I second the motion about the 'fence', and the brass needing to be black or charcoal. :) I have no experience with Brick Anew.

Here is a before and after fireplace remodel that looks great and might work for you....

[https://www.houzz.com/discussions/ugly-brick-fireplace-remodeled-dsvw-vd~760148[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/ugly-brick-fireplace-remodeled-dsvw-vd~760148)

I think a bit of info as to your style will bring better ideas and I agree get rid of the fence no matter what your style is.

A photo with the "fence" removed, the walls painted and the fireplace "washed" with the lighter of the two shades. The same wall treatment, darker on either side of the fireplace, would work with a lighter stone should you decide to veneer the fireplace. The poster and rug are nothing more than unsolicited elements to warm up the room a tad. Pay attention to values, not colors. Colors are personal. The manipulation of values (read:contrast ) is an important design element.

That is awesome and really affordable too.

Thank you so much for your help! I decided to remove "the fence" and replace the fireplace door with a black door. I will also paint the fireplace with Brick Anew and the walls around the fireplace with a darker tan color. I will post pictures and let you know how it goes. Thanks again for your amazing suggestions!

Wow that looks fantastic!

wow! looks great!

Nice job!