Ameriwood Home Lamont 69 Inch Electric Fireplace with Mantel, Shelves, Replaceable Fireplace Insert Heater, Remote Control, Timer, Realistic Log and Flame Effect, For Living Room or Bedroom, Black

PROS:- built in heater and fan-comes with mantel and the fire screen/heater-280$ total??? Cheapest one available-it’s tall it’s about 58 inches at tallest part- it is also wide about 65 inches. If you have a blank wall that needs decor this will take up a lot of space I feel like it was honestly cheaper to buy this then trying fill in the wall with decor.-storage. We just finished building, so my items are not put on the shelves yet however it has good storage for books, crystals, collectibles, even a small basket of toys for my dog. The shelves are SUCH a bonus for me. I’m always buying shelves because they make a great display. So if you’re a collector/ decor enthusiast, just get it.- very thorough instructions- realistic looking fire/wood it almost looks 3D in person, super cool feature- dimmable light- you can have the heater OFF while enjoying the view. I’ve always loved the view of a fire but where I’m from the weather is warm so we don’t get to utilize our actual fire place enough because it gets too hot.- 4 light adjusting features- remote control operated- free shipping, quick delivery-it’s seemingly great quality so far especially for the price-the black wood is beautiful and around the fire it almost has a grey stone maybe faux granite(?) sort of appearance. It’s super pretty and elegant and matches our room beautifullyCONS:- I’m recovering from surgery so my fiancé built this by himself. It took 10 hours total (2 separate days). He isn’t a carpenter or anything at all but he knows the basics, he is also not a person who heavy lifts anything and was able to put it together perfectly. That being said it’s NOT hard to put together nor super heavy, but TIME CONSUMING AF. It is meant to be a 2 person job but he was able to find his way around that but it did take a bit more time because a screw broke which brings me to my second point- a screw broke, we were able to fix it so we don’t need to contact customer service quite yet but it was a bad screw. We hadn’t even screwed it in, it just broke in my fiancés hand when he took it out of the bag- there are small flaws like gaps in between shelves, fire pit and mantel etc, however if you have putty and paint that isn’t really a problem- remote can be finicky. It has to be directed exactly at the screen. Not a big deal either.- some sizing issues. Things don’t fit together perfectly but you’re able to work with itOverall for 280$ free, fast shipping, for a very large expensive looking mantel and fire place? It’s a steal. Yes it takes effort and focus to put together. But for the results it’s worth it. Even my fiancé said it is worth putting together he says it’s “luxurious” haha. Worth the money from me (and the time from him). Just have patience with it, and take it step by step. Do every single instruction this isn’t something you can glance over. By far one of my favorite Amazon finds and I’d recommend to anyone looking for a fire place. I am using this piece in our master bed but If the living room didn’t have a fire place I’d definitely buy one out there. It looks real and expensive. The little quirks here and there are honestly no big deal due to the price. If this was any more expensive I’d knock a star off but how can I not give it 5 stars?! I’ll be adding pics later.

Excellent price for what you are getting, packed and shipped well, so no damage, had the correct amount of hardware, the pre-drilled holes were placed correctly, the instructions' were easy to understand and the assembly was completed without issue even though there are a lot of parts and hardware. The fireplace seems very sturdy, looks like it will hold up well and I like the height and the shelve on either side, they add to the overall look of the fireplace.

UPDATE TO REVIEW once assembledProduct arrived with lots of cosmetic damage such as splintered pieces, gouges and chips. Box was damaged as wellThe product comes in many pieces to put together. Get ready to glue in little doles and screw in lots of screw pegs that slide into then cylinders you turn to lock in place. Assemble it on the floor and it says you need 2 people. TRUST IT at least 2 people is needed. Our neighbor helped us due to us both having disabilities that limit our ability to lift, bend, ect. Those that have left reviews about the dill holes needing to be redrilled I can see why they would make this statement. It is a made in China so mass production on a machine.Now for the positive:Once assembled to looks wonderful as we got lucky and the major nicks and dings were on side parts and once painted will not be noticeable. We have a large open 400+ Sq foot apartment and 30 min timer of the heat warmed up our place comfortably in the morning chill. Will see how it fairs when dead of winter hits. The fire appearance is visually appeasing and you have 5 visual settings. As well at a timer and you can turn it on without heat for the visual appeal of having a fire in your home.Overall: Is it worth it. If you are skilled in building furniture and willing to put in half a day to build it. And you have a smaller space to heat I would say a tentative yes. I say tentative cause it seems to be a common issue these days with these type of products that they come with some level of cosmetic damage. We are happy at the end of the day with our purchase but I best it is worth $300 not $400 + we paid.Keep in mind this thing is big once assembled this thing is about 3 1/2 feet long by 4 feet high. So make sure the place you want to put it has the space for it.

So many broken, chipped and chipped pieces. The box is damaged and not packed well. It looked beaten up or used. One of the parts has a dried black dirt or mud. I had to scrape it off. The box came with packaging tapes on two sides broken and the side flap covers popped open already. The protective foams inside have broke into pieces. It was delivered and left on the porch leaning on the wall as it does not stand on its own anymore. As I started the process of assembling, I found some parts are chipped. Some pieces are glossy and most are not. When screws are put in, the wood easily breaks. No power tools are even used. I did it all manually. I have assembled several furnitures recently in the new house we moved in, this is the only one I had issues, lots of issues. The materials used are cheap that they break easily even during transit. Very disappointing. I was excited and looking forward to see and put this product together, only to find out some of the pieces are either chipped, cracked or broken. I did a lot of work already on most parts and have ignored the chipping or cracks on some parts but when I saw a vital piece of the item in the box broken, my heart just sank. Now I do not know anymore how to put most of the pieces and fit them together in the box for return. I spent 3 hours putting the screws and stuff on most of the parts already they dont fit in the box anymore. I don't want to spend another 2-3 hours again taking the screws and stuff off just to make the parts fit in the box again for return. Very disappointing!