Bespoke Media Walls: A Modern Essential for your Living Room

The living room has always been the heart of the home. A space to relax, entertain and spend time together. But in recent years, we’ve seen a noticeable shift in how this space functions. One feature in particular has emerged as a defining element in modern interior design: the bespoke media wall.

Bespoke navy blue media wall with integrated TV, open shelving, drawers, and ambient lighting

At Prenwood, we’ve seen a sharp rise in clients asking for custom-built media walls, designed to bring together form and function in one beautifully integrated feature. More than just a place to mount a TV, a media wall can house sound systems, display shelving and storage - all tailored to suit the way you live.

Why invest in a bespoke media wall?

A bespoke media wall gives you more than a sleek aesthetic. It can offer:

  • Fully integrated storage, keeping cables and tech neatly out of sight
  • Tailored shelving for books, decorative pieces or personal touches
  • Concealed lighting for a warm, ambient feel
  • Timber panelling or slatted fronts for texture and warmth
  • Seamless cabinetry, made to measure and designed to blend in beautifully

Whether you’re working with a large open-plan living space or a more compact snug, our media walls are always designed around your layout and lifestyle.

Contemporary living room with white timber-clad media wall, electric fireplace, and open shelving
Timber shelving with integrated lighting and natural textures, styled with ceramics and booksOak and navy blue painted media unit with open display shelving and accessoriesBuilt-in bookcase with painted wood finish, drawers, and open shelving, designed by Prenwood
Slatted oak media wall with built-in TV, floating base cabinets, and rustic ceiling beam

Custom colour media walls: Inject your personality

While we love working with natural timber, many of our bespoke media wall designs feature rich, expressive colour finished in our in-house spray booth for a flawless, long-lasting result.

Whether you're after deep forest green, soft stone grey, or something bolder, we offer a curated range of finishes, or can colour match to any tone you'd like. The result? Joinery that blends seamlessly into your interior palette, or confidently contrasts it.

Raspberry-painted bookcase with integrated display shelving and decorative tribal bowlsBold pink custom-painted bookcase with open display shelves and shaker-style lower cabinetryPink-painted open shelving with display objects and plant styling in bespoke joinery

Using colour in joinery allows us to:

  • Highlight architectural details like slatted timber or panelling
  • Add softness or depth to larger media wall units
  • Tie cabinetry into the broader interior scheme
  • Provide a more contemporary alternative to raw wood

All colour finishes are professionally sprayed on-site in our dedicated booth, ensuring consistency, durability and a premium finish you won’t get with off-the-shelf units.

Colour doesn’t cover the timber — it enhances the detail.

Nathan, Sprayer / Finisher
Black slatted media wall with recessed TV and built-in fireplace, designed by PrenwoodBespoke oak media wall with slatted cabinet doors and integrated TV storage

What wood is best for Media Walls?

Our design process is always led by material and context. We favour natural timbers with timeless finishes such as oak, ash and walnut. We’re careful to design joinery that feels like an extension of the home, not an afterthought.

In many of our recent projects, we’ve used:

  • Slatted oak panelling to bring rhythm and warmth to a space
  • Flush push-to-open doors for a minimalist look
  • Stone or timber tops for added durability and tactility
  • Floating elements to create a sense of lightness in open-plan rooms

We see media wall joinery as a way to introduce texture, hide clutter, and provide a clean visual anchor - all without dominating the room.

Close-up of bullnose marble edge detail on custom media wall cabinetryClose-up of bronze or aged metal detail in bespoke shelving unit
Luxury home cinema with dark timber media wall and plush velvet seating
Contemporary media wall with dark timber cabinetry, open shelving, and marble detailingLuxury media room with illuminated bar, bespoke cabinetry, and integrated lighting features

How to plan your own custom media wall

If you’re looking to add a bespoke media wall to your home, we’d love to help you bring the idea to life. We offer fully tailored joinery design and build services, working with homeowners, architects and interior designers to create thoughtful, material-led solutions.

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