Not looking at resale-looking to just upscale and refreshen. I'm in need of a change in my environment! I was reticent to paint the wainscotting, but frankly, it is such a yellowy color, I might just do it. When we first bought this place, I was all about color-all the rooms were so color drenched and it all looked great, but lately-I fantasize about everything being white...even the furniture! Never gonna happen in a house with four dogs and four cats! But this room is one that really needs refreshing. It's so dark, lamps just do not bring in enough light and it's open to the north and the east, so it really doesn't get much natural light except early in the day. I think a visit to the paint store for chips and samples will do me a world of good. I plan to do some major updating come Labor Day-my DD's wedding will be done and I should be healed up enough to start on the projects thru the fall.

You've got two issues: (1) just paint the brick white and be done. The bits of red color coming through makes it look too kitschy and cutesy. (2) the mantle is out of scale with the fireplace opening. Way too big, especially if you're going to hang the TV above. Go with a simple, natural wood or white mantle that is a single shelf, not a surround. See photos, below:

I like faux brick wallpaper, but I think it belongs on a wall that you could imagine brick belonged there. Give a look at some other options. https://www.google.com/search?rls=en&q=thibaut+wallpaper+behind+bed&tbm=isch&source=univ&client=safari&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwik4aL0kJXlAhUNm-AKHejGCtoQsAR6BAgEEAE&biw=1280&bih=685#imgrc=_

Sorry found chair on Pinterest and turns out blog is 6 years old. I searched Lee Industries for the chair, but must be discontinued. Here are others from their site. At least you may have a feel for what you want and can shop around. Leather is also a good choice with a dog