The assembly instructions were really easy to follow. However, many of the guide holes didnt line up well. So, it took a bit of work to get the pieces to fit. The press board is brittle and cracked when moving pieces to assemble. The border around the fireplace is fairly cheap, looking in appearance. I plan on covering it with faux brick or faux ceramic that looks better. 

The lights can be a bit harsh. They dont fade in and out but make abrupt flashing transitions- like a disco. **This might be triggering for people with epilepsy.** The colors on the remote do not match the colors represented. It can be a bit confusing. 

Overall, so much could be done to really improve the quality of the piece. 

It looks great in the space and makes it feel so cozy.