Farrow and Ball suggest some interesting colors to go with Stone Blue. If you want a moody feel, Mole's Breath, Down Pipe or even Pelt would look good. The only colors I would not consider are the reds. Pavilion Gray or Dimpse are good subtle colors I think would work with your décor.

For a white, they suggested Strong White, which is not a pure white like I expected from the name. I don't like it for your room.

A light grey may be a good compromise and if you don't like, pretty easy to repaint. I’d update the fireplace screen by spraying the brass with black heat resistant paint. Consider a black mantle once you see the outcome.

Bring in additional grey with cushions.

Painted brick or stone always looks fake and texturally wrong to me. Globby is the word that comes to my mind. I think buidlind a wood surround leaving just enough stone around the fire box for code, would be better.

Plastic looking is what I see, when I see painted brick. If you really need to do something to it, then give it a very light gray wash, with no sheen to the paint. The mantle looks to be black. It fits the room, so leave it black. The hearth, also looks to be black, and I would leave that also. I do like the fireplace just the way it is. Love the color on your walls. Pretty room.

I agree that the natural stone is fine, though I don't know how well it works with the shiny black trim. Why don't you live with it and the new paint for a while and see how it does or does not grow on you?

Hmm, thank you for all the suggestions. The black trim is certainly going, even if painted or washed in the same color. I may consider the light grey wash for the near future to keep a natural but modern look. I will certainly take the advice of not painting with much of a sheen as well if thats the route I go. I really like the idea of building a wood surround and painting that white, but I do wonder about the color of the hearth remaining black if i then go about painting the wood trim surround white.

I came accross this which inspired me to have a black fireplace, but i suppose it is a different look than what is already there. I was hoping to keep the cost down, but its not put of the question for a diy job or maybe adding it to the wish list down the line.

As far as decoration- i do like the boho style, but my choice of decoration hasnt been leaning that way and it would clash. I do like the yellow though.

Last, but not least, when the kids grow up more in a few years, i am flirting with the idea of moving the coffee table into the family room & play around with a different coffee table to better fit the room and fireplace if needed. Anyway Anyway, thanks again. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

This was my inspiration btw- the fireplace that is

So,, I wanted to update you on the progress. I did initially just paint the mantel and I tried living with it, but maybe for only a day lol. I cant remember. I did try keeping it as natural looking as possible with the whitewash and buffed areas to keep the texture. I also bought two lumbar pillows for the blue chairs that Im waiting for. The coffee table needs some better proportioned tray or something & The mantel feels to bare. I plan to get a simple screen either bronze or gold. Artwork is very personal and I’m working on finding something. Any suggestions welcome! Does the fireplace look real-ish?

I also bought two lumbar pillows for the blue chairs.