I love it just as it is!

Clear all the decor. Nothing on floor. Very little on mantel—especially not all the little metal & glass stuff; maybe something in wood, like a natural branch, driftwood, or a carving. Or if it gets natural light, a plant.

Thank you, I would like to maybe cover the stone somehow !!

Thank you, This is what attracted me to the house 7 years ago ! getting bored with the stone look !!

we would love something like this !

but with the stone of course.

Its unusual & deserves to stand alone no clock , no lanterns. i like it but understand feeling tired of something

that is awsome, thank you and still able to keep some of the stone !! how would you incase the top part ?

It can be simple gyproc, gyproc with mouldings, shiplap, all depends on your style.

Here a a few sample ideas...