The front panels to this TV Stand provide the visual element that I needed to complement my contemporary style living room. Very cool looking. The width also works perfectly for the space I have. I had to spray paint the legs to make them match the chrome legs of other furniture in the room, and it turned out well. I was worried that the electric fireplace insert was a bit tacky (depending on your tastes, it might be) but the heating function won me over. Why turn up the thermostat to heat up the whole living/kitchen open space when all I need is a cozy spot while I read or watch TV for a couple of hours in the evening? Also, the insert can be removed in the summer months and a storage basket can take its place, or a cat curled up on a pillow. Or a stack of books... Very versatile that way. I am happy with this purchase.