The reviews are right about the colour it's definitely a light custard not white but i read about that before hand.  Also, my 4 fireplace surrounding pieces the holes were not lined up correctly i MacGyverd it and made it work.  As well as, make sure you have a power tool! A screwdriver alone will take way too long and not get the stuff secure enough (2 hours if struggling figured I'd go get one). All of this is why i gave 4 stars. That being said I love this fireplace it is gorgeous and I'm so glad that i purchased it!