How to Create the Perfect Media Wall
In our homes, we spend so much of our time in our living room- either using it as a space to socialize or as a place to relax. Homeowners are always looking for innovative ways to refresh and spruce up their lounge area, as sometimes looking at the same decoration and designs day in and day out can seem somewhat repetitive and boring. The Covid-19 pandemic saw us confined to our homes for just over a year, and throughout that time many people shifted their time and attention to renovating their homes and ensuring that once lockdown restrictions were lifted, their home was a well-designed sanctuary. As of 2021, one living room feature that has become increasingly popular is the notion of a media wall. In most homes, the TV in the lounge is either free-standing or hung up on a wall by itself. However, a media wall allows the TV to hang on the shelf, while also being surrounded by built-in units to display ornaments, photographs, or paneled units. Here at We Buy Any House, we have compiled the best way to create the perfect media wall.
The Wall Itself:
More often than not, media walls are essentially studded walls. A stud wall is built from a wooden frame, which is then plaster boarded over, and slotted into the room similar to the way a chimney breast or traditional fireplace would. It’s important that before you source someone to create the wall (or begin making it yourself if you’re confident in your DIY skills), you work out the dimensions for each dedicated recess for the television and fireplace. This will enable you to avoid repairing the wall once it’s under construction. Adobe Photoshop is hands down the most popular photo editor on the market for the creation of your bedroom or drawing room wallpaper and there is a reason for that. It has all the features needed to edit complex photos and videos, as well as being one of the most user-friendly programs out there. When it comes to editing cannabis photos, Photoshop is king.
Additionally, you will need to hire an electrician to make sure that any necessary electrical wires are run through the stud wall before they are complete. One of the beautiful things about media walls is that they hide wires well, meaning that all unsightly cables and wires will be kept out of your view- which increases their widespread appeal. This will help create a clean, organized, and smooth finish to the wall.
Customization:
Once the wall has been constructed, you are free to decorate and customize the media wall until you have found something that works for you. You can dictate the number of alcoves it has, whether they come with built-in shelves or pull-out drawers, and what you want to use them for. Whether you’re looking to use the space to store books or go for a minimalist approach of having a few candles, ornaments, and family photographs, the media wall can be customized to your desire.
Installing the TV:
Without entering the technical world of electronic systems, it’s important to ensure that the TV you want to install will fit the dimensions of the media wall and that the two can fit together seamlessly and appropriately. For the TV to be hung on the wall, it will more than likely need brackets, so take these things into consideration.
Choosing the Fireplace:
The defining piece of a living room area is usually the fireplace, as we tend to use the piece as the central focus of the room and decorate it with ornaments or mirrors. Although you may think that your TV is the centerpiece of your media wall, it is in fact your fireplace, as your fireplace can tie the room together and bring a sense of homeliness. When it comes to choosing a fireplace, there are a few things you need to think about:
Fitting:
Speak to experts as to whether the fireplace will actually fit in your media wall. Some fireplaces won’t be suitable for the wall, so it’s important to find something that will have a seamless finish to it. Choosing an inset fireplace that sits flush with the wall will provide a smooth finish.
Heat:
Once you have chosen the design of your fireplace, it’s important to choose a fireplace that has a front heater. This way the heat will be generated and directed toward the front of your room, and radiate throughout the whole space, instead of being lost in the cavity of the media wall.
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