It matters not, what I think. It matters only to the kubs that have permanent residency on it! They enjoy the king of the mountain game in order to access and claim the highest platform ^.^... As far as the human critique, it is well made and sturdy. We need safe and it delivers! Easily cleaned with a microfiber towel. We have owned it long enough now to need the sisal replaced. Three kubs exercise and use as scratching posts. Color of cat tree is reddish brown.