Media Wall Ideas. (Built by Us. Designed for you.)
Tired of your TV just awkwardly hanging on a wall like it pays no rent? A custom media wall might be exactly what your living room needs.
Not quite sure what a media wall is? Here’s a simple breakdown to get you started.
Below, you’ll find real-life inspiration from media walls we’ve built for homeowners who wanted more wow and less wires everywhere.
From modern minimalism to warm and rustic, these media wall ideas are packed with storage, style, and serious TV envy. Whether you’re designing your forever home or just upgrading for a better Netflix binge setup, we’ve got something for you.
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1. Smooth Plywood Media Walls
Minimalist, budget-friendly, and surprisingly stylish, smooth plywood media walls are perfect if you’re after a clean, modern look without breaking the bank. With a seamless surface, they act as a canvas for whatever vibe you want to create.
At Timeless Contracting, we build ours using high-quality birch plywood. No drywall nor particle board. It’s durable, smooth, and takes paint like a dream.
This sleek media wall features a modern built-in electric fireplace and wall-mounted TV, framed by clean, minimalist lines and painted in a soft neutral tone. Perfect for adding warmth and style without overwhelming the space.
This custom media wall features a clean, modern design with a wall-mounted TV, sleek electric fireplace, and a rustic wood mantel for added character. It’s the perfect blend of cozy and contemporary, designed to elevate your living space.
Smooth Plywood Media Wall with Stone Accents
This eye-catching media wall features a stone accent backdrop with built-in LED lighting that highlights the stone. A sleek electric fireplace and soundbar cubby complete the setup, making it a bold and stylish focal point for any living room.
Smooth Plywood Media Wall with Back Paneling
This striking media wall features a bold black paneling backdrop behind the TV, flanked by display niches with built-in strip lighting. Below, a sleek electric fireplace adds warmth and balance. Clean lines, contrasting tones, and modern styling make it a true statement piece.
Smooth Plywood Media Wall with Lighted Display Shelves
This sleek media wall features a large TV, a modern electric fireplace, and built-in lit shelves for display. The white shaker finish and floating wood mantel add a clean, timeless look with a touch of warmth.
Smooth Plywood Media Wall with Illuminated Stone Niches
This stunning media wall blends function and style with built-in illuminated stone niches, a rustic wood mantel, sleek electric fireplace, and a recessed TV. It’s a statement piece that turns your living room into a luxurious, theater-worthy space.
Smooth Plywood Media Wall with Built-in Cabinetry and Lighted Display Shelves
This elegant media wall features built-in cabinetry and lighted display shelves on each side, a stained mantel, and a sleek electric fireplace below a recessed TV. It’s the perfect blend of style and storage, designed to elevate both function and flair in your living room.
2. Shiplap Media Walls
Elegant and timeless, shiplap media walls add warmth, texture, and just the right amount of “wow” to your living room. Designed to wrap around your fireplace and TV, these custom-built features use horizontal wood planks to create clean lines and soft shadows—subtle details that make a big design impact.
Whether your style leans modern farmhouse, coastal retreat, or polished and Pinterest-worthy, shiplap fits right in. It’s the finish that quietly elevates a space – understated, refined, and never trying too hard.
At Timeless Contracting, we build our shiplap walls on a foundation of birch plywood, then finish them with real pine or MDF planks, precisely installed for crisp lines and a flawless look. The result? A media wall that’s as structurally sound as it is effortlessly stylish.
Sleek and stylish, this shiplap media wall features a wall-mounted TV, modern electric fireplace, and a floating wood mantel, delivering cozy vibes and clean lines all in one seamless design.
Horizontal Shiplap Media Wall with Hearth
Sleek and modern, this shiplap media wall features a recessed electric fireplace, rustic wood mantel, and a matching hearth. The clean lines and moody tones create a bold focal point perfect for cozy evenings and binge-worthy weekends.
Chevron Pattern Shiplap Media Wall
This modern media wall features a sleek chevron design that adds dynamic texture and depth to the space. A rustic stained wood mantel adds a warm, natural contrast, while the built-in electric fireplace below offers vibrant blue and purple flames for a cozy, modern glow.
Vertical Shiplap Media Wall
This bold black vertical shiplap media wall brings clean lines and dramatic contrast to the space. A natural wood mantel adds warmth and contrast, while the tall electric fireplace below delivers a cozy, modern glow—perfect for relaxing or entertaining in style.
Vertical Shiplap Media Wall with Lighted Display Shelves
This stunning media wall features bold black vertical shiplap in the center section, flanked by crisp white built-in shelves with integrated lighting. A natural wood mantel adds warmth above a sleek electric fireplace, creating a perfect blend of contrast, function, and modern style.
