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Check Hobby Lobby also. Love the dresser knobs from there.

I drew one of these in my journal. One day it'll come to fruition. It's a perfect place to bond with your kids. Twelve is my favorite.

The tile just doesn't do The Kiss justice. There's so many beautiful colors in the original that you can use it as a starting point for the rest of this fireplace. I know you're not open to painting the brick, but are you open to tiling? I think some mosaic tile near the top of the opening will work with an Arts and Craft style type of home. I'm a fan of a jade or maybe emerald glass tile. It'll break up on the neutral and work with the art piece.

The art in the middle is just too small in the center but might work as something flanking the center art. Just be sure to create visual balance with either another art piece or an equally ethereal statue possibly something gilded to play against the center art.

I have the same color brick. I took off the shutters temporarily because they were breaking apart and the burgundy color seemed to clash. I think black shutters against the white trim is going to look great. Still not sure about the door. Right now it's a dark wood color. I've considered a royal blue.

I'm in Jacksonville, Florida and crepe myrtles do well here.

I wouldn't paint brick but I would consider staining the brick that way you can keep the brick texture.

I think blues would complement the wood. I agree with the idea of a white fireplace but I think replacing the mantle with a rustic floating mantle will give it modern lines. I suggest the mantle to be a darker color to give it visual weight.

I think it would be easier to pick a color if I knew what colors are in your furniture. If your furniture is light, then bold with something in the navy family. If it's dark furniture, I say a pale blue to make the room feel open.

It seems about the depth of a shadow box. I'd paint it a color that matches your decor and display a collection of memorabilia. I have a collection of carnival masks that I would display there. Since your cat is such a ham, you could artfully display his pictures in the cubby hole.

I'd also paint it black and put a colorful plate inside of it, maybe even an LED light inside on the top to light up the display.

I also like the idea of a message station or pretty bowl to hold your keys and mail but if you're prone to clutter, I don't advise it.

I'd also add another frame about the size of the cubby hole on the other side of the wall to create more balance in the room. Maybe a shelf or wall sculpture in middle of the wall for more visual interest so that you're not just looking at the cubby hole.

I envy people that have cubby holes and niches. So much opportunity to do something different. Never cover it up.

I'm not happy with the bedding, I'd mix and match some pillow cases of different prints. I think a navy blue would work with the pink. I also get a marine theme vibe going on. If you can get some knobs that bring off the color in the headboard, it might work.

I like the idea of having a keepsake box on my nightstand or a container to hold glasses and bobby pins.

A lot of what you put on your night stands depends on your personality. If you're looking to do something feminine, I suggest heirloom figurines or a ceramic vase. If you're going for masculine, I'd suggest antique, leather bound books or a journal or maybe a globe or objects that you collect like a signed baseball or a framed coin collection.

I'd also hang a small picture frame on either side and make sure they align with the headboard.

Lamps are a must. Here's a couple links of lamps that I like for this space.

http://www.kirklands.com/product/Lamps/Table-Lamps/Baluster-Table-Lamp/pc/2286/c/0/sc/2309/157615.uts

http://www.target.com/p/Exotic-Retreat-Table-Lamp-Espresso-Base-Tan-Shade/-/A-10424432

http://www.target.com/p/Table-Lamp-Brown/-/A-13527489

http://www.finehomelamps.com/Daphne-Table-Lamp.html

If you're confident with a staple gun, I think you can reuse the bean bag fabric for an ottoman. I'd give it some spunk by adding some metal studs or some upholstery buttons of a different color to make it pop.

Ottoman tutorials.
http://inmyownstyle.com/2011/03/how-to-make-a-no-sew-round-ottomanpart-1.html

http://inmyownstyle.com/2011/03/how-to-make-a-no-sew-ottoman-part-2.html

I also suggest using the trunk as a coffee table and it can hold throws and other things. As a table, it'll function better. You can't even open it with the tv on top of it.

Try Craigstlist or a thrift store to find a console for your tv. Curtains can also help in make this room pop.

I don't see any of your personality in this room so I wouldn't be able to suggest a color. I like to start with a piece of art or a rug and go from there. I favor teal, red and yellow.

Good luck.