The upcoming rise of media walls gets bigger by the day because of how they have evolved into a blend of design, practicality and entertainment with smart TVs and home theatre systems available to buy. More than just a functional addition to your home, this piece of furniture transforms your living space into a stylish, organised and comfortable environment to relax in after a busy day. It can either be a standalone unit or span across the entire wall where a TV is at the centre. You can find them in living rooms or designed into an open-plan space where the heart of the home is.
Is it a space for family movie nights watching the latest blockbuster, entertaining your guests with sporting events or just a place to cosy down and catch up on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here?
A media wall unit can elevate your home’s aesthetic and functionality, anchoring your living room to enjoy with friends and family. You can incorporate many different materials into the design adding a touch of sophistication, durability and timeless beauty.
In this blog, we have generated a comprehensive guide on creating the perfect media wall unit in your living space and how to maximise its potential with a stone from Sharpstone Granite.
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First things first… what is a media wall unit?
A media wall unit is a custom-built structure that integrates your TV, sound system, game consoles, streaming devices, storage and decorative elements into one big furniture design. With so many endless customisation options it helps keep an organised entertainment setup and can showcase your favourite pieces while enhancing the room’s overall design. To match the design of your space, choose from minimalist designs to grand setups with built-in fireplaces.
Benefits of designing a media wall unit in your home
There are many benefits in why designing a media wall in your home is beneficial.
- It brings your living space a polished and cohesive look, hiding unsightly cables and enhancing the room’s style.
- A media wall declutters your living space as you can place these items into the storage and entertainment features of the media wall.
- Whatever style your home interior is, a bespoke media wall can be tailored to complement this.
- Your media wall can serve multiple purposes in your space with special features like built-in shelving, lighting and a fireplace.
- A well-designed media wall can boost your home’s value, it is a luxurious feature and many homeowners have this on their wishlist.
Why add a stone to your media wall unit?
We have a wide choice of stone materials at Sharpstone that are ideal for media wall units.
- Check out stones with natural veining, and ones that are full of texture as they can bring a luxurious and elegant look to any space they are put in.
- We have many stone surface options that keep the media wall looking pristine for years, from their long-lasting properties to wear and tear.
- Stone complements many interior trends, opt for colours, patterns and finishes that match your overall scheme.
- Stone surfaces are easy to clean and maintain, so why wouldn’t you incorporate them into something you use every day?
The types of stone materials you can choose for your media wall unit
Quartz Worktops
Quartz offers the beauty of natural stone and comes with the added benefits of durability and ease of maintenance. There are so many different patterns and styles that you can choose from including marble-inspired designs that are the perfect mimic of Calacatta.
Porcelain Worktops
Porcelain is known for being innovative and lightweight making it the ideal choice for media walls. This type of stone is available in a range of designs from marble to concrete and industrial-inspired. Porcelain is resistant to scratches, stains, and UV rays and looks sensational when used as a backdrop behind the TV.
Granite Worktops
Granite has always been a durable choice and for good reason due to its robust and resilient properties. Granite will certainly bring a bold, dramatic touch to your media wall. Choose from unique speckled patterns that add texture and depth and use them on the base of the media wall or for the shelving. Granite is highly resistant to heat, scratches, and stains.
Marble Worktops
Marble is the epitome of elegance and timelessness. It features natural veining finished with a luminous surface. Choose from a Carrara, Calacatta and Statuario to create a focal point, and use behind the TV for a beautiful backdrop and high-end look.
Quartzite Worktops
This natural stone combines the durability of granite with the elegance of marble. It’s known for being an attractive stone due to its stunning patterns and soft, earthy tones. With an extremely hard surface that is scratch-resistant, quartzite is perfect for high-traffic areas. Use quartzite for accent panels or custom shelving to add a touch of natural beauty to your media wall.
How to incorporate these different stones into the design of the media wall
Create a backdrop
Be brave and bold with a statement piece built behind the TV of the media wall. Take a slab of marble, quartz or porcelain and conceal those unsightly cables and brackets. The media wall is then finished with a seamless backdrop and a luxurious focal point is created in the space.
Add custom shelving
Are you designing a media wall with shelving? How about adding stone shelves to display prized possessions, decorative items and memories with friends and family? Books and sound systems can also be placed on the custom shelving.
Built-in fireplace
Due to their custom solutions, media walls can be built with a built-in fireplace cladded with a stone surround. Instantly you have produced a cosy, multifunctional centrepiece to your living room.
Highlight the stone with lighting
Combine beautiful stones with recessed LED lighting to accentuate their texture and veining. If choosing an Onyx or Quartzite these can be backlit to create a dramatic and modern effect.
Adding stone to your media wall unit elevates your living space beyond your wildest dreams. Bring durability and sophistication to this popular and upcoming trend.
Contact our friendly sales team for more information if you’re looking to add a stone to your bespoke media wall unit. You can also visit our showroom to see these stones in person and with help from the team, who are more than happy to discuss all the options we offer.