3. Slat Media Walls
Modern and refined, slat media walls bring dimension, rhythm, and a touch of architectural flair to your living space. Designed to frame your fireplace and TV, these custom-built walls use vertical wood slats to create clean lines, soft shadows, and an eye-catching sense of depth, making your wall a true focal point without feeling overdone.
Whether your style leans Scandinavian minimalism, mid-century modern, or warm contemporary, slat walls blend in beautifully. It’s the kind of design that feels intentional, elevated, and just a little bit bold.
At Timeless Contracting, we build every slat media wall on a solid birch plywood frame, then finish it with vertical slats made from real wood – usually paint-grade maple – precisely spaced and installed for symmetry and visual balance. The result? A media wall that’s sleek, sturdy, and undeniably striking.
This sleek media wall features bold black vertical slats that add texture and a modern edge. A wall-mounted TV floats above a natural wood mantel, bringing warmth and contrast, while a wide electric fireplace below adds cozy ambiance and balance. The result? A clean, dramatic centerpiece that still feels inviting.
Stained Slats Media Wall
This media wall makes a bold statement with rich, stained maple slats that bring natural texture and warmth to the space. A TV sits cleanly above a sleek black soundbar, while the electric fireplace below adds cozy ambiance with a modern edge. It’s a perfect blend of organic style and contemporary function—all wrapped into one stunning focal point.
Slat Media Wall with Built-In Display Niches
Framed in rich satin black with precision-cut vertical slats, this media wall blends modern elegance with functional artistry. Built-in display niches feature color-changing accent lighting to showcase your favorite décor, while a sleek electric fireplace adds warmth and ambiance without sacrificing style. This isn’t just a feature wall—it’s a curated centerpiece for luxury living.
Floating Media Wall Featuring Slat Paneling
Bold and futuristic, this media wall makes a statement. Vertical black slats frame a smooth center panel, giving the TV a clean, gallery-style presence. Below, a custom-built bench spans the width of the wall, offering sleek style, while hidden LED lighting casts a soft purple glow for an upscale lounge vibe. It’s modern design—dialed all the way up.
4. Stacked Stone Media Walls
Bold, textured, and effortlessly timeless—stacked stone media walls bring natural beauty and architectural drama into your living space. Designed to frame your fireplace and TV, these walls use layered stone veneers to create depth, contrast, and a “wow” factor that never goes out of style.
Whether you’re after a cozy lodge feel, rustic-modern vibes, or just want a wall that looks like it means business, stacked stone delivers. It’s eye-catching without being overpowering.
At Timeless Contracting, we build our stacked stone media walls on a solid birch plywood frame, with a cement board layer in between for added strength and proper support. The result? Long-term durability, a crisp professional finish, and a media wall that feels as solid as it looks.
Wrapped in elegantly stacked stone and anchored by a sleek floating mantel, this media wall radiates upscale comfort. The tall electric fireplace offers a refined glow beneath the flush-mounted TV, creating a polished focal point perfect for elevated living.
Stacked Stone Media Wall with Lighted Display Niches
This media wall blends rustic charm with modern design. Stacked stone anchors the center, giving texture and depth, while custom built-in niches on each side provide perfect spots for décor or lighting. A natural wood mantel adds warmth beneath the flush-mounted TV, and the wide electric fireplace below finishes it off with a sleek, cozy glow. It’s balanced, inviting, and effortlessly stylish.
Stacked Stone Media Wall with Built-in Cabinetry and Lighted Display Niches
This media wall features a floor-to-ceiling stacked stone backdrop that adds rich texture and visual depth. A stained wood mantel floats between the TV and electric fireplace, bringing warmth and contrast to the stone. On either side, built-in white cabinetry offers a clean, functional balance—complete with illuminated display niches above and closed storage below.
Stacked Stone Media Wall with Built-in Niches and Floating Shelves
This striking media wall combines natural textures and modern elements. The stacked stone backdrop adds depth and character, while built-in niches with warm lighting and stained wood shelves offer both function and ambiance. A large TV sits above a clean, linear fireplace, with a matching wood mantel tying the whole design together. It’s cozy, stylish, and built to impress.
Stacked Stone Media Wall with Side Cabinets and Floating Shelves
This tall, dramatic media wall makes a bold statement with its full-height stacked stone center, framed by dark painted walls for added contrast. Flanking each side are dark lower cabinets topped with stained wood, and modern floating shelves that offer stylish display space. It’s a perfect mix of rustic texture, modern lines, and vertical impact, ideal for rooms with high ceilings.
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