The three most popular media wall styles, where each one works best, and what to plan before the TV goes up.
A media wall turns the TV from a black rectangle into a designed part of the room. The right style depends on your space, your furniture and how much texture you want. Here are the three options we install most.
Slat walls
Vertical wood slats with even gaps between them. Slats add texture and make a ceiling feel taller.
- Best for: modern living rooms, entries and bedrooms.
- Good to know: slat spacing has to be laid out carefully so the TV, outlets and edges land in the right places.
Fluted panels
Panels with rounded grooves milled into the face. Fluting gives a softer look than slats and catches light beautifully.
- Best for: transitional and coastal homes, and as a band behind a floating cabinet.
- Good to know: fluted panels are usually painted, so they pair well with painted cabinets nearby.
Large wood panels
Big flat panels in wood veneer, separated by narrow reveal lines. This is the cleanest, most architectural option.
- Best for: minimalist rooms and walls where you want warmth without busy texture.
- Good to know: panel and reveal layout should be centered on the TV and the wall at the same time, which takes planning.
Plan these before the TV goes up
- TV size and height: confirm the exact TV model so the layout and mount location are right.
- Blocking: solid backing behind the panels gives the TV mount and any floating cabinet something strong to hold.
- Cables: plan where the cables will run so nothing hangs below the TV. Any new outlets or wiring should be done by a licensed electrician before the panels go on.
- Storage: a floating media cabinet keeps devices hidden and makes the floor feel open.
Tip: Bring the TV box or model number to the site visit. A few inches of difference in screen size can change the whole panel layout.
Ready to design yours?
We will help you pick the style, plan the layout around your TV, and build the wall and cabinet as one piece.
