I have to admit I did think that might be an option, downside is the wife loves the mirror. I did see one picture on here where someone had a similar layout, they had put two rectangular pictures either side of the mirror. (Above each other). I am planning on outing an up and over style lamp behind the chair by the woodburner. Which will hopefully remove the Blandness.

Thinking about it two small ish square framed pictures might look nice either side of the mirror. Which would break up the wall.

Have you thought about making a window seat in the window nook? Even if you put a bench there you could add some fun fabrics :)

Consider Mark’s advice. Find another spot for the mirror…maybe over the sofa? The mirror is just not the right accent piece for the fireplace. You need color.

I would also paint the coffee table white.

My wife would laugh at the paint the coffee table comment. It's my little pride and joy. It is part of a one off set from a home exhibition, made in Indonesia from reclaimed teak. Here's the other bits

I don't mind the mirror, just not sold on the frame. I am thinking that a darker, matte finished frame for the mirror and any framed art you place on that wall would look nice. I like the idea of a torchiere behind the chair with a colorful shade. Nice work so far!

I think the mirror should be artwork or a family picture. Also on top of the fireplace I suggest putting some vases, small mementos, etc.

I admit it needs some colour, maybe a lilac/purple shade for the lamp. What about this?

This one?

These are on the top

The mirror/fireplace. Its a problem of proportion. The size of the mirror is just too large for the fireplace surround. Makes the fireplace look like its in a dollhouse. And its a nice fireplace surround. The compromise would be find a slightly smaller mirror with a frame your wife enjoys (I'd think it DOES make the room feel bigger)... and move THAT mirror to another spot in the house. Maybe as part of picture gallery above the long teak cabinet that goes with the coffee table.

This thread was up prior and most people said the same thing, " move the mirror". As Mark suggested, and he usually has excellent taste, put a piece of art there and pick a colour and go from there. I totally agree, mirror is too big for there.

A tall floor lamp next to the chair would ease the proportions of the existing arrangement (mirror/fireplace). + make that reading chair. Maybe a small table to put down a glass or cup of coffee. By adding tall things around the fireplace the whole proportion problem may be solved.

Sorry about that, dropin : < (. I would love to see something white on the table. Maybe a sleek white tray?

Try turning the mirror around. Looks like fireplace wall is an accent color- I would either commit to this color on all walls or get rid of it entirely. Personally I like a mix of eclectic items - ie rustic tables and metallic mirror - However this has to be reinforced with eclectic artwork and accessories around room. Issue right now is that your sole focus is in fireplace and your eye has no where else to land ( add some candle or figurines on mantle and table for example)

Also add in some interesting drapery - commit to a favorite color for this, cushions and artwork.

The room itself is very much a work in progress, I've have conflicts of taste issues (my wife like 'new romantic' and I'm a 'slick angular' kinda guy. We've also had issues with the room as a canvas as there is a major feature on every wall ( two sets of double doors, a small bay window and a fireplace ) which did not give many options without major building work. We're now thinking of rescind the grey/silvery curtains with some plum coloured ones to add some much needed colour. The mantelpiece is now adorned with a nice 'circle if life' figurine and a scent feature. I'm now looking into a plum 'bell' floor lamp which will be going into the corner near the fireplace. It still needs some artwork or pictures just trying to think what frames would work, silver? Wood? Frameless canvas? I'm also looking for a nice white plate/dish for the table. I have a nice slick white one which we had the kids hand prints glazed into which would work.

Benjamin Moore "hint of violet" since carpets are already gray."? Silver frames.

The silver frame on a grey wall with dark grey couches I think is the issue here. I think this is where it is bland. This is what I would do:
- Perhaps get a rug for the floor to break up the colour
- Remove the mirror and place some framed paintings/pictures which may even perhaps just rest on the top of the mantle. Not necessarily hung. I would avoid silver frames.
- by removing the mirror you're also eliminating two objects of the same shape (Tv and Mirror). This is making it look unbalanced.
- I agree with Mark about the bright colour cushions etc. However, I don't think the light you have chosen will work. Avoid having too many features and go for simple. And you may find it will end up looking romantic.
- I feel as though frameless canvases are in every second person's home and not original.
- don't place any more wood in the room if you want your coffee table and tv cabinet to be a feature if you're not going to paint them.
- can you find a throw or a couch cover to go over the couches?
- I personally think the couches are too chunky for the room, but I understand it is a significant expense to get new ones.
- can you add in a bay window seat? These look romantic :)
- overall, give the room some colour :)

I lime the idea of a bench seat. When Xmas has finished and the tree is removed I'll put one in there. With all the comments on blandness I'm thinking of changing the grey wall to a plum coloured one.

I'm also with you as far as no more wood.

Do you think you will buy new couches? If not, maybe look into this http://www.potterybarn.com/shop/accessories-decor/slipcovers-cushions/?
Are you thinking of a dark plum or a light plum? I don't think you should go very dark as the room will look way too small. You will definitely need to go with some bright colour artwork for this. I think a fire screen is probably needed too. Here's some ideas for patterns:

I have to admit these sofas are new. There were two choices, one with smaller arms and aesthetically more proportional and these one which was more 'smooshy' I lost the contest on this one so this what we have. Think some artwork next to the mirror will be happening as well as the bay seat and floor mirror. Just a question of when.

You can extend the height and size of the fireplace by adding stone veneers to the fireplace surround. It can make the unit look like a floor to ceiling fireplace, making a big impact on the wall. www.erthcoverings.com

dropin73, why not hang your TV and Mirror over the fireplace? That would allow you to rid of the additional furniture and open up the space. I would recommend TVCoverUps. Framed Art(including your own) or mirror adds to the room's decor with the hidden TV and Entertainment Consoles beneath.
See how EASY it really is:

Place both chairs in front of bay window. With a table between . Remove panels and rod not needed. A great window, don't cover. Place cab for TV against that wall with TV on top. Mirror not working over FP. Needs big art in colors. The post above showed nice ones, make it taller than mirror. Add lighter colored pillows to sofa and chairs. Next to FP add a big palm in a ceramic pot in a bold color. Bringing more color. Love wall color. Try mirror over sofa. Hang 7" from sofa top.

Bring coffee table to 16-18" from front of sofa. It's to far from sofa now.

I like the idea of adding stone to wall with firepl. Or wallpaper would work too. There is one that looks just like gray pebbles, or go a tree look. Wall paper is amazing now, so many to chose from. There is another that looks like a library with a wall of books. Just a fun and inexpensive way to change a look. Ck local paint stores for wallpaper books to look at.