How would you style fireplace

How would you decorate this fireplace?!

We’re slowly trying to decorate our new home.

For the fire place, not sure how what to do. I’ve considered either large artwork (not the canvas in the pic) or a mantel with art and decor (but I don’t want to put a TV there). I love the fireplace and think there has to be a really cool way to style it.

And the entry area, we have no idea what to do! I can’t figure out what type of rug situation we can do there, but need something at the door because it goes directly outside. We also don’t know what to put where the little table with random items is. Maybe a plant, but I don’t know what kind.

Would love to hear thoughts and recommendations! And any other advice you might have :)