The service
A Feature Wall Built Around Your Living Room
A media wall has become one of the most requested transformations for a living room, and getting it right comes down to the joinery underneath the finish. LMF Joinery builds a stud frame out from the existing wall, creating a central recess for the TV and electric fire with alcoves either side for shelving and storage, all cabling and sockets hidden inside the structure.
As one customer's review put it after LMF built her sister's media wall, "it looks fab, very polite and very clean worker." The details make the difference, slatted timber panelling in the alcoves, recessed LED lighting for a soft glow, and shelving that's genuinely useful, not just decorative.
- Custom-framed media walls built to your room and TV size
- Recessed electric fire and shelving alcoves
- Slatted timber panelling and recessed lighting available
- Cabling and sockets hidden within the structure
- Finished to a smooth, paint-ready or panelled finish
Common questions
Media Wall FAQs
Do you supply the electric fire and TV bracket?
A media wall can be built around a fire and TV bracket already bought, or suitable options can be advised on as part of the quote, whichever suits the customer better.
How long does a media wall take to build?
Typically a few days from framing through to the finished panelling or plaster, depending on the complexity of the design.
Can you add slatted panelling and lighting to the alcoves?
Yes, slatted timber panelling and recessed lighting are popular additions that give the alcoves a warmer, more finished look.
What is a media wall and how is it different from just mounting a TV?
A media wall is a custom-built stud frame fitted out from the existing wall, creating a recess for the TV and fire with alcoves either side for shelving and storage. Unlike simply wall-mounting a TV, all the cabling and sockets are hidden inside the structure, and the whole feature becomes part of the room rather than an item sitting in front of it.
Will the cabling and sockets be hidden?
Yes, cabling and sockets are planned into the structure before any panelling goes on, so nothing is left trailing down the wall or visible around the edges once the media wall is finished.
Is a media wall a permanent structure?
Yes, a media wall is built as a permanent stud-framed structure fixed to the existing wall, rather than a freestanding unit. It's built to the same standard as any other piece of structural joinery in the house, not something designed to be removed later.
How do I choose the right company to build a media wall?
Ask to see photos of the framing stage, not just the finished panelling, since that's where the quality of a media wall is actually decided. A company that plans cabling and sockets before starting, rather than working around them afterwards, is generally worth trusting with the job.
Recent work
Media Wall Gallery
A selection of media walls completed by LMF Joinery around Manchester.
What to expect
Before Any of That Starts
Every media wall starts with a free, no-obligation quote and a realistic timeframe, usually a few days from framing through to the finished panelling. Cabling and sockets are planned before any timber goes up, so nothing needs chasing into finished panelling later. The room is left clean at the end of each day, and any snagging is sorted before the job is signed off.
Why LMF Joinery
Why Choose LMF Joinery for a Media Wall
Proper Stud Framing First
Built from a genuine structural frame, not panels stuck straight onto the existing wall.
Cabling Planned Before Panelling
Sockets and cable routes are worked out before the structure goes up, not chased in afterwards.
Detailing That Makes the Difference
Slatted panelling, recessed lighting and clean shelving lines are what separate a good media wall from a great one.
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