It really adds a great cozy feeling to our family room. We went with the white, and it looks beautiful. The directions for assembly were very clear, and it was incredibly easy to put together - I had it done within an hour working by myself. Even my husband, who was skeptical when I ordered it, thinks it's a great addition to the room. It is solid and really has the appearance of a nice quality piece. Though artificial, the flames and and especially the glowing embers logs are at least more realistic than I thought they would be, and the screen adds a nice touch. During our first test, the heater works well and will be nice to add some extra warmth to the room. The remote control makes use even easier. I'm very happy with the purchase and would absolutely recommend it for the price.