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Best Electric Fires for a Media Wall
Are you looking for the perfect media wall fire for your home? We have a wide range of high-quality, built-in electric fires available at Gr8Fires.co.uk. Let’s explore the best media wall electric fires available right now and give you some inspiration for creating the look in your living room.
What is a media wall?
A media wall is a feature wall that typically includes an inset or wall-mounted fireplace, a television and storage space.
Media walls are one of the hottest interior design trends around at the moment. Households across the UK are building false chimney breasts into which they can recess TVs and built-in electric fires. The result is an eye-catching, space-saving design feature; a beautiful focal point for any living room; and a great way to incorporate a contemporary heating appliance into your home.
How to create a media wall
Building a media wall is essentially no different than building a stud wall. That means it’s a very simple job for any builder, joiner or competent DIY-er.
You just need to construct a timber frame with recesses of an appropriate size to house and/or support your appliances, clad the structure with MDF or plasterboard and install your appliances. Find out more about which materials you need to build a media wall.
For a detailed step-by-step guide on how to create a media wall, download our free guide, ‘How To Create The Perfect Media Wall’.
Best Electric Fires for Media Wall
Now, let’s explore some of our recommended media wall electric fires so you can find the best electric fire for your media wall. Here are our top picks and media wall best buys for every budget, style and room size.
Best Budget
Ezee Glow Zara
One of our best-selling built-in electric fires, the Ezee Glow Zara boasts a sleek, modern design; three flame effects; and low running costs. All at a very affordable price. In addition to this 50" model, there's also the Ezee Glow Mini Zara, Ezee Glow Grand Zara 60" and the Ezee Glow XL Zara 72", so you will find the right option for your media wall.
Key Features
- 1.6kW heat output
- Low running costs with flame-only setting
- Slim-line remote control and touchscreen controls
- Built-in or wall-mounted fitting options
Suitable for:
- Wall-mounting or recessing
- Existing chimney breasts or new-build media walls
- Sleek, contemporary look
Best Flame Effect
Ezee Glow Celestial
With its highly realistic LED flame effect, choice of three flame colours and 12 fuel-bed colours, the Ezee Glow Celestial is our pick for the media wall fire with the best flame effect. This beautiful, contemporary fire is perfect for creating an eye-catching focal point in your living room. It’s available in multiple sizes: Ezee Glow 36” Celestial, Ezee Glow 50” Celestial, Ezee Glow 60” Celestial and Ezee Glow 72” Celestial.
Key Features
- 1.4kW and 1.6kW heat output settings
- 1-sided, 2-sided or 3-sided installations
- Decorative fuel bed with 12 colour options
- Less than 48dB in normal use
Suitable for:
- Various media wall sizes and designs
- 1-sided, 2-sided or 3-sided installations
- Panoramic views of the flame effect
Available Models:
Best Fireplace Suite
Ezee Glow Aura
The Ezee Glow Aura is one of our most popular electric fire suites. It offers a stylish media wall electric fire housed in a ready-made base and surround, creating the look of a 3-sided media wall fire without the need for building work. There’s a 50” model, as well as the Ezee Glow 36” Aura for smaller spaces.
Key Features
- 1.4kW - 1.6kW heat output
- Choice of 12 fuel bed colours and three flame effects
- Made-to-measure white storage space with grey accent
- 3-sided electric fire
Suitable for:
- Media wall style with no construction work
- Easy installation
- Renters and movers
Available Models:
Best Overall
Ezee Glow Celestial
Given its all-round performance and its affordable price in comparison to similar appliances, the Ezee Glow Celestial is our best electric fire for a media wall. The decorative fuel bed of ceramic logs and crystals, with its choice of 12 colour settings, ensures this gorgeous modern fire creates the perfect ambience in any room.
Key Features
- Remote control
- 7-day timer for greater control
- Optional finishing trim
- Cost-effective flame-only setting
Suitable for:
- Creating a spectacular design feature
- Contemporary look and feel
- Versatile media wall options
Available Models:
5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Media Wall Electric Fire
You’ve seen some of our recommended fires, but what do you need to think about when finding the best media wall electric fire for your home? There is so much choice out there that it can be overwhelming trying to select the right electric fire.
That said, there are a few things to keep in mind when buying electric fires for media walls.
Once you’ve made a decision on these factors and your budget, the choice really comes down to personal preference. Let’s explore those things to consider in more detail to help narrow your search.
Type
Which type of media wall fire do you want? This will largely depend on the design of your media wall and the look you want to create.
Do you want a built-in electric fire that is fully recessed within a wall or do you want a wall-mounted electric fire? Do you just want the front panel of the fire to be visible or would you prefer a 2-sided or 3-sided electric fire with multiple glass panels? Do you want to build a media wall or would an electric fireplace suite be better for your home?
Style
While a media wall creates a very contemporary look, some fires are in a more traditional style while others are ultra-modern so it’s worth considering which style you prefer.
Do you want a realistic flame effect that looks like a real fire, a wide range of colour options or a combination of those things? Do you favour an LED flame effect or a holographic flame effect?
What sort of fuel bed would you like for your media wall fire? Should it include logs, coal, pebbles or crystals? Do you want to be able to change the colour of the fuel bed?
Size
Choosing the right size of media wall electric fire for your room will mainly depend on the size of the room and the size of the media wall you’re building.
Media wall fires typically start at 36” wide and go up to 72” wide. You might want to match your fire to the width of your TV or you might want a fire that is either narrower or wider than your TV. If you want a 3-sided electric fire that is flush with the edge of the media wall, you will need to choose a fire that is the same width as the wall.
Heater Direction
If your media wall fire is being recessed within the wall it’s essential to choose an appliance with a front-facing heater. Otherwise, the warmth generated will be wasted inside the media wall and might even cause overheating.
Even with wall-mounted media wall fires, it’s worth considering how the heater direction will be impacted by where the fire is being installed.
Features
You’ll find a wide range of features available on media wall electric fires. These include:
- Remote control
- Flame effect colour settings
- Flame speed settings
- Flame-only option
- Fuel bed colour settings
- Multiple heat settings
- Thermostat
- Programmable timer
It’s just a case of deciding which features you would like your fire to have and choosing one that fits your needs.
How Wide Should a Media Wall Fire Be?
We mentioned above that the size of a media wall fire is a key consideration when choosing the best option for your home. The most important factor is that the fire is in proportion to the media wall and the rest of the room.
Most people opt for fires that are the same width as or slightly wider than their TV. But we also see some really interesting designs where the fire is narrower than the TV. You can explore all of these options in more detail in our article ‘What Size TV and Electric Fire Do I Need for My Media Wall?’ to get more inspiration for your home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Conclusion
That concludes our guide to the best media wall electric fires. As you’ve seen, there is no shortage of options available so you’ll be able to find the perfect fire for your home, your style and your budget.
While there are many great options available, the Ezee Glow Celestial is our pick for the best media wall electric fire out there. For its versatility of installation options, its affordable price compared to similar appliances and its sensational design and flame features, it’s our top recommended media wall fire.
Ready to find your media wall fire?
You’ll find a wide range of media wall fires of different types, styles and sizes available for affordable prices at Gr8Fires.co.uk. Start the search for your electric fire right now. Browse our complete range of Media Wall Electric Fires perfect for any feature wall.