This piece looks even better in person! I cant tell you just how much everyone who sees it, is stunned with how gorgeous it really is. I needed to buy a larger length media stand to accommodate my new 60 tv, and came across the idea of fireplace media centers. Since I do not have a working fireplace, I was intrigued and began searching for something that would fit the tv and my decor. This unit comes in black and dark walnut, which I chose. It is a deep, rich color. Although it seems very traditional, it meshed with my ecclectic, African Savanna themed room to give the room a majestic presence. The real flame has varying levels of intensity and provides an optimal glow under the tv that doesnt distract from viewing, in fact it adds to the pleasure of watching of tv so much that I find myself distracted from watching the program to watching the fire. I have not had a need as of yet, to turn on the heat for a full evening, but I did initially try it out and it seems to heat up quickly and provide a nice warmth. I arranged the two shelving units with a very small top shelf on either side to hold my cablebox and blue-ray player. By doing so, it gives the impression that the unit was custom made. This is one beautiful piece. On a scale of 1-10, this rates a 100! One downside The remote has a very high-pitch beep that scares my dog to death, so I make sure the dog is out of the room or out of the house before turning it off and on."..." Read more
- Stacy in Reading, PA