The color is a dark brown, not the light beigecream shown on the website. Also, there were at least 6 big staples that were sharp and poking out that I had to remove. The quality of the carpet is average but the structure is heavy and overall good quality. I kept it because it seemed like too much of a hassle to return and because my kittens loved it right away. I gave it 3 stars for the inaccurate color and sloppydangerous staples. I do recommend this for large cats or cats who like to sleep together because the cubbies are huge!