Media Wall Ideas

Media wall ideas by room

Living room media wall ideas

The living room is the classic place for entertainment in the home. Media walls for living rooms offer an ideal focal point for your living space that is as practical as it is attractive. Balancing a wall-mounted television with cabinetry is the perfect way to bring harmony to what can often be a chaotic space. 

Here are a few ideas to consider to get the most out of your media wall:

• Symmetrical layouts: Draw the eye directly towards the television with equally spaced cabinetry on either side of and below the TV, creating a streamlined and complete feel for your media wall.
• Closed storage: Including closed storage with your cabinetry is an effective way to keep your living room clutter-free, stowing items out of sight to keep your surroundings clean and clear.
• Open shelving: Double up on your entertainment opportunities by implementing open shelving with your media wall, ideal for the placement of your favourite books and most interesting pieces of decor.
• Colour drenching: Match the colours of your media wall to your existing wall paint colour for a cohesive and modern look.

“A living room media wall should feel intentional even when the TV isn’t on - storage and balance make the difference.”

Ben Slater, Managing Director, Online Bedrooms

Bedroom media wall ideas

Your bedroom should be a place to rest and recharge in your home, making it a comfortable place to unwind and sleep. As such, your media wall choice should reflect this focus. You want your media wall to integrate into your surroundings instead of dominating them. 

We have a few ideas to consider for bedroom media walls:

Boardroom media wall ideas

Boardrooms are a place for efficiency and functionality, whether you’re holding internal meetings or impressing visitors with your attractive and on-brand facilities. Hidden equipment, easy accessibility and great connectivity are all key priorities for boardroom technology, and media walls are no exception.

Not sure where to start? Here are a few ideas for your boardroom media wall:

• Centralised, high screen placement: Screens in boardrooms should be placed higher and centralised for greater visibility across the whole room.
• Hidden storage for equipment: Hide away routers, media players and conferencing-related equipment in integrated cabinetry for a streamlined look.
• Easy connectivity for devices: Accessibility to the TV and any attached speaker system should be easy via a laptop or tablet, ensuring great functionality as well as visual appeal.
• Clean, understated designs: Clean, handle-free designs make media walls appear streamlined and on-brand with modern business aesthetics.
  

“In professional spaces, a media wall should disappear into the background - the focus stays on the message, not the furniture.”

Adrian Hobson, Head of Digital, Online Bedrooms

Showroom media wall ideas

Media displays in showrooms are a powerful way to connect with customers. From communicating brand stories to showcasing product demos, you shouldn’t underestimate the power of the screen in your showroom marketing. These media walls need to be polished and look perfect in high-traffic, high-use spaces.

If you want to make the most of your media display, here are some media wall ideas to think about:

• Flexible device access: Media walls for showrooms should have accessible cabling and devices for ongoing maintenance but still be secure enough to prevent the general public from accessing them.
• Durable finishes: High-footfall areas require high-durability finishes, particularly for media walls that may be touched or bumped by dozens to hundreds of people a day.
• Versatile layouts: The needs of showrooms change over time. Choosing layouts that can adapt to new requirements, such as shelving that can be moved, can help you make the most out of your media wall.
• Organised storage: Promotional materials can easily be stored in media walls, from open-shelving brochure and leaflet displays to closed cabinetry containing additional stock.

MEDIA WALL IDEAS TO SUIT ANY SPACE

Symmetrical layouts 

Symmetrical layouts are an excellent choice for media walls in any space. Symmetry helps to create balance and offers a central point around which you can arrange furniture such as sofas, coffee tables or even boardroom tables.

Built-in shelving

Built-in shelving is both modern and functional, enabling you to display items, books and decor pieces alongside your television without the need for any additional furniture. The practical nature of built-in shelving also makes media walls a valuable storage solution to declutter your surroundings, from bedrooms to showrooms.

Media walls with fireplaces

Fireplaces are the perfect way to create a cosy, comfortable atmosphere in your living spaces. Whether you opt for a purely visual electric fireplace for your media wall or you choose a design that also acts as a heater, these attractive focal points are a classic option for bedrooms, living rooms and dens.

Floating designs

Floating media walls offer all the benefits of any other media wall with a modern twist. This wall-mounted cabinetry is a streamlined and elegant solution that fits a wide range of interior decor choices. In commercial spaces, floating designs also allow for easy access to cables and for cleaning floors, keeping spaces sparkling.

Statement feature walls 

Statement feature walls immediately draw the eye and offer a unique spark of interest in any space. In homes, statement walls can be an effective way to introduce texture and colour to plainer or flatter spaces. In commercial environments, statement walls attract attention and draw customers towards advertising or marketing activities.

Wood panel finishes

Wood panels can add warmth to your media wall, whether your preference is bleached scandi tones or deep walnut. These panel finishes are an ideal complement for painted surfaces or cabinetry, adding additional dimension to your entertainment unit while complementing existing furniture.

Integrated LED Lighting

Integrated LED lighting is a popular choice for media units, providing a soft way to light your living room or bedroom with complete flexibility on colours and warmth to create the right atmosphere. LEDs can be seamlessly installed into media unit systems, whether as spotlights or as backlighting, to create the ideal effect.

Style to suit your space

There’s no right or wrong way to install a media wall in your home – it's all down to your personal preference, style and surroundings. For example, if you have an ultra-modern home, you’ll likely want sleek cabinetry and modern design elements. Whereas in a traditional home you may prefer wood tones and softer lines to complement your existing decor. 

Our media wall guide is the perfect starting point to find the best style for your space.

Why choose Online Bedrooms for media walls?

Whatever your preference for media walls, working with an experienced, UK-based brand is the best way to get a tailored solution that perfectly fits your lifestyle. At Online Bedrooms, we construct all media wall systems here in the UK to our high standards. Shop our range of media walls online today, or call us today at 0115 647 7062 to discuss your requirements.

Next in the series: common media wall mistakes - and how to avoid costly design errors.