I love this fireplace and the cats do too! My husband really didn't want to get one but now he see how it really make a statement to are living room. Have been looking for one for a year and this is best I have seen. Love the white it blends in great with are decor. I add stones and 5 of the crystals. Easy to put up & together. The only con is the ledge if using the rocks did concave a bit I thought they were going to drop out but it held & once you get the front on you don't notice. My husband did put in  a outlet beside it to hide the cord. Tried the heat for 5 minutes to see if worked and it seemed to work good it like if you had a small heater. Love the different colours some better then other.