I’ve had mine for around a year. I was looking for something big, and yes it fills the space. Its easy to turn on and adjust the flame, however any breeze over 10 mph blows it out. You need a calm night to keep it burning. Also, the cover is sturdy, but started to crack after we installed it. RF sent me a new one, and that one started cracking soon after (design flaw). I bought some fire glass to make it pop at night. Overall, I like it, just wish there were more affordable options for natural gas.