The wall the television hangs on is the wall everyone faces all evening, so it is worth planning properly. A linear electric fireplace, a floating cabinet and a considered wall finish turn a blank plasterboard wall into the centre of the room — without a flue, a gas connection or a hearth.
Start with the fireplace size
Fireplace width sets the proportions for everything else. Our electric fireplaces run from 50 to 84 inches across several ranges, with wall-mounted, built-in and recessed options. As a rule of thumb, the fireplace should be narrower than the television above it, so the eye reads a stack rather than a collision.
Most units offer adjustable flame colours and brightness, dual heat settings (typically 750W and 1500W) and a timer, so the flame can run through summer with the heat off.
Then the cabinet
A floating cabinet keeps the floor clear, which makes a small room look bigger and makes cleaning easier. Ours are 2400 × 380 × 380 mm in 18mm MDF, in round, square and fluted styles and a range of colours including Black, Walnut, Oak, Grey, White and a marble-look top.
If you would rather have the fire built into the furniture, the TV cabinet with a built-in 60-inch fireplace does both jobs in one piece.
Choose the wall finish
- Slat acoustic panels — warmth and texture, with the bonus of less echo.
- WPC marble sheets — a high-gloss marble look at 1220 × 2900 × 3 mm, lighter and faster to install than stone.
- Luxury wall panels — leather or fabric-look finishes for a softer, more formal room.
Plan the practical bits early
Decide on power and data outlet positions before the wall is lined: one behind the screen, one at the fireplace, and a conduit between them for cables. Set the television height so the middle of the screen is near seated eye level, then position the fireplace below with enough clearance above it, following the unit’s instructions.
Bring us a photo and the wall measurements — get in touch and we will help you put the combination together.
