I have the wire xpen in my kitchen for Izzie as it is more adjustable to different shapes. She is in it during the day with her bed/food & water/toys and potty while I'm at work. Once I get home she has the full run of the downstairs till bedtime....then I put her crate in it with the door off so that she can go night night...this way she is able to get up and go potty when needed and doesn't wake me to let her out...This set up is working quite well for the two of us....