What can I do with this fireplace?

[piccolopie]

I quite like the white mantelpiece but want rid of the naff electric fire and fake marble surround (it's just plastic). We don't have a chimney so it's not a "real" fireplace but could we just have the bit inside the mantelpiece as brick? I like the idea of tiles too.

Also not sure how much all of this would cost as not sure what it looks like behind there!

[MsMamaNature]

You could have bricks or tiles. You would need to make sure the bottom of the fireplace was levelled off before tiling or you would risk the tiles cracking.
Tiles:
hips.hearstapps.com/ghk.h-cdn.co/assets/cm/15/11/54ff5a47afdbe-ghk-collection-fireplace-xln.jpg

Brick:
i.pinimg.com/originals/6c/a2/c8/6ca2c8aa6547743876a2c812f9d2ea37.jpg

No idea on cost. Depends on how good you/partner are at DIY - saves paying someone else. Quality of tiles used, how much leveller you would need to correct the floor of the fireplace, how many DIY tools you already have, etc.

[MsMamaNature]

Price will also depend on whether you plan to tile where you currently have the marble effect surround. This image combines brick and tile:
www.drivenbydecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Love-the-fireplace-tile-and-layered-mirror-and-art-on-the-mantel.jpg

[piccolopie]

Love those pics thank you! That's something I can show someone to get a quote, I don't really trust me or my dh to do it!