
A media wall is all about making your living room work better for you. It brings your television, fire, sound system, and storage into one cohesive space – with less clutter and a better focal point for the whole room. With the media wall fire designed in from the start, everything becomes warmer and inviting. Perfect for cosy evenings in, relaxed weekend entertaining, and everyday comfort.
At Burning Desires, we supply and install premium media wall fireplaces across the North West. Book your free Preston showroom visit today to see them for yourself.
Expertly crafted fireplaces and stoves, finished by skilled professionals
Sustainable materials and efficient performance are always prioritised
Everything is done with your distinct space and style in mind
Top-quality materials and finishes that you can rely on for years to come
Expert guidance, professional installation, and dependable aftercare throughout
A range of fires can be used in a media wall, including electric, gas, and bioethanol fires. Here’s how each of them make great options for media walls:

Electric fires are the most popular choice for media walls as they require no flue or gas supply, making them the easiest to install. Importantly, although modern electric fires produce highly realistic flame effects, heat coming from the top of the unit is minimal, so there’s no risk to the screen.

Gas fires are a great choice if you want strong heat and the look of real flames at the heart of your media wall. As with any gas fire, the key is proper planning – heat management, ventilation and more need to be considered before the media wall is built, and installation must always be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer.

Bioethanol fires burn cleanly with a real, open flame that doesn’t need a flue. They suit media walls where the fire is intended to be mainly decorative rather than as the main heat source, as the flame is less intense. This also makes them a great choice for open-plan spaces where other heating is already in place.

Electric fires are the most popular choice for media walls as they require no flue or gas supply, making them the easiest to install. Importantly, although modern electric fires produce highly realistic flame effects, heat coming from the top of the unit is minimal, so there’s no risk to the screen.

Gas fires are a great choice if you want strong heat and the look of real flames at the heart of your media wall. As with any gas fire, the key is proper planning – heat management, ventilation and more need to be considered before the media wall is built, and installation must always be carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer.

Bioethanol fires burn cleanly with a real, open flame that doesn’t need a flue. They suit media walls where the fire is intended to be mainly decorative rather than as the main heat source, as the flame is less intense. This also makes them a great choice for open-plan spaces where other heating is already in place.
Visual balance matters more than many customers expect. A fire that is much narrower than the television above it looks incomplete, and the wall feels like two separate parts rather than one whole feature. As a guide, the fire width should be close to the width of the screen. This proportion is one of the first things we work through before any product is chosen, because getting it wrong at an early stage can be expensive to fix later.
A media wall project involves more moving parts than a standard fireplace installation, and the finished structure can’t be easily changed once it is up. Here’s how our installation process avoids any mid-build complications.
We start by understanding your room, your design preferences, and what you’re hoping to achieve. We work with you to help reach a clear, personalised specification.
Once we understand the project, we recommend the right fire for your space – factoring in proportions, installation requirements, and your personal style.
We take care of the fireplace element from start to finish, making sure it is properly planned, specified and installed as part of your media wall build.
Once installed, we test and commission the fire, walk you through operation and care, and make sure everything is exactly right before we leave.
BURNING DESIRES FIREPLACES TRANSFORMED MY LIVING SPACE INTO A COZY RETREAT. STYLISH DESIGNS EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS.
Jessica Adams
BURNING DESIRES TRANSFORMED MY SPACE WITH THEIR EXQUISITE DESIGN. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Samantha Green
I RECENTLY MADE MY FIRST PURCHASE FROM BURNING DESIRES, AND I MUST SAY, THE EXPERIENCE EXCEEDED ALL MY EXPECTATIONS!
Daryll Monovic
BURNING DESIRES FIREPLACES TRANSFORMED MY LIVING SPACE INTO A COZY RETREAT. STYLISH DESIGNS EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS.
Jessica Adams
BURNING DESIRES TRANSFORMED MY SPACE WITH THEIR EXQUISITE DESIGN. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Samantha Green
I RECENTLY MADE MY FIRST PURCHASE FROM BURNING DESIRES, AND I MUST SAY, THE EXPERIENCE EXCEEDED ALL MY EXPECTATIONS!
Daryll Monovic
Electric fires are often seen as the best choice for media walls because they require no flue or gas supply, and produce minimal heat output, making them a safe family option. Gas and bioethanol fireplace options are also suitable in the right configurations. Our team can help you choose based on your space, your home’s setup, and how you want the fire to perform.
The best way to understand how a fire will look in a media wall is to see it in person. Our Preston showroom has a range of live-burning electric, gas, and bioethanol media wall fires, so you can see the flame effects, understand the scale, and talk through your project with our team directly.
There is no pressure to make a decision on the day. Bring your plans, your ideas, or just your questions. We will take it from there.
