This is a perfect size for my smaller living room. I had a carpenter bulid a built in bookcase to surround the fireplace and installed a 40 inch flat screen in the niche above it. It turned out beautiful. The fireplace is quiet even with the heat on and flames are a nice medium sized height. It is very relaxing, does warm my one floor and a very good value for the money. And while I had my carpenter assemble it, he said it was very easy to do and had it together in less than 30 minutes.