A bespoke media wall transforms a living room — but what should you budget? Here's a clear breakdown of media wall costs with and without an electric fireplace.
What Is a Media Wall?
A media wall is a bespoke feature wall built to house a TV, electric fireplace, storage and integrated LED lighting in a single cohesive design. They're typically built from studwork framing with MDF or similar sheet material cladding, painted or clad in a chosen finish. A well-designed media wall becomes the focal point of the living room and is one of the most impactful home improvements available at a mid-range budget.
Media Wall Without a Fireplace: From £1,200–£2,500
A media wall without an electric fireplace — typically a TV recess with storage alcoves, floating shelving and LED lighting — starts from around £1,200–£1,500 for a straightforward design in a standard-sized room. More elaborate designs with floor-to-ceiling panelling, bespoke joinery and built-in storage cabinets sit in the £2,000–£2,500 range. Material costs and the complexity of the design are the main variables.
Media Wall With an Electric Fireplace: From £2,500–£5,000+
Adding a high-quality electric fireplace to a media wall is where the real wow factor comes in — and the cost increases accordingly. The fireplace unit itself (at Zebra Trades we supply and fit Firez electric fireplaces from £1,299 to £3,199 for the unit alone), plus the construction of the wall and electrical connection, typically brings total project costs to £2,500–£4,500 for a standard installation. Larger walls, premium fireplace models or complex designs with feature cladding can reach £5,000–£7,000.
What's Included in a Zebra Trades Media Wall Quote
Our media wall quotes include all labour and materials for the stud wall construction, MDF cladding, cutting and finishing, electric fireplace supply and installation, TV recess preparation, LED strip lighting installation, and a clean painted finish. We work from your brief and provide a design consultation before quoting. Decorating beyond the wall itself, plastering of adjacent walls and specialist wall claddings (stone, tiles, veneer panels) are priced separately if required.
How to Get an Accurate Quote
Media wall costs are highly dependent on the specific design, room dimensions and fireplace model chosen. The best way to get an accurate price is to share a photo or sketch of your room, your approximate wall width, and any reference images of styles you like. Contact Zebra Trades for a free design consultation and written quotation — we cover the whole of Hertfordshire and surrounding areas.