Cat trees are ugly... we can all agree on thst right? So i set out to find the least ugly cat tree at the best price and in all honesty, I think I found it. No ugly shag carpet that collects hair here. Just simple, great smelling wood. I removed the hammock at the top and added an additional platform as well as removable black low pile rugs for resting on. My large cat who is probably 12lbs fits comfortably in the cubby (which was a concern of mine) as well as in both platforms. It's sturdy as well, (my floor is uneven so I leveled it out with some dowels) and the wood is nice enough to stain ir paint to match decor. All in all, I think I love it.