Works perfectly for my "old" cat to get up on the bed. Easy to put together. It was fine with me, but just know that the screws to put the steps onto the posts are chrome and show as in the pictures. The unit is light enough to move around to other areas of the house. Overall, very happy, and the cat is extremely happy. It is light colored, just realized I haven't had to clean a hairball off yet, so can't comment on this aspect.