The Best Electric Fires For Media Walls
Electric fires are an excellent way to provide warmth, ambience, and create a focal point for your wall. Most electric fireplaces employ LED lights to create dazzling fire effects. They also offer a lower amount of heat than traditional fireplaces.
They also include features like open window detection and ambient lighting kits that sync with your music to create a stunning visual experience.
1. British Fires New Forest 1600
This fireplace is designed to give a mesmerising flame display that stretches across the entire fire. This centerpiece will transform your home with its deep, real flame colours. They capture the finer details of a log from the New Forest National Park. The logs are made to the highest standards and sit comfortably on top of wood chips and husks that create an earthy ambience.
The air curtain technology is engineered to distribute 1.5kW of heat efficiently across your room. Electric fires are a superior alternative to gas fires, which often require an open chimney to operate. They don't emit smoke or carbon monoxide and are more sustainable.
A black trim option, anti-reflective glass front and premium real logs are all available to enhance the appearance of this stunning fireplace. With a choice of three-sided designs, corner or flush and a variety of installation options to suit your space, this electric fire offers full design flexibility no matter the size of your room.
This fire is ideal for an media wall. Its small dimensions for framing allow you to install it on a pre-built mock wall, or you can remove the fireplace entirely and install it directly onto the wall with an optional wall mount kit.
As the name suggests the electric fire is inspired by the natural beauty of the New Forest in Hampshire. The signature logs are made to the highest quality and capture every detail that is found on a log within the New Forest National Park. The LED flame images set against a backdrop of husks and wood chips, create an authentic woodland scene that is cozy and modern.
2. Elgin & Hall Pryzm Arteon 3SL
It is designed to allow a 1, 2 or three-sided installation straight out of the box, this striking hole-in-the-wall electric fire is sure to captivate and amaze. With a stunning 5-D flame effect, as well as a stunning multi-LED effect fuel bed, with 13 colour options and rotation setting that makes it the perfect focal point for your media wall. The heater is discrete and provides the perfect 1.5kW of heat that can be controlled with a 7 day thermostat that can be programmed to adjust flame settings and fuel bed colours.
The best media wall electric fires aren't just dazzling visual delights, they're also planet-friendly. By reducing their heat output to just the amount of ambient warmth you need They use less energy, which can save you money on your electricity bills. The flame-only setting lets you to take pleasure in the hypnotic dance of flames without the need to increase the temperature. This is ideal for rooms that have low or no need for heat.
Inset vs wall-hung
Inset and wall-mounted media wall electric fireplaces are two of the most popular types. Inset models such as the Vision Futura 1500 and the Evonic Halo 1500 XT are built into walls and feature a flush finish that blends seamlessly with the walls surrounding it. Inset electric fireplaces can be more expensive and require an opening already in place.
media wall with electric log burner Fireplaces & Stoves , like the Hall and Elgin Pryzm Arteon 3, are wall-hung. As they're not installed into the wall, they don't need a pre-existing opening and are relatively cheap to set up. They are more adaptable than inset electric fires with some models featuring a wide range of different designs and trims to fit your decor. Wall-mounted models can still protrude from the wall and not work for all styles of rooms. They also can hinder the flow of air in smaller rooms because they'll likely radiate heat upwards instead of across the room.
3. Vision Futura 1500
An electric fire can make the perfect finishing touch to a wall of media that creates a stunning focal feature that is enjoyable to relax in front of. These modern fires have plenty of new features to add value to your home with, including the option of a flame-effect-only setting that conserves energy, as well as the ability to blow cool air which is ideal for hot summer nights.
A media wall is an area dedicated to your entertainment setup. It could include a TV, sound system or other equipment that you use frequently. This is a modern take on the old entertainment centres and can give an elegant, well-organized look while freeing up space in the room.
Modern electric fires can be mounted on the wall, and based on the design, they can either be inset or freestanding. An inset fire is designed to be inserted into the opening of a fireplace, which makes it easier to install and looks more unified in your living spaces. Freestanding fires like the Gallery Collection Hopton and Dimplex Danville are great for those who don't have fireplace recesses and can be moved between rooms for flexibility.
Whatever method of installation you decide to use, ensure that the fire is situated close to a power socket so that you can plug it in and test all functions prior to fitting. In accordance with the rules, you'll need place the fire away from flammable materials.
Keep in mind that most electric fireplaces for media walls have only a small amount of heat output and are ideal for supplementary heating to your central heating systems. They are not suitable for heating large spaces, and are able to only warm rooms. Some models come with a handy remote with a variety of heat settings and backlighting choices to suit your mood or atmosphere.
4. Evonic Halo 1500 XT
For those who have limited space for a freestanding fireplace, media wall electric fires are a fantastic alternative. Rather than having to lug in logs or mess with gas lines, these fires are powered by electricity, delivering stunning flames that can be managed from the comfort of your sofa. Most often, they provide just enough warmth to ease the chill of the cold and make it cosier.
These fires are available in a variety of sizes and shapes, so you can pick the one that is most suitable for your media wall. Some models can be mounted directly on the wall while others are designed to fit into an opening or cavity. Inset models also tend to offer better heat distribution since they're not obstructed by the chimney.
If you choose an item that is mounted on the front one of the Evonic Halo 1500 XT (formerly Lita) boasts an extended flame image to increase its aesthetic appeal and provide additional visual depth. The range's intelligent integration is another selling point, allowing you to control the flame from your phone or tablet using an app. This is a great feature when you're on the go or away from home, helping to save energy when the fire isn't being used.
We recommend you visit one of our showrooms for fireplaces and look at the Evonic Halo 1500 XT installed. We'll also demonstrate the ease of installation and operation. Once you've made accurate measurements, you can compare them against product specifications to determine the ideal fire for your media wall. Contact us today to speak to our knowledgeable staff or visit our Sale or Cheadle branches for more information.
5. Celsi Electriflame VR Volare 1100
The Celsi Electriflame Volare 1100 suite is the most advanced in technology. It will elevate your living space. This modern electric fire set is equipped with the latest technology for flame projection that produces an unmistakable, real flame sophistication. You and your guests will be left in awe.
In contrast to traditional electric fireplaces that display flame effects on a screen at the back, our Electriflame range utilizes LED lighting to create the illusion of flames in the front, center, and back of the fuel bed, giving an incredibly captivating effect. The result is an incredibly real log fire effect safely enclosed behind glass.
This wall-mounted electric fireplace is perfect for those looking for an elegant, sleek look in their home. It's also simple to set up. This modern fire can be easily mounted on a wall that is flat. It comes with an adjustable bracket that is simple to put up and comes in several chic colours.
Like all of our electric fire suites, the Electriflame VR Volare is easy to use due to a variety of smart controls which include thermostatic control as well as a 7 day timer. You can also take full advantage of the 0.8kW heating power or select to operate it with a flame-only setting.
With a wide selection of fireplace suites and wall-mounted electric fire suites to suit any interior style, there's no better way to elevate your media wall than the stunning Celsi Electriflame. Visit our showrooms in Cheadle or Stockport to view this sleek fire suite.