At GRATE INSPIRATIONS, we have been providing high-quality Media Walls to our customers ever since they exploded back onto the scene a few years ago. Our installer, Mark has over 30 years experience in the fireplace industry and as a result, is very familiar with the 'anatomy' of the Media Wall, since he was been building them long before they came screaming back into fashion. As a company, we are passionate about providing the best possible service to every potential client, since we feel that everyone, should they wish too, ought to be able to enjoy the experience a Media Wall can bring to a home. And so in addition to our high end, bespoke installation service, we have created 4 excellent, value for money installation package deals, which we believe, will suit everyone's budget & requirements, starting from as little as £1250.oo complete with no hidden extras. See them here.
Are you looking to upgrade your fire or fireplace with a modern look? A Media wall combines a home entertainment system with an electric fire to create an aesthetically stunning visual. Improving the look of any living space. In most homes, creating a main focal point in the room can often be challenging with both the TV and fireplace in a constant struggle to be the main focal point. If you're simply looking for a feature wall or a TV and Fireplace wall, then we can help. We can construct your Media Wall in any size or shape and for any purpose. Our in house designer can create for you, a bespoke wall based around your individual needs & requirements, ensuring a match to your home interior.
Whatever your needs and requirements... we are here for you!
With Media Wall builds, we travel all throughout the UK so why not give us a call to see how we can help you.
Here at Grate Inspirations, we offer an end to end, full comprehensive Media Wall design & installation service, which includes a luxurious, electric fire from some of the leading manufacturers around the globe. Our Media Walls can be constructed to include single or multiple bespoke recesses and alcoves for - TV's, sound-bars and games consoles. We can also tailor make cupboards and drawers with storage complete with shelving and other concepts. Whatever you can conceive, we can, quite literally, achieve it together.
As a multi-trade company we can design & build your Media Wall to any design and scale. We cover every aspect of your build from the initial conception, right through to completion. As a multi-trade company we keep everything in-house. We do all the framework, hang the drywall, we cover all the Electrical work, we plaster, fit skirting & Coving and we can even paint it on completion. We install the TV, the Sound-bar and the fire and we can even set up the Sky or Virgin TV. When we say we have it all covered... We mean it!
We are fully equipped to design and build your Media Wall to your unique and individual specifications. Your build will include only the best materials and it can be designed for any purpose and built around obstacles such as chimney breasts, support columns and door frames. We also hand-make and incorporate into our builds, the popular wooden, slatted wall panels and even log stores. Whatever you require, we can build it. We also supply and install downlighting and LED's with bluetooth, phone APP & remote control options.
The sleek, minimal depth, electric fires that are available on the market such as the popular Gazco eReflex 135R are low in height meaning, the TV can be positioned at the optimum eye level whilst seated. This is a great design option when building a media wall, since the recess for the TV can be built directly above the fire. With most electric fires on market - suited for media walls - constructed so as to not be deep in size, this creates an opportunity to have your TV screen flush with the face of the false chimney breast once it's hung and fixed onto the wall bracket within the recess.
When designing and constructing a media wall, the possibilities are endless. Alcoves, soundbar pockets, playstation, DVD player, books, ornaments - all of these items can be integrated into the media wall separately, or they can have their own shelf(s) complete with individual lighting, all controllable via an APP on your phone or with a remote control.
In today's world and with the way the future is looking, most modern built properties are being constructed without a real brick chimney, restricting the level of choice in terms of purchasing a fire, however ,this doesn't have to be a bad thing since there are other options available, such as electric fires. With modern house construction, new homes now tend to retain heat from a combination of central heating and with being well insulated making an electric fire an ideal option for a cozy flame-flickering atmosphere. An electric fire can be in operation to display the lights only, should you wish to create that relaxed ambiance, without the heat, and with many of the latest electric fires available today, there are colour changeable LED flames, which create the visual effect of a real fire. See our shop for our range of fires.
With the available range of inset electric fires requiring depth to recess into, a media wall is an ideal solution as it only takes up in depth, around 12" of floor space, offering an ideal solution to hide electrical cables from the fire & the TV, including any other technological equipment you have and may wish to include within the media wall space itself.
