This seems to be a really great TV stand and fireplace combination! I have not run the LED lights yet or removed the plastic on the outer side of the panels. This is definitely a sturdy piece. I feel like the instructions were extremely easy to follow and it looks great in my living room! If you have the space and want to buy a TV stand with a fireplace, this is a very reasonably priced item for the quality that it seems to be. This is a big stand. I would recommend assembling this with a second person around that is able to help every once in awhile. For the most part though, it can be done with 1 person with some patience