I’ve been looking for something like this for a couple of years and couldn’t be more pleased. I needed very specialized measurements, something not too deep and a specific width to fit into my kitchen and this was perfect for my application! My only complaint is that the joints aren’t as sturdy as I would like so I’ll be reinforcing them with wood glue to prevent the unit to not be wobbly - however, this is only an issue when you have to move it for some reason. The fire effect is as one would expect, it’s realistic enough and on standard with other electric units like it. It also gives off just enough heat to make a cosy vibe but not enough to heat a room. Make sure you have an outlet nearby as it is not recommended to use extension cords with this - especially if you are using the heating element. I would buy this again.