This electric fire place is very nice. This is not real wood, but still very pretty. I love how the front is all glass and the glass wraps around edge about 2 inches. So gives you plenty of fire view. It has 7 different flame styles, heats well and has a remote control you can Function it all with. When it is on with the heat, it is not very loud and feels like it will heat well. I am very pleased with this fire place.