I was going to put it in the living room, but it didn’t fit because of a baseboard heater.  Instead of returning it, I put it in the bedroom in front of the bed, and it’s GORGEOUS.  Took about 4 hours to assemble myself, I did 2 hours one day and 2 hours the day after so it wasn’t exhausting.  Some pieces for the side shelves were mislabeled but it just took a little common sense to figure it out, no big deal.  The colour is a wonderful matte black which brings the whole room together.  The heater is amazing.  We are just using the fireplace for ambiance right now but in the wintertime we are looking forward to the cozy warmth.  I’m so glad I didn’t return this, it’s a great piece.