Could you move the TV to the right wall and hang a large amazing painting on the fireplace?

The TV is a boring centerpiece for your room.

Lots of things you could do to the fireplace if you want to spend money and time. It looks like it fits the space and vibe, so I would probably leave it based on just one photo of your space. Seeing rest of house might make me change my mind!

Here are some examples with art:

With a white wash and painting:

Thanks for your thoughts and the pictures. No other spot for the TV. I am considering painting the wood on the window area all black too. But I'm nervous. I seen wonderful pictures but... Also the wood railings, not really sure about those. This is so hard. :)

Do you have another room you could use for the TV?

Personally, I hate watching TV in a large vaulted room. Mostly due to having to increase the volume to hear speech. Husband also leaves the news on all day long, so I would hate a TV in such a central location.

Nice house. Would leave fireplace as is. Also the trim. Actually pretty jealous of the trim. Nice wood.

Of course to me art is always preferrable to TV (I wouldn't be able to watch it at all, but I have many restrictions like that), and is more personal and ..and..but if you say there's no other spot for it-then it is what it is.

Wouldn't touch the railings either

What's the exterior of the house? How you'd describe the style? I think what is there now works pretty well, seeing the whole pic would help.

I agree with you both regarding a TV. I don’t watch it but my husband does. The other place is the bedroom and I don’t want a TV in there so living is it. But yes I would be okay with it going but he would not. Here is the exterior to get a feel with the front and also a shot or back patio. We just ordered some outdoor furniture. So that will be set up soon. Thanks so much. I am trying to update the look but afraid with how far I go. So this info is truly helpful.

How about this:
https://framemytv.com/pages/moving-tv-art-covers

Would give you something pretty and colorful when you aren't watching TV.

Instead of actually doing anything to the fireplace itself, I'd change things around it. These changes will alter how the fireplace is perceived.

For starters, I'd consider pendant lighting because there needs to be a stronger focal point in this space. I'd put a pendant above the coffee table although high enough that it doesn't block anything (I know you'd need to move your wiring). I'd also get a chunkier mantle just to further draw the eye to the fireplace/pendant. I'd also consider making the fireplace wall an accent color. I also think the side table next to the fireplace needs to be moved elsewhere, so that the brown chair can be moved in closer to the fireplace. Both chairs should flank each side of the fireplace equally. Also, is the sectional detachable? Is there space to move the sectional more towards the window or even to change the chaise to the other side? It'd be ideal if the coffee table could be in front of the fireplace instead of off to one side quite a bit.

What's behind the living room? Can we see?

I was thinking something like this. The coffee table still needs to be centered and the chaise removed IMO. This draws your eye to the fireplace/pendant first, making it the focal point of the room

You obviously like light and bright, so I'd like to point out I would only suggest an ACCENT wall in a darker color to give some depth and interest to the room and to, again, create a more interesting focal point.

Love the hide the TV art piece idea. And the chunky mantle would be wonderful. The sectional is about 4 feet away from slider. The room isn’t very wide. There is a step down into the living area from dining and main hall so if swapped sectional it would close off access to the room. Off of main hall. I am attaching other photos. There is a weird sink cabinet area in living (house was built in the 80s). I need to figure that out eventually. The end table is too big by the fireplace. I totally agree. We do need a small table there since it has our modem, cable box, security system and cordless phone on it and they can’t be moved due to wiring. As far as the pendant light goes. That was my original thought but instead choice a more practical idea with very large ceiling fan. Although the pendant light would look better design wise. This space had popcorn ceilings and no recessed lights And was bright yellow when we bought it. The kitchen and dining had track lighting. So we made quite a few changes but most of the changes went to our bathrooms.

I personally love the look of a creamy white fireplace. I think it really updates a room nicely. I find some natural brick a bit dated, but that is just my opinion.

I would also consider painting that wood trim on the windows. I find that wood trim can severely limit the paint color options of a room, as you would have to pick a paint color that compliments the wood. Also, just really like how bright and crisp white trim looks.

Do what feels right to you. It will be a beautiful space no matter what.

It's a very cohesive space that feels classic, if you start changing up the fireplace, the trim, the other things that all come together as a backdrop I think you'll lose the cohesive feel. It's a beautiful home, and Golden is a cute little place!!

Consider moving the tv to a stand, where the right leather chair is sitting, and find that amazing art piece.

I agree that I would not paint the fireplace! It gives the room some color. Your room is beautiful but lacks warmth and personality. These can be added with a warmer wall color ( not gray), lamps, art , colorful rugs, etc. You said that you like modern farmhouse so these things could make it so.

I think you've done an excellent job updating with the decorating as is and would definitely not paint all that beautiful woodwork or do anything to the fireplace. Agree with melle_sacto - it currently has very nice cohesiveness that would be lost. Shortly, when naturally stained wood trim comes back in style and is recognized as a higher end finish (because any cheap, finger-jointed product can be hidden under paint), you'll kick yourself for painting it.

I agree with many comments above..it's a very nice, cohesive house and you've done good job with it so far. Fun and very personal stuff like figuring out the art -something that takes time, and nowhere to hurry. Don't remuddle your house into something it's not..now it really seems content.

Except for maybe chunkier mantel(I wouldn't bother, but possible of course), and other small changes you're looking forward to do(some furnishing sizes, etc)-I wouldn't touch much. Knowing where to stop is also part of art. Again, you're doing a fabulous job so far.