My dream bedroom has a sitting area too @Iwantcoffee ...and a chaise. 
My fireplace would be gas or electric.
I have a fireplace in my living room I have not used since I repainted 5 yrs ago...soot issues, cleaning up, lugging in and storing wood, toxic fumes, ugh...I'm so over that.
I can't change & put in a gas line, as I'm in a condo, but I probably could put in an electric one. It's just been low on my priorities of updates.
I love that beautiful open room, the natural light, the high, vaulted ceiling, the ivory walls (my forever favorite paint color)...but my decor would be nothing like this...mine would be more cottage/french country, more romantic.