This is my second Deborah Cat Tree. The other one lasted about 3 years. The upper platform could be bigger, but not a deal breaker. The sisal rope eventually tears and the cats start using their claws on the baskets. I wish they used sisal mat for the post. I bought a separate scratching post this time, hoping they do not depend on the post from the cat tree and use it mostly for naps. One of the cats is older and it is low enough so he can jump in and out easily. I love it because it is stylish and my cats use it all the time, and my dog too -).