stylish units. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Products:** The pet care market is positioned to expand into premium lifestyle goods that prioritize design integration and improved homemaking experiences for owners and animals alike. - **Home Furniture and Decor:** Traditional furniture makers face pressure to incorporate utility and hygiene features into designs that maintain aesthetic appeal for modern consumers. - **Smart Home and Iot:** Connected sensors and automated odor control systems have room to be embedded into furniture, enabling remote monitoring and ambient management tied to household routines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Next-Gen Cat Litter Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petalas-p7-plus.md) - [Modular Cat Habitat Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/n-plus-magic-house.md) - [Modular Self-Cleaning Litter Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneisall-ease-s1.md) - [Sculptural Cat Scratchers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purr-and-play.md) - [Smart Cat Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pawswing-neo.md) - [AI-Assisted Self-Cleaning Litter Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfcleaning-litter-boxes.md) - [Desk Mounted Cat Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergo-purrch.md) - [Purifying Pet Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petair-pro.md) - [Cat Cafe Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-cafe-beds.md)