Oh, I'm also thinking of replacing the fireplace tiles. I'd really appreciate any suggestions on how to update my fireplace.

The mirror is lovely, but all it's reflecting is your ceiling fan. You could replace the mirror with some art -- for colour and interest. If you keep the mirror there, try placing the two candles side-by-side with one of the them layered in front of the mirror.

I think it looks pretty good just as it is. Less is more- too much clutter just makes it look a mess. :)

Thank you for your comments! The mirror is new, but I agree with you, hatetoshop, all it's reflecting is my old ceiling fan. Perhaps it's time for a new light fixture!

That mirror is not in keeping with the feel of the fireplace. Don't care for it. Remove and put up some art.

I would add a new mantle surface (8-10" deep x existing width+2-3" x 1-2" thick), paint it before you install it and then touch up after. It will give you a lot more space to accessorize without it looking so crowded.

Mirror will be fine, just add a few silver candle holders with tourqoise candle or silver and tourqoise vase. Then add some tourqoise cushions and throw to couch, it will all come together

You could paint the bottom of your existing holders you have now if you wish, save buying more

Now here's an idea if you need fan, attach shade with zip ties, then just hang some Chrystal's, interesting

Your mirror is very good looking - like a piece of jewelry! You really do not need to put anything on the mantle, it is not necessary. Consider finishing the look with wall scones on each side, even if they are not wired to work.
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Take a piece of s4s lumber and glue and brad nail it on top of the existing mantle. Your simply adding another layer

I agree with Mark. The mirror adds nothing to the room. You need the spark of a piece of art that you love.

This might be what has been said but get a plank of wood at about 6 inches longer and 4 inches wider than your current mantel. Lay it on the mantel you now have and paint it white. Better glue it or nail it down.

Thank you all for your suggestions. I will post another picture as soon as I finish this room.

When our builder first completed our mantle, I said it was too shallow, so he added one more layer on the top that was deeper. It made all the difference in what I could put on it.

Agree with Mark, I would find a painting to place over the mantel. I really like the mirror, but I don't think it adds much to the room. I'm sure you can find a another place for the mirror in your home-perhaps in the foyer, dining room, or on another wall in the living room. Art above the mantel will add both color and interest to your room.

You might also reconsider the paint color in the room and go with a deeper color to make the mantle pop more.

The "mantle" is too small to be used to place things on. They will overpower the space and detract from the attractive molding. The mirror obviously doesn't work. The design doesn't match the fireplace molding and the reflection of the fan isn't good.

Instead, keep the mantle without things on it and put a colorful piece of art where the mirror is.

If you can hang a mirror so that it is not flush with the wall, then it will not reflect the ceiling.

The top of the mirror should be further from the wall than the bottom.

You need to have someone install a deeper mantle for you