It isn't the most aesthetically pleasing (the tiers are only carpeted on the tops and the tension rod is off white and plastic) but my kitens LOVE it It is not super stable so I get a little nervous when I see it wobbling but I am going to try and strengthen the tension with an extra piece of wood or a block of some sort. It does the job! UPDATE: It completely broke in two places. No one was hurt but it is not stable nor sturdy.