A concern we often receive from homeowners when deciding on a media wall, is whether or not the heat from the fire will affect the TV. The short answer is no. All the latest quality electric fires are built with a fan heater contained within with the maximum output being 2KW ( many are slightly less ). The heat from the fire is thus expelled from the top of the fire, which blows downwards and away, therefore not directly going upwards towards the TV. The amount of heat produced and the distance of the TV - positioned above the fire - means that its highly unlikely that it would affect the TV but ultimately, it is the customers choice to have their TV above the fire ( or not ). In all our years installing electric fires, where customers have fitted their TV above, we've never had nor heard of any issues relating to heat, affecting the TV. Most of our customers who purchase electric fires tend to use them without the heat function 99% of the time to create ambience, rather than to generate heat. The recommended distance from an electric fire to a TV is 100mm.
We specialize in the design and installation of flat wall projects - where a conventional chimney breast is not (but can be) present within the property.
We design your installation in collaboration with you, working with you every step of the way so as to fully complete your project in line with your budget.
We supply & construct everything required for media walls using our knowledge and trade skills in joinery, drywalling, electrical, tiling and plastering,
Your living room is the heart of your home. It is the perfect environment to settle down and relax, (after a hard day at the office) to watch everything from the evening news - to daytime TV - to the latest movies. Our custom (hand) built media walls are the perfect solution for the home entertainment enthusiast. Designed to beautifully frame your TV in a sleek and stylish setting, without the bulky, unattractive design of a conventional entertainment console, they are a perfect option for your living space. Watching movies with the family will never be the same again with a media wall.
We can build media walls in a classic, modern, or contemporary designs to suit the aesthetics of any home. Many of our media walls can be customized & configured to include custom sized pockets for play stations, DVD players and even books or anything else you might want to display - home theater equipment and any other common living room technology, we can do it all. We can even fit lighting to highlight any area of your choosing.
Available in a range of finishes and colours, which we have access to - we have options available to suit every home. We can even work with your own ideas and design concepts. From small, cosy apartments to spacious, luxury family homes we offer media walls in custom - made to measure sizes - to suit your living environment. Backed up by our 5 year installation warranty, our media walls are truly designed and built to last.
As a professionally operated business, we’re committed to providing a personalized, friendly service to each one our customers. If you’re not sure, which media wall option is best suited to your home, we can arrange for our installer to pop out for a FREE, no obligatory home consultation, where he can discuss with you, your needs and requirements. Once the necessary information has been acquired in respect to your requirements, a design plan and quotation can then be prepared. If you have any questions or need some advice, please email us at: grateinspirations@gmail.com
If you require a media wall to fit within your boardroom or reception area, we can design a solution, which will incorporate - the screens, your audio visual equipment and VC cameras. We can also provide a storage area, for speakers or shelves as well as drawers/cupboards.
UPGRADES AND ALTERATIONS
Whenever a client decides to upgrade the size of their TV or to renew it with a newer form of technology, this can bring challenges, such as their current media wall no longer being fit for purpose. To remedy this can be an expensive process especially if most of or all of the furniture in the room have been bought to match. This doesn't necessarily have to be a full strip down/rebuild type of situation. We may be able to help by designing a custom infill for the media wall, saving you money!
Our Media walls are constructed using 3'' x 2'' CLS Timber for the framing, which is tied into and secured to the main structure of the building as well as to the floor and the ceiling. The fire base, the framing around the TV, the soundbar pocket and the Alcoves are made with 18mm MDF to give it that solid feel, ensuring the Alcoves and the shelving are structurally sound to both hold weight and to be able to withstand any possible damage, which a plaster option would otherwise not (we NEVER plaster alcoves, TV or sound-bar areas like many companies). The face of the wall is then dressed with 12mm plasterboard, taped up and finished with a plaster coating, ready for painting. Depending on the type of build we are working on, we may also clad it with MDF or melamine faced chipboard. And if so desired, we can even paint it for you. We literally offer a complete 'one stop shop' comprehensive service!
THE ROOM IS PREPARED FOR THE BUILD. EVERYTHING IS MEASURED UP AND THE
BUILD IS MARKED OUT AND PREPARED.
THE FRAMING IS CONSTRUCTED AND IS
FULLY TIED INTO AND SECURED TO THE BUILDINGS MAIN INTERNAL STRUCTURE.
