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This is one of the few house tours that really grabs me; I love most everything about it.

I would keep it all as is -- the brick, the bench,the floor. Those elements look like the 'after' to me. The slate bench is so cool - the thickness, weight, length, color. I agree with magicsbm, no mantle. Do less now (just sheetrock & paint walls), put the room together, and see if it works. If not, you can always do the other stuff (and spend the $) later.