This is an awesome cat tree.  My 14 year old daughter and I assembled it in less than an hour.  It would have taken less time if we hadn't been laughing hysterically at one of our cats who kept jumping up on each new level as we assembled it.  We also like the fact that we were able to find a large, tall tree that came in a non-offensive, neutral color.  We love our cats but weren't willing to  have a hideous monstrosity in the living room for them.  This tree is tasteful.  Our two cats love it!  In particular, they love being on the top perches and looking down on us.