This fireplace is exactly what i needed. Isn't too large, has more than enough storage space and is well designed. My 50 inch TV is hung on the wall, approximately 2FT above this stand. 

Onto the build, IT DOES TAKE AS LONG AS EVERYONE SAYS! My sister came over and helped put this together with me. We had absolutely no downtime, understood the instructions pretty well, and it still took both of us 3  hours! It would have taken at least 4 if I were alone. Keep in mind, we're not amateurs at using tools/building things. There were over 200 pieces to assemble this thing. I would not even open the box unless you have 4+ hours free.

The fireplace is a great center piece. It will not put out enough heat to heat a living room ( maybe a bedroom? ) but it shouldn't be used as primary heating. We saw a similar one at lows for 500+, at this price, couldnt go wrong.