Just had this installed in a dining room area and I couldn't be happier. The flame looks so realistic, and in Phoenix you can use this without the heat! So will provide lots of great ambiance and a perfect magnet to come in and gather. Wow, they have come a long way in creating electric fireplaces. I never thought i would go with anything but gas... but this is gorgeous and a lot more practical. The photo is a still from an i phone video, so not great quality.