Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I just got it and I can't comment on the longevity of the item, but first impressions are hard to beat. First, the carpet on here is so soft - I wasn't expecting that. I was expecting the standard scratchy stuff. It feels more like fake fur material (not really fluffy or thick), but it does the job nicely and feels good to the human touch. Second, it only took about 20 min to put together. Third, the stability is much better than I thought. I looked at several cat tree's varying in price from under $100 to over $300. This one seemed mid-range so I was expecting mid-range quality. Not at all. It is sturdy and strong. The basket was my biggest concern since my 12 lb cat loves the hammock style thing. It is made of metal inside, so I don't have to worry about it breaking like I would have if it was just a thin piece of wood. Fourth, the look is just beautiful! I hadn't expected the leaves to come with (thought that was just dressing for the website pics), but they did. The overall look of this with and without the leaves is so wonderful that it looks just fine in my living room. I don't have to worry about it standing out as an eye-sore or feel like I have to explain to visitors that, yeah, that's the cat tree. It makes it's own statement. Fifth, the design is wonderful! I've seen many other cat trees, but this one seemed to have several different styles for the landings. Many have the flat landings and a "house". I've seen several with the hammock type thing. But this was the first I saw with the half-barrel hide out. This has so many different elements, every cat is sure to find something it likes. Each of mine have at least two spots I've seen them enjoy. Last, the size is very nice. I'm sure you can see the measurements and get an idea, but it is such a nice size I thought it worth mentioning. It is not small, by any means, but it is also not overpowering. Well, that's my take on it so far. My kitties are enjoying it immensely. I love seeing them and it in my living room instead of hidden away in the bedroom.