It doesn't really have much presence because it's almost flat, it's the same color and similar texture as the surrounding wall. It's just like an outline in wood trim.

Any thoughts on sprucing it up?

What would you be willing to do? What do you like style wise. What style is the house? It looks kind of cottagy from what I can see

I love the wood stove, but the whole wall display could be better. I suggest you go to Pinterest and search for a look you like.

Is it safe without any brick /stone behind the stove?

Is that a metal plate behind the wood stove or is that an opening to a firebox? Is the plaster on the fireplace on masonry?

There is an opening to a firebox. Not sure of the plaster. Inside there is painted brick.

Mrs Pete I am looking at Pinterest as well. Thank you.

What style do you like for interior design?

As has already been posted by palimpsest, it just looks like a flat wall with wood trim. There are many things you could do to make this more attractive. We just need to have some direction from you re: style and budget!

The home is on a farm so that style would suit. Nothing extravagant just ideas to spruce it up. Maybe molding or decor on the mantle. Thank you!

I would cover the area directly behind the woodstove with a thin piece of something fireproof and screw it in place, using wood molding to make that work around the edges. Then I would install tile over top of the backer board. Maybe beef up the mantel, too.

Remove mirror as it does not reflect anything of interest. The hurricane lamps and small trinkets also need to. A art piece reflective of the country farm environment with color would add more interest. A streamlined ceiling fixture/fan would improve what we can see of the room.

Also, remove the paper bag need wood burner !!!