Source: https://www.thewallshop.co.uk/blog Journal # Journal: media wall guides, costs and ideas. How walls are specified, what they cost, what happens on installation day and which devices are worth the money. Written by the people who build them. [Guides20 October 2026 ยท 5 min read ## Living room wall panelling ideas: 12 looks that work Twelve living room wall panelling ideas, from marble TV walls and slatted panels to wooden and fabric effect boards, with what each costs and how to fit it. Read the article](https://www.thewallshop.co.uk/blog/living-room-wall-panelling-ideas) [Guides5 min read ## How to hide TV cables on a wall, with or without chasing How to hide TV cables on a wall: cable covers, in-wall kits, chased conduit and built-out walls compared, with the electrical rules UK homes must follow. 17 October 2026](https://www.thewallshop.co.uk/blog/how-to-hide-tv-cables) [Guides5 min read ## Media wall mistakes: 10 regrets to avoid before you build The media wall mistakes owners regret most: a TV too high, no ventilation, the wrong fire, sockets in the wrong place and joints that crack in a year. 17 October 2026](https://www.thewallshop.co.uk/blog/media-wall-mistakes) [Guides4 min read ## Are media walls going out of fashion? An honest answer Are media walls going out of fashion, or just the cheap ones? What makes one date, what lasts, and whether a media wall helps or hurts when you sell. 17 October 2026](https://www.thewallshop.co.uk/blog/are-media-walls-going-out-of-fashion) [Process4 min read ## How to choose a media wall installer: 12 questions to ask Choosing a media wall company? Twelve questions to ask before paying a deposit: materials, electrics, the fire, what the price covers, timings and warranty. 17 October 2026](https://www.thewallshop.co.uk/blog/how-to-choose-a-media-wall-installer) [Materials4 min read ## How to cover uneven walls without plastering Cracked, bumpy or Artexed walls? How to cover uneven walls without replastering: lining paper, overboarding and wall panels compared on cost and mess. 17 October 2026](https://www.thewallshop.co.uk/blog/cover-uneven-walls-without-plastering) [Guides5 min read ## TV feature wall ideas that work in a real living room TV feature wall ideas that hold up in daylight: sizing the panel to the screen, choosing a finish, lighting the edges and hiding the cables. 7 October 2026](https://www.thewallshop.co.uk/blog/tv-feature-wall-ideas) [Guides4 min read ## How high should a TV be mounted? Heights by room How high to mount a TV in a living room, a bedroom or above a fire: the eye-level rule, heights for 55 to 75-inch screens and when to tilt it. 7 October 2026](https://www.thewallshop.co.uk/blog/how-high-to-mount-a-tv) [Materials4 min read ## Bathroom wall panels vs tiles: an honest comparison Bathroom wall panels vs tiles compared honestly: fitting time, cleaning, mould, durability, cost and where tiles still win, before you choose. 7 October 2026](https://www.thewallshop.co.uk/blog/bathroom-wall-panels-vs-tiles) [Smart tech4 min read ## Smart bedside table ideas: light, charging and sound Smart bedside table ideas worth having: a proper reading light, charging with no cable on show, a night light, sound and one switch for the room. 7 October 2026](https://www.thewallshop.co.uk/blog/smart-bedside-table-ideas) [Smart tech4 min read ## Electric curtains: how motorised tracks work and cost Electric curtains explained: how a motorised track works, battery or mains, what weight it carries, how it joins your scenes and what it costs fitted. 7 October 2026](https://www.thewallshop.co.uk/blog/electric-curtains-guide) [Guides5 min read ## Choosing an electric fire for a media wall How to choose an electric fire for a media wall: the right type, the right width, how much heat you need, the gap to the TV and what it costs to run. 28 September 2026](https://www.thewallshop.co.uk/blog/electric-fire-for-media-wall) [Guides4 min read ## Media wall with a fireplace or chimney breast Planning a media wall with a fireplace or chimney breast? What to do with the breast, the alcoves, an old fire opening or a real stove. 28 September 2026](https://www.thewallshop.co.uk/blog/media-wall-with-fireplace) [Guides4 min read ## Small media wall ideas for tight rooms and bedrooms Small media wall ideas that work in a snug, a flat or a bedroom: keeping it shallow, sizing the TV, vertical fires, lighting and what to leave out. 28 September 2026](https://www.thewallshop.co.uk/blog/small-media-wall-ideas) [Materials5 min read ## Marble effect wall panels: a buyer's guide Marble effect wall panels compared: PVC, SPC, UV sheet and mineral board, the fire ratings that matter, how many you need and how to make them look real. 28 September 2026](https://www.thewallshop.co.uk/blog/marble-effect-wall-panels) [Guides5 min read ## How to build a media wall: the honest guide What a media wall is made of, the order the work happens in, where self-builders come unstuck, and when buying one built is simply cheaper. 18 September 2026](https://www.thewallshop.co.uk/blog/how-to-build-a-media-wall) [Pricing4 min read ## How much does a media wall cost in the UK? How much does a media wall cost? Every number in one place: the five packages, the fire, delivery, installation and VAT, and what changes the total. 17 September 2026](https://www.thewallshop.co.uk/blog/how-much-does-a-media-wall-cost) [Guides3 min read ## What is a media wall? A plain-English answer A media wall is a built-in wall around your TV and electric fire, with lit shelving and hidden cables. What is in one, what it costs and who it suits. 16 September 2026](https://www.thewallshop.co.uk/blog/what-is-a-media-wall) [Guides2 min read ## Media wall or smart wall: which one do you actually need? They share the same modules, the same finishes and the same install team. The difference is what happens after the wall is on the wall. 2 September 2026](https://www.thewallshop.co.uk/blog/media-wall-or-smart-wall) [Process2 min read ## What actually happens on installation day Two to four hours, no plaster, no chasing and no skip on the drive. A walk through the day, hour by hour. 19 August 2026](https://www.thewallshop.co.uk/blog/what-happens-on-installation-day) [Materials2 min read ## Carbon Rock Board explained: A1 fire rating, finishes and where it fits Our flagship panel is rated A1 for fire, comes in over a hundred finishes and is sold by the board. Here is what that means in a real room. 28 July 2026](https://www.thewallshop.co.uk/blog/carbon-rock-board-explained) [Smart tech2 min read ## One panel instead of five switches: living with a MixPad What a wall panel replaces, what it does not, and the two settings worth changing in the first week. 11 July 2026](https://www.thewallshop.co.uk/blog/one-panel-instead-of-five-switches) ## Read enough? Price your wall. Answer three questions, see an indicative price, and pick up where you left off any time. No pressure, no obligation. [Start a quote](https://www.thewallshop.co.uk/quote) [Call 0141 231 1950](tel:+441412311950)