omg i didnt realize how huge 81 inches actually was until it showed up at my door. took me like 2 hours to put together cause i kept putting the screws in wrong lol but once it was up my 3 cats went NUTS. the hammock is the favorite spot for sure. its sturdy enough even when my fat tabby jumps from the couch onto it. grey color matches my rug perfectly too!! highly recommend if you have the space.