Here we go. I used your tile, well, because it was easier to do so since it was already angled correctly. The program I use has no way to reshaping things. While drawing it, I decided I'd like the wall above the fireplace angled too, so I did what I could to make it look that way. The program I use MS Paint, so there's only so much one can do. I've yet to get Power Point added to see if I like that better. In real life you could use smaller tiles on the side (here it would be leaving off the narrow tiles if it works with code for the fireplace, I don't know about gas, we have wood burning) to allow for a wider wood surround.

I've decided to construct a fireplace and a built in bookcase and could use some help. The fireplace will house an electric log unit as I will not be running a gas line there. So the whole thing will be a faux fireplace but I don't want it too look fake. I'd like a nice focal point in my very small, open living room of my two year old house. The entire downstairs of my house is only maybe 800 sq ft and with the exception of the powder room, you can see the entire thing (kitchen/dining/living room) from the front door. I'm in the process of redecorating. I plan to get a new rug, sofa, window treatment for the side door, and the cabinets are being painted. Overall I'm going for a light and airy feel, some colonial style/ English country look. The kitchen isn't done yet but the cabinets are in the process of being painted a linen sort of color, white appliances, Carrara marble counters. All walls are SE Dover White with bright white baseboards and doors Heres the kitchen inspiration (kitchen is just a few steps from the "living room") Actual house. Fireplace will go where red tv stand is currently. Built-in bookcase to the left is what I'm thinking. TV will not be over the fireplace, perhaps a smaller one will go to the left in or above the bookcase, not sure. Standing at front door (living room to the right, staircase to the left) The wall opposite of where the fireplace will go (fake stove will be going) So what I'm envisioning will not be symmetrical, but with the door on the right it's not symmetrical anyway. The fireplace surround will go all the way up to the ceiling and I'm thinking of using beadbord above the surround (I have bead board nearby in the mudroom hallway). I will have the fireplace bumped out a bit Here's a rough sketch of what I have in mind I guess I'm looking for confirmation that this will look good. Also, suggestions on fireplace surround materials? I'm planning on going with a traditional white painted mantle, probably the one piece colonial style thing you can get from Home Depot. I have white subway tile as the kitchen backsplash, should I do the surround in that? Or maybe brick veneer? The exterior of my house does not have any brick or stone. Some fireplace inspiration pictures I've collected. My fireplace will be smaller in scale, width-wise anyway. And there will only be one built in to the left

Those are great, CeleryGirl. I guess I am going to think about adding the wider window on the right only. The one that's there doesn't open and it's too close to the fireplace. Do you all think the window on the right should be the same height as the front window? Should I ignore the ceiling slope or should I incorporate some detail over the fireplace that goes straight up to the ceiling?

Thank you MSDG I don't know if I'm doing paneling work -- I need help designing the entire wall. The firebox cannot be moved because there is an egress window right next to it on the outside (basement). I'm not looking for the black/white look, I was showing the photo for the mantle style. What do you mean "Furred out portion around fire box?" Do you mean the marble before the wood post section? I can't decide if I should do a heart or not. I like it sometimes, but I need to figure out the entire wall to see what looks good together. I also like the look of a window seat, but I don't want it to look so casual like a kitchen bench. Do you think I should put a new window only on the right side of the fireplace? What are your thoughts on a bench seat underneath it? Thanks so much for your help!!