I think it just needs a more substantial mantel. There's nothing wrong with it unless you're hoping to have something way more modern. You didn't tell us what your style is. The green carpet however is really bringing the room down. Maybe there's wood flooring underneath that could be refinished.

I don't know your style, so cannot give you direction there.

Corner fireplaces are hard to arrange furniture around. Is there a tv? Where will that go? How will that flow with the fireplace? Is the fireplace gas? Can you remove the hearth? (might make arrangement easier).

So, I could help more with more info.

I really dislike corner FPs so is it neccessary for actul heating? Is it wood burning or gas ? We nned more info . Any info you just post here ina comment do not start another post .Is the carpet staying ? What is your style?

Is this a Bedroom? Playroom? Livingroom room?

Thank you so much for helping me. I hate the idea of a corner fireplace as well, but I do love fireplaces. We were thinking we could turn this into a gas fireplace. We have plans to remove that ugly carpet! It is a living room/family room. My husband is handy and can do some remodeling of the feature. i like a more casual look-possibly more cottage style. I think the idea of a mantel is a great start. It looks odd because there is no upper part/back of the fireplace and the areas surrounding the floor look odd to me. If you have sample pics that would be a great big help. thank you for taking time to respond

First off it looks like it could use a good cleaning. After that I might suggest painting the fireplace to lessen its impact on your room. If you can remove the brass from you're firebox would definitely recommend that (I've actually done that before). You do need a new mantle. In fact I'm wondering if a new overmantel would look good and make the fireplace look less chopped off.

Thank your for the info about an over mantel. i'll have to look that up. Not sure what that looks like. Heres another view of the room. Under the carpet is wood. We plan to refinish the floor. So would you paint the fireplace white. We won't be putting the TV above the fireplace.. (I'm not a fan of tv's above fireplace.

I’m not often a fan of painting brick but I think it makes a lot of sense in this case because you like a cottage look and painting it a neutral color will minimize its strange diagonal placement in the room. Do a houzz search and google image search for white brick corner fireplace and see what you find.

This is definitely a paintable brick situation.

I like Rho's visuals. I think maybe we could add a mantel and possibly my husband could create a fireplace frame that fits in the corner. After seeing Rho's pic, i found this photo. Could this frame be built to fit the corner over the brick?

Since you seem to be redoing the entire room including I presume furniture, make a plan and decide on a style before going ahead with anything, it's an ideal situation to have everthing coordinate.

My suggestions can all be done DIY mode. Shiplap (or just leave as plain drywall) above the mantel, new wood mantel, new white oak wide plank look LVP, natural fiber roman shade on entrance door, new ceiling fan...

Hi. You need an overall plan first.

1) Make sure you know where the tv will go. Likely right of fp. Have a floor plan.

2) Gather inspiration photos of spaces you like. Painting brick is an easy fix.

3) Make sure the changes you make flow with the rest of the room and the house.

Notice how the fireplace mantle reflects the shades, staircase, etc.

thank you for the great idea

Get rid of the old looking brick. Go with a modern style veneer look. Take a look at some of the veneer work ive done on my page.