What's the best media wall electric fire?

Media wall configurations remain UK homeowners’ favourite living-room upgrade. With clean lines, hidden cables and realistic flame pictures, media walls are dedicated feature pieces that combine your screen and storage with a built-in fireplace. 

For this kind of build, electric appliances are the preferred choice. They’re slim, don’t need a chimney or flue, and some are designed to recess flush into studwork. 

If you’re worried about the effects of heat on your TV, don’t be: with electric, heat output is modest and front-facing, so (provided you follow the manufacturer’s recommended clearances) mounting a screen above the fire should be perfectly safe. 

So, what’s the best media wall fire for your space? That all depends: you need to consider the width, flame realism, installation potential (e.g., one-, two- or three-sided) and extras like mood lighting or anti-reflective glass. 

1. Solus E-Line Solus VS150 Electric Fire

When you want a media wall fire that captures attention, the Solus E-Line Solus VS150 Electric Fire does not disappoint. The VS150 has a classic, edge-to-edge look with the flexibility to suit almost any build. 

It can be installed three-sided, two-sided (corner), or as a clean inset for a minimalist ribbon of flame. For a true feature-wall effect, this fire comes with an optional ambient mood-lighting kit, nine flame colour options and a realistic coppice log set. 

The VS150 is an everyday practical: it offers homeowners up to 1.8 kW of heat (adjustable via manual or remote control) and comes with a generous 6-year manufacturer's warranty. 

Why it’s an ultimate media-wall fire

  • Multi-format install (1/2/3-sided)
  • Flame & fuel-bed personalisation
  • Solid output (up to 1.8 kW)
  • Long warranty (up to 6 years)

2. British Fires New Forest 1600 Electric Fire

The British Fire's New Forest 1600 Electric Fire has become a benchmark for electric fire realism. The New Forest 1600s flame picture is wide, deep and natural (especially with the brand’s hand-finished, Hampshire New Forest-inspired logs). 

This is the signature edition, or for an additional cost, buyers can upgrade to the Deluxe Real Logs (crafted from real, treated timber). 

To enhance your flames even more, the Black Edition comes with darker rear glass that intensifies flame contrast. There’s an optional anti-reflective glass that virtually disappears, plus a neat finishing trim if you’re using it as a single-sided feature. 

All editions include LED lighting, remote control, wall-mount option, and a standard UK plug, with heat topping out at 1.5kW. 

Why it’s an ultimate media-wall fire

  • Premium log options
  • Anti-reflective glass option
  • Wall-mount kit
  • Wide aspect (looks great beneath a TV)

3. Elgin & Hall Pryzm Arteon Electric Fire

The Elgin & Hall Pryzm Arteon Electric Fire is for those who value flexibility. 

Available in multiple widths (including 1000 and 1250), it can be fitted one-sided, two-sided or fully three-sided and arrives with blanking plates so you can decide on site. But the Pryzm Arteon offers much more than installation flexibility. 

The 5D flame effect, glowing ember log bed and 13 dimmable fuel-bed colours (with a rotation mode) give you lots of ways to style your room. 

Elgin & Hall’s heater delivers up to 1.5 kW (managed via a 7-day programmable thermostat remote), and you can extend the look with an optional LED mood-lighting strip that runs off the same handset. 

Why it’s an ultimate media-wall fire

  • One box, three installation styles
  • Deep customisation (5D flames + 13 fuel-bed colours)
  • Thermostat remote with weekly scheduling
  • Supplied media (pebbles, bark, slate & crystals)

4. Dimplex Ignite XLF 74 electric fire (XLF74)

The Dimplex Ignite XLF 74 electric fire (XLF74) is the dream for a media wall. Its 147 mm recess depth helps keep the wall profile trim, and the frameless, edge-to-edge glass looks ultra-modern under a TV.

Dimplex’s Optiflame technology offers six flame colours (with adjustable brightness) over an acrylic-ice bed, or you can add a driftwood & river-rock set for a softer, more natural feel. 

Heat output peaks at 2.0 kW, and Comfort$aver technology automatically trims fan speed and heat to maintain your set temperature – perfect for keeping electrical appliances cool inside the wall. 

Why it’s an ultimate media-wall fire

  • Super-slim 147 mm body for easy recessing
  • High output (up to 2.0 kW)
  • Clean, frameless look
  • Choice of fuel bed (acrylic-ice or driftwood/rock) 

Shop for media wall fires with Fires2U! 

If you’re ready to build your dream media wall, be sure to check out our top four picks. Brands like Elgin & Hall, Solus, Dimplex, and British Fires have countless options for media wall fires. 

So, if you want tailored advice on sizing or installation, call 0151 525 9980 or email sales@fires2u.com, and we’ll help you plan it right first time. When you’re ready, place an order! With Fires2U, you can enjoy manufacturer guarantees and our price-match promise.