Fireplace Feature Walls with TV, Built-Ins & Custom Finishes
Create a stronger focal point with a custom fireplace wall designed around your TV, room proportions, materials, storage needs, and overall interior style.
From simple fireplace bump-outs to complete walls with built-ins, stone, wood, shelving, and integrated lighting, each project is planned for the actual space.
From simple fireplace bump-outs to complete walls with built-ins, stone, wood, shelving, and integrated lighting, each project is planned for the actual space.
Custom Design
Fireplace Integration
Professional Installation
- Built Around the RoomWall size, ceiling height, TV, fireplace, furniture, and existing architecture.
- Multiple Finish OptionsStone, porcelain, painted finishes, wood, slats, trim, and lighting.
- DC Metro ServiceWashington DC • Northern Virginia • Maryland
Fireplace Wall Ideas for Different Rooms & Budgets
A fireplace wall can be simple and minimal or become a complete architectural feature with TV integration, cabinetry, shelving, lighting, and layered materials.
- Clean & Minimal
Simple Fireplace Bump-Out
A streamlined fireplace feature that adds depth and a focal point without cabinetry or complicated details. - Modern Media Feature
Fireplace + TV Wall
Combine the TV and electric fireplace into one clean architectural composition with concealed wiring and coordinated finishes. - Storage & Display
Fireplace with Built-Ins
Frame the fireplace with custom cabinetry, open shelving, and lighting for a balanced wall with practical storage. - Natural Texture
Stone Fireplace Wall
Make the fireplace the architectural centerpiece with floor-to-ceiling stone and a substantial natural wood mantel. - Warm Contemporary Design
Wood & Slat Fireplace Wall
Mix vertical wood slats, textured finishes, and subtle lighting for a warmer, more contemporary fireplace feature. - Designed for Tall Spaces
High-Ceiling Fireplace Feature
Use vertical materials, architectural panels, and lighting to create a fireplace wall that fits the scale of a double-height room.
Combine Fireplace, TV, Storage, Materials & Lighting
A fireplace wall can be simple or highly customized. The final design depends on which elements you want to combine and how they should work together in the room.
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Electric Fireplace
Choose the size and format based on the width of the wall and the overall composition. -
TV Integration
Plan the TV position, soundbar, viewing height, and concealed wiring as part of the wall design. -
Mantel
Add a wood, painted, or stone mantel to create separation between the fireplace and TV or artwork. -
Stone & Porcelain
Use stone veneer, porcelain, or marble-look panels to create a stronger architectural focal point. -
Wood Slats & Panels
Bring warmth and texture with vertical slats, white oak, walnut, or painted architectural panels. -
Shelving & Cabinets
Add open shelves, niches, or lower cabinetry for storage and display. -
Integrated Lighting
Use warm LED lighting to highlight shelves, niches, panels, or architectural edges. -
Decorative Trim
Molding, panel details, and painted trim can give the wall a more classic or transitional character.
Choose the Right Finish for the Fireplace Feature
The same fireplace layout can feel completely different depending on the materials. Stone, porcelain, painted surfaces, wood, slats, and trim each create a different level of texture, warmth, and architectural impact.
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Stone Veneer
Adds natural texture and works well for both traditional and contemporary fireplace walls. -
Porcelain & Marble-Look Panels
Creates a cleaner, more refined surface with fewer joints and a modern architectural feel. -
Painted MDF & Trim
A flexible option for molding, panel details, fireplace bump-outs, and transitional designs. -
Limewash & Textured Finishes
Soft mineral and plaster-like finishes add depth without making the wall feel heavy. -
White Oak & Walnut
Natural wood works well for mantels, shelves, cabinetry, slats, and accent panels. -
Vertical Wood Slats
Adds rhythm and warmth, especially in modern and asymmetrical fireplace designs. -
Integrated LED Lighting
Warm lighting can highlight shelves, edges, niches, or material transitions. - We usually recommend limiting the design to a few coordinated finishes so the fireplace remains the focal point without making the wall feel overly busy.
A Clear Process for Custom Fireplace Walls
We keep the project organized from the first photos to the finished installation, with the design, materials, scope, and budget defined before work begins.
Photos, Dimensions & Inspiration
Send wall photos, approximate width and ceiling height, TV size, preferred fireplace size, ZIP code, inspiration images, and target budget.
