This is the sweetest little Heater, can be used for ambiance only or to actually warm up the room. You can place it against a wall.  You only need a Phillips screwdriver to put on the four legs with the included screws and then plug it in and enjoy its beauty. I ordered it in red, which is a lovely terra cotta red (not a fire engine red), took a video clip and sent it to my friend Bonnie in New Hampshire, where winters are cold, and she ordered hers immediately! Arrived quickly and as ordered.  5 stars.