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How to Create a Media Wall Media walls incorporate TVs, electric fireplaces and integrated storage into one custom stud-wall installation. It's a sleek and stylish feature that creates the perfect focal point. To create a tranquil backdrop, pick neutral colours and then add color by adding decorative accessories and soft furnishings. Complete the look with a grand electric fire like this Gazco eReflex the 195RW. Frame Your TV Media walls are a modern trend that combines the look of a traditional recessed fireplace with a flat-screen TV on top. This creates a stunning centrepiece that will become the focal point in your living room. When selecting a TV for your media wall, you should think about its size and how it will fit within the frame. It's best to opt for a TV that's between 2/3 and 7/8 the size of your mantel. The size of your TV is measured diagonally. Be aware that a bigger screen may actually be smaller if fitted into frames. If you're incorporating log burners in your media wall, it's crucial to shield your TV from excessive heat. Special construction boards can be used to dissipate and resist heat and prevent damage to the TV. Also, you'll need to ensure that there is enough space to accommodate all your electrical appliances. It's a good idea to add additional sockets to the same location where any set-top boxes or games consoles will be placed. This will stop power cables and leads from ruining your new wall of media. When selecting a fireplace for your media wall, you need to choose a style that will suit the overall style of your room. For a more contemporary feel you can choose an electric fire such as the Glazer 900. The sleek design comes with an omniglide, which tilts the front screen to increase flame effects. It also has real-looking cinderwood beds and dimmable led effects. If you're looking for something more traditional, you can choose an electric log effect fire such as the OER Hilton. Floating Units A floating unit gives your wall with media a contemporary, clean look. Free of cluttering cables and bulky stand, they create a stunning backdrop that lets your television to take center stage. Many come with built-in storage, perfect to hide set-top boxes or showing precious family items. You can pick from a variety of finishes, including rough-hewn or smooth oak, as well as recycled. This allows you to create the perfect style for your space. Why not add an ambient lighting kit to your electric fireplace? www.fireplacesandstoves.uk allows you to control multi-coloured LEDs from the remote of your electric fireplace, creating glowing effects that add to your media wall's ambience. Consider a corner media unit if you like the idea of a floating TV but don't want to commit to an all-encompassing landscape design. A two-sided electric fireplace, like the Gazco eReflex75RW, will give a new dimension to your media wall and make it the central point of your space. Corner Media Wall A media wall is a great way to organize and display all kinds of items such as shelves, built-in nooks and shelves that can be pulled out. A media wall can be a great method to keep your gaming consoles, DVD collection, and tech gadgets neatly organized. It can also be an ideal place to display framed artwork, books, trophies or any other unique possessions you may have. A recessed or wall mounted electric fire can be installed in your media wall, based on the type of atmosphere you want to create in the room. The fire can be controlled by an electronic remote control, making it easy to monitor the temperature, scroll through flame options or change the effects of the flame. You can set a timer. The Modern Flames Spectrum Slimline electric fire is one popular option to put in a media wall. If you're not sure how to design your media wall or what kind of features you would like to include in your home An expert can assist. They can offer bespoke solutions and offer suggestions on the best features to suit your individual style and preferences. They can also offer samples of the finishes and materials that are available to visualize how your new feature will look like before making the final choice. A good media wall provider will be able to handle the entire process of creating and installing your media wall. They will collaborate with you to develop a fashionable, high-quality bespoke solution and will ensure that there is the least disruption to your living space as is possible. They will be an experienced team of tradespeople working together to design this appealing and functional feature. Frames that are decorative If you're not a big fan of chimney breasts but still want your TV to be the center of attention think about a frame that blends in with your decor. This will hide your TV and make it appear less prominent when switched off. This white unit was designed with the TV as its focal point however it also comes with built-in storage, a display space and a space to show books, plants or framed photos. The result is a clean and neat mediawall that is as attractive when the fire is not illuminated as when you're watching a movie or binge-watching your favourite show. A large electric fire is a crucial part of your media wall, especially when you choose one with a front heater like this Flamerite Glazer 1800. The slimline depth of this fire makes it perfect for mounting in a recessed design. When it is paired with a glass front the flame image is enhanced and makes for an impressive focal point in your living space. The choice of a hearth for your media wall is largely dependent on personal preference, but it can be influenced by the arrangement of your space and whether you have plenty of floor space. If you're planning a new home and at the stage of framing, be sure to discuss your fireplace wall layout with your builder or architect. They can offer tips on how to set up your built-in enclosed in drywall. A free-standing unit looks just as stylish as a media wall. It can be used to conceal clutter like extra interior design books or toys for kids. For a more elegant finish, consider adding a wood trim to the base of your free-standing unit. This is particularly effective when you're using natural wood trims like this MDF trim from BM and a painted wood finish such as Strong White by Farrow & Ball. Electric Fires Electric fires are an excellent alternative to gas fireplaces. They are also easier to install. Gas fires require a specialist to set them up, but electric fires can be installed by anyone. This makes them perfect for DIY enthusiasts. The variety of designs available ensures that you will find the perfect fit for your media wall. The first step is to decide if you would prefer an inset or wall-hung fireplace. This will influence your measurements, since inset models require a recess or cavity to be installed while wall-hung fires require enough space for the fireplace. Once you've got your measurements, you can compare them to the specifications of the fire you're looking at to ensure that it is an appropriate fit. Think about the kind of flame effect you'd like and look for features that enhance the ambiance, such as adjustable LEDs, log-effect fires and smouldering smoke effects. You can choose a model that has built-in smart home features that can benefit from voice commands and integrate other appliances. The evonic e1500 for instance can be integrated with platforms like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. This allows you to control your fireplace by voice commands. Certain wall models for media such as the OER Hilton are more traditional, and have a classic look. They feature a classic white satin surround and contrast Astoria gray satin slips. This creates a classy look and gives the room a more traditional feel. If you're looking to find something a bit more original and unique then you should consider the Celsi Electriflame. This electric fire pyramid that can be mounted on the wall has a black front and is able to project flame images on one, two or even three sides.