Consultation & Measurements
We review the room, confirm measurements, discuss materials, layout, fireplace placement, TV position, lighting, and existing conditions.
Design & Proposal
We define the project direction, materials, included work, pricing, and any electrical or specialty items that require separate coordination.
Installation & Finishing
The fireplace wall is built, finished, and installed according to the approved scope, followed by final detailing and cleanup.
What Do Custom Fireplace Walls Typically Cost?
Pricing depends on wall size, ceiling height, fireplace size, materials, cabinetry, lighting, TV integration, and installation complexity.
- Simple Fireplace FeatureTypical Range: $4,000–$7,000+
Best for smaller bump-outs, simple surrounds, mantels, and limited decorative details. - Fireplace + TV WallTypical Range: $6,000–$10,000+
Usually includes TV integration, concealed wiring, coordinated finishes, and a more developed architectural composition. - Fireplace + Built-InsTypical Range: $9,000–$15,000+
Adds custom cabinetry, shelving, lighting, storage, and more material combinations around the fireplace. - Large / High-Ceiling Fireplace WallTypical Range: $12,000–$20,000+
For taller walls, larger fireplaces, premium materials, extensive cabinetry, and more complex construction.
Main Cost Factors
Wall size • Ceiling height • Fireplace size • TV integration • Stone or porcelain • Wood details • Cabinetry • Shelving • LED lighting • Existing conditions
Wall size • Ceiling height • Fireplace size • TV integration • Stone or porcelain • Wood details • Cabinetry • Shelving • LED lighting • Existing conditions
Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Fireplace Walls
Can you install an electric fireplace?
Yes. The fireplace can be incorporated into the overall wall design based on its size, clearances, and installation requirements.
Can the TV go above the fireplace?
Yes. We plan the TV height, fireplace position, mantel, soundbar, and overall proportions together so the wall remains comfortable to use.
Can you build around an existing fireplace?
In many cases, yes. It depends on the existing fireplace, wall construction, clearances, and the type of finish or built-ins being added.
What materials can be used?
Common options include stone veneer, porcelain, painted panels, limewash, wood slats, white oak, walnut, decorative trim, and cabinetry.
Do you handle electrical work?
Licensed electrical work is handled separately when required. We can coordinate the project around your electrician or a licensed electrician brought into the project.
How long does a fireplace wall project take?
Smaller projects may take only a few days, while larger walls with built-ins, stone, lighting, or high ceilings require more time.
How much does a fireplace feature wall cost?
Simple projects may start around the lower end of the ranges shown on this page, while larger custom walls with cabinetry, premium finishes, and high ceilings can reach $15,000–$20,000+.
What do you need for an estimate?
Send wall photos, approximate width and ceiling height, TV size, preferred fireplace size, ZIP code, inspiration images, and target budget.
Yes. The fireplace can be incorporated into the overall wall design based on its size, clearances, and installation requirements.
Can the TV go above the fireplace?
Yes. We plan the TV height, fireplace position, mantel, soundbar, and overall proportions together so the wall remains comfortable to use.
Can you build around an existing fireplace?
In many cases, yes. It depends on the existing fireplace, wall construction, clearances, and the type of finish or built-ins being added.
What materials can be used?
Common options include stone veneer, porcelain, painted panels, limewash, wood slats, white oak, walnut, decorative trim, and cabinetry.
Do you handle electrical work?
Licensed electrical work is handled separately when required. We can coordinate the project around your electrician or a licensed electrician brought into the project.
How long does a fireplace wall project take?
Smaller projects may take only a few days, while larger walls with built-ins, stone, lighting, or high ceilings require more time.
How much does a fireplace feature wall cost?
Simple projects may start around the lower end of the ranges shown on this page, while larger custom walls with cabinetry, premium finishes, and high ceilings can reach $15,000–$20,000+.
What do you need for an estimate?
Send wall photos, approximate width and ceiling height, TV size, preferred fireplace size, ZIP code, inspiration images, and target budget.
Planning a Fireplace Feature Wall?
Share a few photos of the room along with approximate wall dimensions, TV and fireplace size, ZIP code, inspiration images, and your target budget. We’ll review the project and help you understand the most practical design direction and preliminary price range.