This cat tree is the best one I have purchased!  So, I chose the espresso finish to match my other espresso furniture.  My cat adores it!  He sleeps in it all the time to escape Teddy, my 19 month old Lakeland Terrier.  Teddy just wants to play with Rusty, my laidback and supercool buddy cat.  Anyway, I love it too! looks very fashionable.  Ive had several carpeted cat trees and they looked like eyesores.  This cat tree is well constructed.  I love it!  I would highly recommend this cat tree.