Fireplace Mantel Shelves Fireplace Dilemma?

Fireplace Dilemma? - fireplace mantel shelves

I have a fireplace in my living room TV and the house itself is about 2.5 meters long and about 2 meters high, is almost 5 feet of brick on each side and feet, I Top brick. Surrounded Basically, a decent sized fire through a pile of stones. At the top is a small concrete edge. I am redecorating my living room TV and hatred of the fire, no suggestions on how I can make them more attractive. I think the best thing that holds only the area with fireplace and moldings ... Other ideas?