I got this fireplace in white. It was out of stock for a few months and I almost settled for a different one in the meantime. SO glad I did not. We love everything about it. Only took us about 45 minutes to put together (neither of us are handy- It's super simple). It does not feel like its letting off a ton of heat but the thermostat definitely climbs. The simulated fireplace looks the most real of any that I have seen recently. We have our TV mounted above it and it's perfect. OBSESSED! If you're even questioning it, DO IT!