You also need the floor “tile” removed and add marble there too.

I will definitely replace the floor tiles. It will be a total redo. Stone and matching tile or marble all around.

Can we see pictures of the rest of the room please. That will help.

The couches are new and I am looking for new chairs. I would like a nice fabric to give interest. I have also considered adding curtains, just a panel on each side to,soften the room and give it a finished touch. No neighbors, I do not need them for privacy.

Your yellow bookshelves are really difficult to work with. I wish you would have started with fireplace. See if any of these fireplaces appeal. Not sure how you define marble or granite? For around firebox?

The fireplace shelves are white like in the last picture. I like the natural gray toned stone surround pictures.

I think the color is quail egg by sherwin Williams.

https://www.houzz.com/photos/interlachen-country-club-edina-traditional-living-room-minneapolis-phvw-vp~4984341

This is granite, but I do not think it is the right look.

I looked up Quail Egg. It’s Valspar. It’s described as a warm off white. So guess that previous picture was off. Whew. It’s going to be challenging doing a stone surround because of the wood surround on walls. A mantel might be easy to install but not Stone. Have you considered staining the brick white? Then adding mantel.

Angie, I have to wonder if you couldn’t get a great look with the addition of the right mantle. Your brick is classic and the hearth looks great, imo. Goes well with the character of your board-and-batten paneling on that wall. I also love your leather sofa and chair. Feels like a very cozy room.

That said, I have had two fireplaces with marble on surround and hearth. The mantel on each was very traditional, and above it was plain sheetrock. I have a hard time visualizing that with your wall treatment/paneling, but a pro will be able to advise you. Flo must have been referring to the color of your woodwork. She will be able to give you great suggestions for pulling together a new look. And she’ll be back. She helps everyone!!!

https://www.houzz.com/hznb/photos/custom-fireplace-transitional-living-room-calgary-phvw-vp~96235390

And just like that, Flo is back. Our posts crossed. Good idea if you want a change. I will just say again that what you have is chock full of character. What mantel/trim was there in the past?

You can get a stock mantle at a local lumber supply house. The granite you pictured is not the right look for your home. The easiest and least expensive option for you would be to whitewash the fireplace brick (if you do not like the color) and buy a stock mantle to fit your opening.

I can try painting the brick white, do you think a white wash or just paint? Should I use same color as the shelves? And a regular paint or oil based? What is recommended? Apologize for the links, I am having trouble posting pictures. How about the last one with the marble tiles.

I think giving your brick a good cleaning and paint it with proper brick paint is your best bet.

Dis beer. There was never a mantle. I have been planning one for years. Quarantine is a good time I think.

I think a rustic mantel and painted brick would cost less and look really wonderful. Dsimber hi!!

Like this. Comes in different lengths. From Wayfair. What is length from side to side. I would try to get one just slightly wider than your trim around firebox.

Yes, you picked a good time! Design Girl has suggested a stock mantel. Contributors here on Houzz will be able to guide you toward appropriate styles and mockups so you can visualize your dream. I wish I had the vision to help you more, but I will be following with interest!

Cross-posted again. Hi Flo! I hope you are all well!

Angie, here. I did a bunch of options for you

this type of mantle, and white washing the brick. It's meh

white brick, white hearth, larger white mantle

black,/white marble with full white mantle

reclaimed wood mantle, on top a white sided mantle, black brick. the hearth would need a solid black piece of granite or slate w/this

full on stacked stone w/wood mantle (It needs to be wider though)

I like the look of this one. black marble chevron, white grout, new hearth, paneled upper portion.

similar fireplace and book shelf like you have. they did the surround with marble tiles

basically the same w/this one.

the white surround w/the trim work done above basically looks like this.

if you want just one wood mantle going across, then you could do a complete surround w/tile or marble

Fifth image posted by Beth looks similar to your wall treatment. Do you like it?

Dsmiber I love the faith image. I think I would go all white as foo suggested and the darker top as Beth has laid out.

What do you think of adding a beige linen panel on each side of the window black curtain rod. I have never had curtains in there either. I am going to paint the brick as a start in the morning.

You need to clean that brick and grout very well first. Use paint designed for painting brick. I have references but I have to look it up. Bbl

I like the black brick. (Romabio masonry paint would be a good choice)

I believe you can tint these to any color

find a solid piece for the hearth. look at a big tile (30x30 size) of basalt or black slate. easy to install.

for the beam, you can always get a 6X6 fir beam at HD, beat it up and stain it. (or pay hundreds for a reclaimed wood beam at a lumberyard.) Unless you live somewhere where these beams are readily available.

Some tips:

My fireplace wall is 73 inches.

Thanks Flo. Great instructions. I watched a YouTube video also.

👍🏻 great. If 73” you could go as wide as 72” standard size mantel. How deep do you want it?

Here is best product. White flat.

Beth H has posted many photos. IMO, the first or second pictures are in keeping with the age and style of your home.

Thanks design girl. I like them too. I like simple and classic.

I think we all agree. It’s a miracle!

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Any progress. Just checking on you.

I have pained the brick. Starting the mantel today. I am looking for a dark slate tile for the floor.

Here is the finished product. What do you think? I am very pleased with how it came out.

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What an improvement! What paint did you use on the bricks?

I used a primer and then used a satin sherwin Williams quail egg.

Excellent! perfectly suited to the surroundings now.

Thanks guys. I love it.

I got new chairs, any of you guys want to check out my new post and help out would be appreciated. I hate the rug with the new chairs. I do love the chairs. Need suggestions on a new rug.

Hi Angie. I would love to see what you are doing? What is the name of your new thread?

I got new chairs and now need help with the rug. The old one is too mu....should say much but it was an error. Thanks so much.

Here are the new pica

New pictures. From the new thread. Same room.

I’m not good at mixing prints, so I hope someone else will weigh in here. I have to say my eye goes immediately to your area rug, and I think it is beautiful!

Your fireplace looks great! I hope you are enjoying it!

Thanks. Dsimber , I love the rug and the chairs, just not so sure the combo is good together. They are a bit busy. I was worried it was too much blue but I think the problem is the rug. I can move it to a different room if needed.