This fireplace is beautiful. The color is not the same as the picture. The picture looks more like an antique oak finish, the color is actually more like a shiny coffee bean color. I was hoping for the color in the picture to go with my antique oak furniture. This was a bit challenging to put together for the average person. My husband assisted & had a drill & it still took us 2 hours because one of the pieces on one of the sides did not match up perfectly.  You should have a bigger allen wrench than the one provided in the kit. It was worth the frustration because it is beautiful,  but you should plan on having someone skilled at directions to help put together. I love that this has so many settings you can adjust the flame, light, & heat settings. We needed something to provide warmth and ambience to our big cold room and this is a perfect addition to our dining room. We can now enjoy the room it's warmer, prettier, & inviting. Thank you Wayfair!