This item was not as easy to put together as I thought it would be! Once up though, it is worth it. It blends well with my light grey walls and I have it sitting in a corner right by my sliding glass door in my family/ dining room.  I have two cats and one kitten. The kitten  LOVES it.  He gets up on top and just lays there looking around.  He doesn't share very well though - as soon as my other two gets close, he jumps down and chases them! I just hope it keeps him from jumping up on my tables!!!