Bringing warmth and entertainment to your home, media walls are the perfect focal point to add an extra dimension to your space.
What is a Media Wall?
Media walls are one of the latest growing interior design trends of recent years. The trend has gained traction over the latter half of the 2010’s, as wide-screen, flat TV’s became readily available. Positioning flat screen TV’s above already existing fireplaces quickly grew in popularity, with the trend further accelerating to adding extras such as sound systems, lighting and gaming equipment.
There are endless design possibilities when it comes to creating your dream media wall. One of the huge advantages of TV and fire media walls, is their ability to hide away all the cables and ensure the room’s aesthetic is clean and smooth.
The increase of new build homes without chimneys has also incentivised home owners to add their own character and focal points, by installing TV and fire walls.
How Do You Make a False TV Wall?
Prior to any construction or reconstruction, it is vital that you are clear on the design of your media wall and have also selected your electric fire, along with any cost estimations and time scales.
The Fireplace Warehouse strongly recommends hiring professionals to erect your media wall, especially when it comes to installing an electric fire, as well as any other electrical media features.
Key elements that should be considered when creating your media wall with fire, include:
The Wall
As the base of the entire project, the wall is a crucial factor. Commonly, a stud wall is built as the skeleton, to create a wooden frame which is then covered in plasterboard. Typically, the stud wall will protrude into the room, similar to traditional fireplaces and chimney breasts. However, full width media walls are also incredibly popular, meaning that you don’t have to emulate traditional chimney designs.
To avoid ending up with expensive adjustments further down the line, it's essential to have designated compartments for both the fireplace and television when constructing a stud wall. Consequently, before you start building the stud wall, you'll need to know the dimensions of each of these
How Deep is a Media Wall?
Typically, a media wall should have a depth of 20 to 24 inches. Because of the characteristics of a media wall, it must be deep enough to accommodate the various cables, wiring, entertainment system, and fireplace.
TV and Other Electrical Equipment
When it comes to your chosen TV and other media, as previously mentioned, dimensions matter! Ensure you are aware of any TV installation instructions as stud walls are not load bearing, along with looking out for any potential heat damage warnings, with regards to your electronic devices. Factor your TV’s dimensions into the stud wall build, as well as appropriate fixtures and fittings, to make sure that the television you want to install in your media wall is of the appropriate dimensions.
Choosing your Electric Fire
From slick and sleek designs, with advanced technology - the final piece of the media wall jigsaw is the fireplace. Depending on the design of your media wall, the ideal fireplace for you will vary.
At The Fireplace Warehouse, we boast a range of elegant, electric fires that are perfect to finish off your dream media wall. From the New Forest 2400 Panoramic LED Electric Fire, to the Gazco E-Reflex Electric Fire and more, bring your media wall to its full glory.
Discover Electric Fires for Your Media Wall
As one of the UK’s leading premier fireplace stockists, The Fireplace Warehouse works with a multitude of fireplace brands.
Explore our media wall range and find the perfect fireplace for your home. If you have any queries please contact us online or by calling 0844 334 9655.