How to Create a Media Wall
Media walls are the latest trend that combines TVs, electric fires and integrated storage into one custom wall installation. It's a sleek design that creates an attractive focal point.
To create a serene backdrop, choose neutrals and then add colour with decorative accessories and soft furniture. Complete the look with an electric fire such as this Gazco eReflex.
Frame Your TV
Media walls are a recent trend that combine a traditional fireplace and flat screen TV. The result is a striking centrepiece that will become the focal point of your living room.
When choosing a TV for your wall of media, you should take into consideration its size and the way it will fit into the frame. It is best to choose an option that is between 2/3 and 7/8 of the width of your mantel. The size of your TV is measured diagonally. Be aware that a larger screen may actually be smaller if it is fitted into frames.
It is essential to shield the TV from excessive heat if you're installing a log-burner in your wall for media. Specially designed construction boards can be used to dissipate and keep heat out, preventing damage to the TV.
It's also essential to ensure that you have enough space for your electrical appliances. Installing additional sockets in the same spot as set-top boxes or consoles is an ideal idea. This will prevent power leads and cables from ruining the clean lines of your new media wall.
It is important to choose a style of fireplace that is compatible with the overall design of your space. If you want a more modern feel, you can choose an electric fire such as the Glazer 900. This sleek design has an omniglide, which tilts the front screen to increase flame effects. It also has a realistic cinderwood bed and dimmable led effects. If you're after something more traditional, you could select an electric fire with log effects like the OER Hilton.
Floating Units
A floating unit provides your media wall a contemporary, clean look. They're free of bulky stands and cluttering cables, providing an elegant backdrop for your television. Many have built-in storage that is ideal for hiding set-top boxes and display family items. You can choose from a range of finishes that include rough-hewn or smooth oak, as well as recycled. This allows you to create the perfect style for your room. For added effect why not consider introducing the mood lighting kit with your inset electric fire? The kit allows you to control multiple LEDs using the remote of your electric fireplace, resulting in an ambiance that is enhanced by the media wall's ambience.
If you love the idea of a floating TV but aren't ready to commit to the full width landscape layout think about an area for a corner wall. A two-sided electric fireplace, such as the Gazco eReflex75RW will bring a new dimension your media wall and make it the center of your room.
Corner Media Wall
A media wall is an excellent way to organize and display everything from books to toys including shelves, built-in nooks and pull-out shelving. A media wall is an ideal place to keep your tech devices, gaming consoles and DVD collection neatly arranged and tidy. It can also be a beautiful way to showcase framed artwork, books and trophies as well as other special possessions you might have.
A wall-mounted or recessed electric fire can be placed in your media wall, based on the kind of ambience you want to create in the space. Remote control allows you to easily monitor the temperature and scroll through the flame options. You can even set an alarm! Modern Flames Spectrum Slimline Electric Fire is a favorite choice for a Media Wall.
If you're unsure what you should design for your media wall or what type of features you would like to incorporate into your home, a professional can help. They can provide bespoke solutions, and give guidance on the most suitable features for your style and preferences. They can also provide examples of the finishes and materials available to let you observe how your new design will appear before making a choice.
A reliable media wall company can handle the entire process of building and putting up your wall. They will collaborate with you to develop a stylish, high-quality, bespoke solution and will ensure that there is as little disruption to your living space as it is possible. A team of skilled craftspeople will work together to design this attractive and practical feature.
Decorate Frames
If you're not a big fan of a chimney breast but nonetheless want your TV to take centre stage think about a frame that blends into your decor. This will conceal your TV and make it less noticeable when it's turned off.
The white unit was created with the TV as its focal point, but it also includes built-in storage, a display space, and a place to show books, plants or photos that are framed. The result is a clean, neat media wall that's as aesthetically pleasing even when the fireplace isn't lit as it is when watching a movie or binge-watching your favorite show.
A huge electric fire can be an essential part of your media wall, particularly when you select one with a front-heater like this Flamerite Glazer 1800. The slimline depth of this fire makes it ideal to be mounted in a recessed design. When it is paired with a glass panel the flame's appearance is enhanced and creates a focal point to your living space.
The choice of a hearth for your media wall is largely dependent on personal preference, but it can also be dictated by the arrangement of your space and whether or not you have plenty of floor space. If you're planning a new build and are at the framing stage, be sure to discuss the design of the fireplace wall with your builder or architect. They'll be able to advise on the best way to build your fireplace encased in drywall.
A free-standing unit can look similar to a built-in media wall and can be an ideal way to conceal clutter, like kids' toys, or other interior design books. You could consider adding a wooden base trim to your freestanding unit to give it a more refined design. This method is especially efficient when you choose natural wood finishes such as this MDF trim by BM and a painted wood surface like Strong White from Farrow & Ball.
Electric Fires
Electric fires are a great alternative to gas fireplaces. They are also simpler to install. Gas fires require a professional to install them, whereas electric fires can be installed by anyone. This makes them perfect for DIY enthusiasts.
The variety of designs available allows you to find the perfect match for your media wall. Choose if you want a wall-mounted or inset fireplace. Inset models require a cavity to be installed and wall-hung fireplaces require space for the unit. Once you have your measurements, compare them to the specifications of the fire you're looking at to ensure that it's a good fit.
Take note of the kind and style of flame you like Consider features to improve the ambience, including LEDs that can be rearranged or log-effect fires, as well as smoke effects that smolder. You can choose a model that comes with smart home features that can benefit from voice commands as well as integrate other appliances. For instance, the evonic e1500 can be connected to platforms like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant that allow you to control your fireplace using voice commands.
Media Wall Electric Fireplaces , such as the OER Hilton, are more traditional and offer a classical appearance. They have a traditional white satin surround and contrast Astoria gray satin slips. This creates a classy style and gives the room a more traditional appearance.
If you're looking to find something more original and unique You could consider the Celsi Electriflame. The wall-mounted electric fireplace has a black glass face and can be configured with one, two or three-sided flame projection.