How to create the perfect media wall with a fireplace

There’s no doubt about it – we’re now in the age of media. 

With areas for streaming and gaming now a key part of most households, there’s been a big rise in state-of-the-art media walls in homes across the UK. 

What makes them so special is that these eye-catching and dynamic media walls can be customised to match your home’s interior design. And as part of this customisation, some homeowners are introducing cosy fireplaces into the walls themselves for that unique touch of ambience. 

So let’s explore how you can seamlessly incorporate a fireplace into a home media wall.

What is a media wall?

Media walls are a way of putting all your media systems in one space, or wall, without them encroaching on other parts of your room. Usually inset into the wall itself, with the right design and layout, media walls can become a striking feature of your home that doesn’t claim too much of the space.  

A media wall might include a large TV, gaming consoles, speakers and sound systems, along with unique additions for personalisation – including ornaments, bookshelves and, of course, fireplaces.

Why should you include a fireplace in a media wall?

homey touches to infuse that sense of cosiness and relaxation back into the space. 

Nothing is more comforting than a fireplace, making it the ideal addition to a media wall. The great thing about fireplaces is that with so many styles available, you’ll be able to fit them neatly into the layout and aesthetic of most media walls. 

Whether it’s a sleek hole-in-the-wall option to match your inset TV, or a traditional fireplace to add some rustic charm to the space, it’s easy to complement the look and feel you’re aiming for.

Fireplace ideas for a media wall

Looking for inspiration? Here are some ways you can seamlessly introduce a fireplace into a media wall. 

• Sleek hole-in-the-wall fireplace: Complement the sleekness of an inset TV by pairing it with an inset hole-in-the-wall fireplace. Frameless and with a modern, polished appearance, it’s easy to see why this style is the perfect match for a media wall. And because both the TV and the fireplace will sit in a recess, it won’t consume too much space either. At Enviro-Flame, we provide a range of fireplace styles to suit all scales of media setups, including simple square designs all the way to streamlined letterbox fireplaces to run below or above your screen. Whatever you choose, it’s sure to add that mellow, beautiful touch to your media wall. 
• Three-sided fireplace: Take the visual feast to the next level with a three-sided fireplace. These unique fireplaces boast glass on three sides, giving you maximum enjoyment from all angles. Usually these fireplaces will need to be installed on a wall protrusion to achieve this effect. This fireplace style adds an ultra-modern look that perfectly suits the aesthetics of a media wall. 
• Be playful with layout: Most arrangements for a media wall will be the TV and fireplace directly atop one another – but that’s not the only way to do it. You are free to get playful with the layout to bring that spark of intrigue to the space. For example, why not set up your media display and fireplace in a dividing wall? Or why not position the screen and fireplace side-by-side, or even asymmetrical to each other for that bit of quirk and character? There are no limits to what you can do. 

Want to get started? Enviro-Flame is here to recommend the ideal fire to match your media wall – so just get in touch. 

Searching for the perfect fireplace for a home media wall? Here at Enviro-Flame, we’re the leading supplier and installer of stunning contemporary fireplaces for London and beyond. Simply contact our team today or visit our well-stocked showroom for some inspiration.