ALL NECESSARY ELECTRICAL OUTLETS
ARE INSTALLED. SOCKETS & SWITCHES
FOR THE LIGHTING. LIGHTING IS FITTED.
THE MEDIA WALL IS THEN SHEETED WITH PLASTERBOARD AND IS NOW READY FOR PLASTERING.
THE MEDIA WALL IS FULLY PLASTERED &
IS LEFT TO DRY OUT NATURALLY BEFORE
PAINT IS APPLIED.
FINALLY, SKIRTING IS ADDED AND THE BUILD IS PAINTED. ONCE THE PAINT HAS DRIED, THE TV
IS FITTED TO COMPLETE THE BUILD.
Our media wall packages include a stunning glass-fronted electric fire. With so many options to choose from, we are on board to help you pick the fire that is right for you. We understand this part of the process can be somewhat overwhelming so we have compiled a collection of some of the most beautiful fires by the best quality manufacturers around the world to help you choose.
The Media Wall fires that we specifically like to work with are designed to be available via 3 distinct viewing formations, which determine how the fire is viewed. This allows you to design your Media Wall in relation to the specific layout of your home interior. Simply choose from a one, a two or a three sided inset fire option and a vast array of custom options for flame effects, fuel beds and or pebbles.
We are able to construct a media wall in accordance with your own design, needs and requirements. As can be seen via the above images. This media wall was designed by our client, who contracted us to bring his ultimate dream into reality. Our media walls can be plaster finished and ready for painting. They can be completely or partially tiled using, splitfaced tiles or a tile of your choosing and they can also be cladded with limestone, marble or granite. Yet still, they can be cladded with Melamine faced chipboard, Melamine faced MDF or lacquered boards. No matter how simple or how extravagant your dream media wall may be, it surely deserves to be brought into the light of reality & recognized as the heart of your home. So why not call us today and let us help you, bring your dream media wall into reality. Call us on: 07835432264 or on 07747799335 to see how we can help.
We have a wealth of experience, spanning over 30 years. As a company, we understand the intricate importance of designing and managing Media Walls. Whether its for an office, a conference room, a family room or for creating the perfect ambiance for watching movies with the family, we are here to help with the full implementation of your dream.
Please reach us at grateinspirations@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Media Walls are an impressive contribution to make to any property, converting any living space into an instant head-turner! Unlike the issues one can face when having a solid-fuel, wood-burner or a gas fireplace installed, a Media Wall can be installed absolutely anywhere. The possibilities with these are quite literally, endless. With heated TV screens now available in certain models, Media Walls can even be installed in bathrooms!! A Media Wall can be installed with or without a fire, in line with your distinct preferences. Add an inset electric fire to the Media Wall and watch your room come alive as it creates a warm, ambient glow, adding value to your property whilst at the same time, saving you money on your heating bills.
A Media Wall in a property is a perfect solution to hide (and arrange) all those unsightly cables as you combine a TV, a fire, a sound-bar and speakers, even a playstation, cupboards and or shelving into around 15" in depth away from any wall. Individual pockets can be designed to house any electronics you might have with hatches created for easy access. In all respects, a Media Wall can be a very stylish addition to any living space.
Yes. An electric fire can safely be installed either onto a flat wall above the electric fire or within a recess that is created for the TV. The recommended distance from an electric fire to a TV is 100mm and all the latest, quality electric fires are built containing a fan heater, which blows the heat from the fire downwards and away thus not directly going upwards towards the TV. To read more about this, please see above or click HERE.
Media Walls can range anywhere from a few hundred pounds to around £10k depending on, which fire and TV are chosen as well as the specific length of the build itself and other costs such as glass or stone which can be incorporated within the design. At Grate Inspirations, we have created 4 different Media Wall packages which range from £2.8k - £4k depending on the design. These prices are for the standard package, with added costs for additional material such as glass, stone or cladding. See our standard priced packages HERE.
Whilst installations in general create mess to some degree, we eliminate this as much is possible by protecting the room completely, by dust-sheeting and using protective coverings for furniture and curtains. Using only the best tools and the latest technology, we work outside the property as much as possible to reduce any potential mess, leaving the building of the Media Wall to be the only work done within the property.
As a company we tend to work within 3 main areas: Buckinghamshire. Northamptonshire & Bedfordshire. With Media Wall installations however, we cover the whole of the UK.
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