This cat tree is very attractive, sturdy and unobtrusive in a room. I bought this same cat tree before and bought a second one for upstairs. I have 3 persian cats that love to climb and scratch the poles. I like that the poles are fully covered in sisal rope which allows for our taller male cat to fully stretch and scrstch. The only downside I saw with the 1st cat tree we bought 2 years ago is the sisal rope is starting to breakdown with use.