We have a corner gas fireplace in our L.R. and I'm trying to come up with a design to frame it in. I want to remove the "corner" aspect and make more of a flat wall but I'm a little concerned about scaling. Top of unit to floor is 44.5" and from unit top to ceiling is 62.5". Would a flat wall to the ceiling look out of proportion to where the fireplace actually sits?

The new wall from the unit top to ceiling might be slightly recessed. I included photos of our corner unit, plus a few styles I like, including one that is more of a "boxed" wall. Since our corner unit is so deep, I don't think it would work to extend a new wall all the way to the outer walls and look right. BTW, we'll frame in the doorway to the kitchen, add crown molding, and can replace for taller baseboards.

Ideas? Suggestions? I'm ready to get rid of this eyesore! TIA!