Cat Empire Beige vs Royal Cat Palace: Which Cat Tree Fits Your Home?
By Cat Tree King | Published: 2026-10-30
Category: Comparisons
Compare the Cat Empire Beige and Royal Cat Palace Blackline Light Grey cat trees. Find out which one best suits your space, cats, and budget.
Quick answer
Choose the Cat Empire Beige for a tall, space-efficient tree with cozy hammocks and a top bed, or the Royal Cat Palace Blackline Light Grey if you have multiple large cats and room for a sprawling cat furniture centerpiece.
Size and footprint trade-off
The Cat Empire Beige is tall but has a relatively compact base, making it a great fit for living rooms or corners where vertical space is available but floor space is limited. The Royal Cat Palace Blackline Light Grey, on the other hand, is Cat Tree King's largest piece of cat furniture—it demands a dedicated area but offers unmatched horizontal and vertical territory.
Feature focus: lounging vs. scratching
The Cat Empire Beige emphasizes lounging with an expansive 24x17-inch top bed and two 18-inch hammocks, plus a cozy hideaway house. The Royal Cat Palace Blackline Light Grey prioritizes scratching and play with twenty-two 6-inch thick sisal poles, two large scratching barrels, and two deluxe hammocks. If your cats love to scratch and climb, the Royal Cat Palace is the better choice; if they prefer perching and napping, the Cat Empire Beige delivers.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Space required: Cat Empire Beige: tall with a smaller footprint, fits in corners or next to furniture. Royal Cat Palace Blackline Light Grey: very large footprint, needs a dedicated wall or open area. Measure your available floor space before deciding.
- Number of cats: Cat Empire Beige: best for 1–2 cats who share well. Royal Cat Palace Blackline Light Grey: built for multiple cats (3+) to play, scratch, and lounge simultaneously. Consider how many cats will use the tree at the same time.
- Activity preference: Cat Empire Beige: lounging and napping focused with a large top bed and hammocks. Royal Cat Palace Blackline Light Grey: scratching and climbing focused with 22 sisal poles and two scratching barrels. Match the tree to your cat's dominant behavior—scratching vs. lounging.
- Budget: Cat Empire Beige: USD 377.40 (catalog comparison USD 629.00). Royal Cat Palace Blackline Light Grey: USD 890.43 (catalog comparison USD 1329.00). The Royal Cat Palace costs more than double but offers significantly more scratching surfaces and space.
Product facts at a glance
- Cat Empire Beige: The Cat Empire Beige features an expansive top bed (24x17 inches), two 18-inch hammocks, four large platforms, a cozy house, and sturdy 6-inch thick sisal posts. This combination of lounging spots and hiding areas makes it ideal for cats that enjoy both high perches and a secure retreat, all in a tall but space-efficient design.
Cat Empire Beige - Royal Cat Palace Blackline Light Grey: The Royal Cat Palace Blackline Light Grey has twenty-two 6-inch thick sisal poles, two large cat lounges, two large scratching barrels, and two deluxe hammocks. With so many scratching surfaces and lounging spots, this tree can accommodate multiple large cats and heavy daily use without showing wear quickly.
Royal Cat Palace Blackline Light Grey
Which one is right for you?
Best for
- Cat Empire Beige: homes with 1–2 cats that love to lounge, nap, and hide, and where floor space is limited but vertical space is available.
- Royal Cat Palace Blackline Light Grey: multi-cat households (3+) with active, scratching-prone cats and enough floor space for a large cat furniture centerpiece.
Not for
- Cat Empire Beige: not ideal if you have 3+ large cats that need multiple scratching posts and separate lounging areas.
- Royal Cat Palace Blackline Light Grey: not suitable for small apartments or rooms with limited floor space, or for a single cat that prefers a single high perch.
