Got the Mahogany one for my 85 year old Mother's Library. Although the wood is redder than the American Cherry of her bookcases it still looks nice. Was packed well and easy to assemble. The electric fire does not look real, not really.  A few settings are more realistic than others. That doesn't stop her from gazing at it for hours!  Definitely warms up the 12'x12' room quickly. She can manage the remote controls easily. Be sure to check the dimensions. It's about 4' wide x 4' tall. Is the focal point of her room. We are maxed out on our electrical and I was worried this would blow the circuit. Have had no problems. Just plugged it in and it's been running fine. If you can handle a portable heater you should have no problem with this fireplace.