the white fireplace is example of moulding

That trim is completely out of place around a fireplace. It looks like a bad weekend handyman job.

I should add, that the stone looks great! Very cool. Make sure any trim lives up to the standard set by that slate.

bump. anyone? thanks

Either tape and mud the drywall so it finishes properly to the slate or add a wood bolection moulding like your inspiration photo. What you have now looks cheap.

@hallet can I tear it off
put in baseboard
and finish later if I want additional moulding? or would it damage baseboard to tear off and cut fireplace moulding to size

It needs a mantel and screen

Shown with stained mantel and free standing frame screen in an antique finish

Shown with a white mantel and free standing frame screen in a pewter finish

very cool thank you Hansen!

In a transitional style home I would prefer a mantle. This molding type trim is very modern to me.