The fireplace is beautiful!   It exceeded my expectations!  It looks substantial, and as though it were always a part of the room. Very cozy. I like the ability to turn off the heat. The flame is very realistic. I find reasons to come and sit in my bedroom now just to enjoy the atmosphere of the fireplace. I use a noise machine to add fireplace sounds and honestly I feel like I'm sitting next to a real fireplace without the smoke and the mess!  I would definitely buy again, and am thinking about buying another one for another room in our home.