This piece of furniture is very rustic by nature and does not have perfect straight line type of design so if you’re looking for that...this item isn’t for you. There are knot holes and edges that have ridges, but it works in my rustic basement. The faux bricks are pretty fake looking, but the fire has a realistic look to it and it does put off heat. My only real complaint is with the delivery company and not the item itself. I specifically told the delivery guys that they could leave the item on my BACK COVERED patio, but they left the item in a carport on the side of my house instead that is not covered and it was pouring down rain!  NoyNotThbridesign inside