First thing, the color was the color I ordered. I was pleasantly surprised after putting it together that I was already done putting it together. It felt completely sturdy and solid, which was also surprising but it’s not on carpet. Took it to my three 15 lbs cats and they could not be happier. They are used to 70” or taller and they love this 36”er. It’s smaller but it still fits three large cats comfortably.