sidney - The mirror is 32" and to be honest I haven't even put it up there to check the size yet. I love it so much, I'm going to use it even if a bigger size would be a little bit better. As you can see, I have a large area above my fireplace too. I just saw a picture somewhere and I can't remember where now, but it had three exact mirrors that were framed above the fireplace. It reminds me a little of your inspiration picture. I'll have to retrace some of my steps and see if I can remember where I saw it. Laurie

NO on the curtains. It would look odd and could easily be a fire hazard. I vote for cabinetry doors that open flat. Alternatively, you could hang a large painting over the TV with a piano hinge on the top. Then, you just lift up the painting to watch TV. Here's photos of other TV hiding ideas you might be able to modify for your use:

That is one imposing fireplace. Have you thought of painting it? I never recommend painting things like brick or woodwork, but this looks so dominate. Unless there is other brick in the house, I don't see what the wall of brick relates to. I do see brick outside though in your second picture. When the wood grate is in pace, does it still point out onto the hearth? You could put tallish vases on each side of the hearth. I think I'd put largish pictures along the ledge for variety. There are ceiling mounted tracks that can be installed to hang pictures from. That might be something to think about. The cables are versatile, so you can stack hanging frames along one set for example.

Hello everyone! Thank you for the replies! We went with #1! I will need to get some items to decorate it but for now I put a few items on top to show depth and height of it. I think we need a bigger picture frame and maybe add some holiday decor but so far we are very happy!