We don't have much info to talk about -- for instance, if the rooms are open to each other, what paint color are used? and what is the house's style in general?

I could see the same hue on wall and chimney, but varied by using light on one, and richer on the other, etc.... options.

You could do bookshelves the height of the first flat level, or lower, on either side. They don’t have to be the same length, they could go wall to wall even if the two walls are different lengths. Or one go to the wall, and the other stop somewhere in the middle. Then, you can hang artwork, maybe sconces on either side of the chimney.

Thanks for your thoughts! A little more info… this is an enclosed patio now used as a catch all room - laundry, craft space, guest sleeping room. Its connected to the rest of the house by a single door The house is a 1930’s southwestern bungalow. Im very drawn to the designs of Julia Chasman -

I would just get two narrow matching cabinets to flank the chimney. Add art above them. Add a bench in front of the chimney.

I should have asked, how will you be using this room?

do you need the storage? that is a lovely accent piece. I would maybe paint it an accent color (like dark matte navy) and then hang a really cool wood framed painting on it, or textile art (such as a small kilim rug or quilt). put some decor around it: small items, plants, a lamp. two small chairs flanking it if you need seating, with a wood bench in between that could be used as a coffee table.

google "southwest fireplace" for ideas. you don't have to actually do a southwest theme, it's just a way to get inspo pics that are simlar to the shape of your chimney.

a rough mockup:

Really why the importance of accenting the shape it is just a chimney not even a fake FP Get some proper storage built all across that wall and hide the chimney in the cabinetry Maybe something like this on either side , very Julia , and then art hung above

There are a few options which might work for you. You could potentially have built-ins on either side, you could try matching cabinets on either side, or you could opt to do a plant on one side and a table with artwork over it on the other. Below are some of our designs that just might help you further.

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