Are you looking for ways to decorate the mantel area or changing it? Photos of the room would be helpful.

Just decorating at the moment

Can't really see if you have an accent color in the room. I would go with something rd instead of square.

Yeah that is a good idea :) I like to change things up. I've had this house for a year, a lot of remodeling still left to do.

Clock from Pier 1

No clock in a living room, though -- inhospitable to guests. I like the idea of art there. And you can paint the brass black to update the fittings of the firebox...

My mantel will be the death of me! I think bc yours is so long and off center of the firebox, you have the perfect opportunity for some eclectic fun. How about a large and colorful brightly colored canvas or framed print as a statement piece, placed more to the left when you're facing the fireplace. One Houzzer had a great canvas cow and another had a wonderful owl. I've also seen some layering of B&W's that was stunning. Then some metallic or colored glass candlesticks to the right with maybe one or 2 topiary pieces in between. Don't forget to incorporate some negative ie empty spaces too. And pay attention to scale. Variety is the spice of life, lol. Best of luck on such a beautiful fireplace

Great ideas !! Can't wait to get started. Thank you all so much .

I would probably do a slurried effect on the brick and then hang some art to brighten the space. See more art at http://www.houzz.com/projects/1295077/art-original-abstract-paintings

Love the ART ideas !!