Fireplace TV Wall Ideas: 10 Ways to Style Your Media Wall
A great fireplace TV wall keeps the screen and the fire centred, balances both sides with shelves, lamps or plants, and hides the cables. Here are ten media wall ideas, from cosy cottage to clean modern, each with the pieces you need.
Key takeaways
- Centre the TV and the fire on the wall, and on the main sofa.
- Balance both sides with matching shelves, lamps, plants or art.
- Hide the cables in a cord cover or behind the unit.
- Keep the fireplace front and vents clear of decor and fabric.
- Anchor the unit and the TV to the wall, especially with children at home.
How do you style a fireplace TV wall?
Centre the TV and the fireplace on the wall and on your main sofa, then balance both sides with matching shelves, lamps, plants or art. Keep the top of the unit simple, hide the cables, and leave the front of the fireplace and any vents clear. The ten ideas below show how to do that in different styles, each with the pieces you need.
What should you plan first?
- The TV size: on a stand, choose a TV narrower than the unit. Our 180 cm stand suits TVs up to about 75 inches; our TV stand size guide explains why.
- The height: aim for the centre of the screen near seated eye level.
- The outlet: plug an electric fireplace straight into a wall outlet, not an extension cord or power bar, and plan the cable route.
- The seating: face the main sofa towards the wall; our living room layout ideas show eight arrangements.
10 fireplace TV wall ideas
1. Warm neutral glam
A cream fireplace unit with gold legs, a taupe sofa and touches of gold give a soft, hotel-style look. Keep the walls warm white and repeat the gold in a mirror or frames.
Pieces: cream fireplace TV stand, taupe tufted sofa set, gold-framed mirror or art, cream and gold cushions.
2. Floating shelves on both sides
Two or three floating shelves on each side of the TV frame the wall and give you display space. Keep the shelves at the same heights on both sides, and leave gaps between objects so it does not look cluttered.
Pieces: fireplace TV stand, two sets of matching floating shelves, books, small plants and a few ceramics.
3. Wall-mounted TV with a clear top
Mount the TV just above the unit and keep the top of the stand almost bare, with one low vase or tray. The fireplace becomes the star, and the room looks calmer.
Pieces: fireplace TV stand, TV wall mount, paintable cord cover, one low decorative piece.
4. Balanced gallery wall
Frame the TV with art on both sides rather than above it. Use frames in one colour and keep the outer edges of the arrangement level, so the wall reads as one design.
Pieces: fireplace TV stand, six to ten frames in one finish, a level and a paper template.
5. Dark accent wall
Paint the TV wall a deep colour such as navy, forest green or charcoal. A dark wall makes a black screen almost disappear when it is off, and a cream unit stands out in front of it.
Pieces: fireplace TV stand, a deep paint colour, brass or gold accents, a red patterned rug for warmth.
6. Panelled or slatted wall
Add wall panelling, picture-frame moulding or vertical wood slats behind the unit for texture. It works in both traditional and modern rooms, and slats can hide a cable channel.
Pieces: fireplace TV stand, moulding or slat panels, paint to match the wall.
7. Layered lighting
A pair of wall lights or table lamps on each side, plus soft bias lighting behind the TV, makes the wall glow in the evening. With the flame effect on, it is the cosiest corner of the room.
Pieces: fireplace TV stand, two wall lights or lamps, an LED strip made for the back of a TV, warm-white bulbs.
8. Cosy cottage
Mix natural textures: a woven basket for throws, a few trailing plants, a wooden bowl and a chunky knit blanket on the nearest chair. Keep fabric and baskets away from the fireplace front.
Pieces: fireplace TV stand, baskets, plants, a knit throw, an accent chair angled towards the fire.
9. Modern minimal
Show only the TV, the fireplace and one or two objects. Hide every cable, keep the wall plain and let the clean lines of the unit do the work.
Pieces: fireplace TV stand, cord cover, one sculptural vase, a simple rug.
10. Simple symmetry
The quickest win: put a matching pair of anything on each side of the unit, such as tall plants, floor lamps or narrow cabinets. Symmetry makes any media wall look planned.
Pieces: fireplace TV stand, a pair of tall plants or floor lamps.
How do you keep a media wall safe?
- Keep the fireplace front and vents clear of decor, throws, curtains and paper, and follow the clearances in the fireplace manual.
- Anchor the unit to the wall, and mount the TV or attach it to both the stand and the wall, as Health Canada recommends.
- Keep tempting items off the top where children might climb for them; see our child safety checklist.
- Use a wall outlet for the fireplace, not an extension cord or power bar.
Shop the look
Our electric fireplace TV stand
Our Turkish Electric Fireplace TV Stand measures 180 x 40 x 50 cm, with cream, padded channel-style panels, rounded ends, gold-finish legs and a built-in electric fireplace insert with a flame effect. It suits TVs up to about 75 inches on top, or any size mounted above it. Ask our team for the exact power rating, and see what it costs to run in our electric fireplace running cost guide. Stock is limited, so call or visit to check availability.
New to fireplace stands? Our electric fireplace TV stand guide covers the basics, and our warm neutral living room guide shows how to build the rest of the room.
See the fireplace TV stand in Hamilton
See the flame effect and the finish in person at Home Centre Green, 110 Lancing Dr, Unit 2, Hamilton, ON L8W 3A1, with free parking outside. Bring a photo of your wall, and our free design consultation can help you plan it.
We are open Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. We are closed on Sundays. Call or WhatsApp us on (905) 253-0202, or send us a message.
Frequently asked questions
How do you decorate around a TV with a fireplace?
Keep the TV and fireplace centred on the wall, then balance the sides with matching pieces such as floating shelves, a pair of lamps, tall plants or framed art. Keep the top of the unit simple, hide the cables, and leave the front of the fireplace and any vents clear.
Should the TV go above the fireplace?
With a low electric fireplace TV stand, the TV sits on top of the unit or is mounted just above it, so the screen stays close to eye level. With a tall built-in fireplace, a TV mounted high above it can strain your neck, so keep the centre of the screen as close to seated eye level as you can.
What size TV fits on a 180 cm fireplace stand?
A TV narrower than the stand looks best. A 75 inch TV is about 166 cm wide, so it fits on our 180 cm stand with space at each end, while an 85 inch TV is about 188 cm wide and would overhang. If you mount the TV on the wall, the screen can be any size that looks balanced.
How do I hide TV cables on a media wall?
Plan the outlet and cable route before the unit goes against the wall. Run cables behind the stand, use a paintable cord cover on the wall for a mounted TV, and tie spare length together. Plug an electric fireplace straight into a wall outlet, not an extension cord or power bar.
What can I put on either side of a fireplace TV stand?
Matching pieces on each side keep the wall balanced: floating shelves with books and a few objects, a pair of tall plants, table or floor lamps, wall lights, or two pieces of framed art. Choose items of a similar height and colour on both sides so the wall looks planned.
Home Centre Green Design Team
The team behind our Hamilton showroom. We help customers choose Turkish-made sofas, beds and carpets every day, and we write these guides to answer the questions we hear most in store.
