Overall we're super happy with the bed. My cats can crawl up along the top and look out the window overhead like its a couch backing. I like being able to sit up in bed and read with something plush behind me. And the color is really nice and looks bright. My only complaint would be (and its a small one) that the bed doesn't fill to the corners as the mattress is rounded on the sides and the bed itself is square. Could be the fault of my mattress there though. It was really easy to assemble, but we have a king size and it definitely took two of us. Do not assemble alone if you've gone for a larger size.