We pulled out a gas fireplace and installed this electric fireplace in our bedroom. This is a very traditional electric fireplace and comes with an external thermostat that you can locate far enough away from the heater that it won't be affected. This is a build unit and worked very well for us as we replaced all the brick with a different surround material. I would add a photo but we're not finished yet. Very easy set-up and several options for electrical hook-up. Putting this in place was the easiest part of this project. I would highly recommend if your looking for the traditional look.