This cat tree is sturdy! It was easy to assemble, besides initially lining up the base to the first post. I used the included wrench to "poke through" the holes to help line them up. It is a beautiful kitty tree. It is indeed not 'paded' at the top (besides rim), but seems soft enough for my kitty. My cat is too big to get on by himself (not as much space between basket bed and top of tree), but he doesn't mind, and spends hours on it after I place him there, lol. Overall it was a good purchase.

I ordered this cat tree twice, I specifically ordered the beige shade. The first order was returned because I thought they sent me the wrong shade as it came in a grey color, Wayfair sent me a replacement and again, the replacement showed up in a grey color. This means either they messed up twice in sending me the correct shade, or the picture showing the beige color is completely different than what the actual beige color is. I’ve now returned it and won’t be repurchasing and there’s no way to contact the actual manufacturer, only Wayfair. Such an incredibly frustrating experience. Included in photos how different the shade is from the pgotos shown online.

Extremely easy to assemble! Very happy with this purchase.

I have a cat who is 21 lbs and he fits perfectly on it. We were going to put this in our tv room but have decided to leave it out. So cute

My cats loved it from day one and use it every single day. Its very sturdy, the plush material is super soft, and the natural wood makes it look like a nice piece of furniture instead of a typical cat tree. The basket hammock and oversized top bed are their favorite spots. Easy to assemble and definitely worth the money. Highly recommend! ❤️