My cats and I love this Deluxe Cat Tree.  I have 4 grown cats and they could hardly wait to pounce whenI started getting the pieces out of the box.  The cats are all delighted with their new "place to hang out". It was easy to assemble  and  seems quite sturdy.  The box says the carpeting is BLUE...but is actually black which is okay with thecats. =^..^=