This is a very stylish fireplace. The flame is passable enough to get us through the winter. We put on a crackling fireplace soundtrack to help us with the suspension of disbelief and burn a candle that smells like a real fireplace. :) The only thing that seems inaccurate is that the BTUs really can't warm up 1,000 sq ft.  We can barely feel the heat sitting 5 ft. away from it. We have an open floor plan and it does not warm up the space enough.