I adore this TV stand. Not too hard to put together, but time consuming for one person- it took me about two hours to complete but it can be done! The heat from the "fire" really does warm up the room and I love that it's not hot to the touch (I was concerned about my dog, who loves the warm air!). Without the heat on, it still looks like a classy piece of furniture. The stand is extremely sturdy once everything is drilled together and I only wish that I had purchased it sooner.