--- title: "Bespoke Media Walls Edinburgh: Hidden Cables | Sweet Homes" description: "Media walls built in our Edinburgh workshop to your exact wall. Hidden cables, integrated lighting, solid joinery, no flat-pack. 130+ combined reviews across Google and Edinburgh Trusted Trader." canonical: "https://mysweethomes.co.uk/media-walls-edinburgh/" published: 2026-08-27 updated: 2026-08-27 --- ![Custom media wall in Edinburgh with integrated shelving and concealed cabling](/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Media-Wall.webp) # Media Walls Edinburgh A measured joinery build planned around the wall, screen, storage, cable access, lighting and any integrated electric fire. [Ask about a media wall](/enquire/?service=media_wall&placement=service_hero#project-enquiry) ★ 4.9/5 · 130+ combined reviews across Google and Edinburgh Trusted Trader · 12-month workmanship warranty · Written quote before work starts · No obligation ![](/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/sh-stamp-black.png) ## Cost, timing and fit at a glance Our usual range for a bespoke media wall in Edinburgh is £2,400–£7,200 including VAT (£2,000–£6,000 plus VAT). A room-spanning build with extensive storage, specialist finishes or more complex service coordination can move beyond that range. - Site installation: usually one to three days after the workshop build - Plain TV wall and cable route: lower end of the range - Storage, lighting, panelling or an electric fire: middle or upper end The service covers the measured joinery design, workshop construction, installation and the cable routes, access panels and service coordination recorded in the quotation. The television and other AV equipment remain client-supplied unless the written scope says otherwise. Wall condition, overall width and depth, cupboards and shelves, door hardware, finish, lighting, electrical alterations, acoustic treatment and an integrated fire move the price. Screen, soundbar, console, router and cable dimensions are fixed before construction. Edinburgh is our regular service area. Ask about a project outside the city before arranging a visit. ## What the media-wall scope covers A media wall is fixed joinery around equipment that will need power, ventilation and future access. The design therefore starts with the hardware and existing wall, not just the front elevation. Three workstreams are coordinated: ### Joinery and storage The width, depth, shelves, cupboards, door openings and finish are measured against the room, chimney breast and the items the unit needs to contain. ### Cables, ventilation and access Power, HDMI, aerial, network and speaker routes are planned with access for replacement. Equipment clearances and ventilation follow the selected hardware rather than a standard cavity size. ### Lighting, electrics and fires LED lighting, socket changes and any electric fire are identified before the build. Relevant electrical work is coordinated with a competent contractor, and fire clearances follow the chosen manufacturer’s instructions. ## From equipment list to handover ## What happens around the build The fit check starts with photographs, rough dimensions and the equipment list. Where the project appears suitable, the survey checks the wall, chimney breast or alcoves, fixing conditions, available depth and the existing electrical arrangement. The design and written quotation record the joinery, finish, storage, access panels, equipment openings, client-supplied items and coordinated trade work. Confirmed model dimensions and installation instructions are needed before workshop construction starts. Components are prepared in the workshop, then installed with the room and access route protected. Electrical connections and other specialist work follow the agreed sequence. At handover, the team checks doors, lighting, visible finishes and equipment access and records any snags. A scope change is priced and agreed before the changed work proceeds. [Ask about the wall and equipment](/enquire/?service=media_wall&placement=service_mid#project-enquiry) A media wall is one piece of fitted joinery, and it is usually specified alongside others. [Bespoke joinery](/bespoke-joinery-edinburgh/) covers the wider made-to-measure work, [fitted wardrobes](/fitted-wardrobes-edinburgh/) covers alcove and bedroom storage built the same way, and where the room is changing shape as well as gaining storage, the [whole-property renovation](/home-renovations-edinburgh/) page explains how the joinery is sequenced against the trades that come before it. ## Media wall cost in Edinburgh These are indicative 2026 homeowner totals including VAT at the current 20% standard rate; the underlying plus-VAT bands are retained in brackets. The written quotation uses the measured wall, confirmed equipment and agreed specification. | Typical scope | Homeowner total, including VAT (underlying band plus VAT) | | --- | ---: | | Core TV wall with concealed cable management and a plain joinery face | £2,400–£3,600 including VAT (£2,000–£3,000 plus VAT) | | Integrated shelving, cupboards, feature panelling or ambient lighting | £3,600–£5,400 including VAT (£3,000–£4,500 plus VAT) | | Room-spanning design with an electric fire, acoustic work or specialist finishes | £5,400–£7,200+ including VAT (£4,500–£6,000+ plus VAT) | Overall size, door and drawer hardware, surface finish, lighting, electrical alterations and fire or AV coordination drive cost. The quotation identifies which equipment and cabling you supply and what testing or certification is expected from the relevant trade. ## Media wall reviews One governed media-wall review and one related bespoke-joinery record from existing, published feedback. ## Recent media wall work in Edinburgh Existing photographs from the media-wall portfolio. ![Styled media wall with integrated fireplace and illuminated shelving in Edinburgh](/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Media-Wall-7.webp) Styled media wall, Edinburgh ![Completed media wall with TV and electric fire in Edinburgh](/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Media-Wall-10.webp) TV and electric fire, Edinburgh ![Media wall with lit alcove shelving in Edinburgh](/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Media-Wall-5.webp) Lit alcoves, Edinburgh ![Completed bespoke media wall in a furnished Swanston living room](/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Swanston-Media-Wall.webp) Completed media wall, Swanston ## Media wall questions ## Media wall questions ### How long does a media wall installation take? **How long does a media wall installation take?** Site installation commonly takes one to three days after the workshop build. Electrical work, room-spanning joinery, specialist finishes or unexpected wall conditions can extend the site sequence. The quotation confirms the project programme. ### When is an electrician needed? **When is an electrician needed?** A competent electrical contractor is needed where sockets, circuits, fixed wiring or concealed power routes are altered. The quotation identifies the electrical scope and who is responsible for the relevant installation, testing and certification. ### Can cables be changed after installation? **Can cables be changed after installation?** They can if the design includes a suitable conduit or access route. Cable heads, bend radius and likely future equipment need to be considered before the cavity is built; an opening that fits one HDMI cable is not automatically suitable for every replacement. ### Can an electric fire be incorporated? **Can an electric fire be incorporated?** Often, provided the selected unit, wall depth, power arrangement, ventilation and manufacturer clearances work together. The exact model and installation instructions are confirmed before construction. Work involving an existing chimney or flue needs a separate property-specific assessment. ### How much depth does a media wall need? **How much depth does a media wall need?** There is no single depth. It depends on the screen bracket, plugs and cable bends, speakers, storage and any fire. The survey and confirmed equipment dimensions establish the practical projection into the room before the design is approved. ### Can you coordinate specialist AV equipment? **Can you coordinate specialist AV equipment?** We can design the joinery around confirmed equipment and coordinate the sequence. Straightforward cable routes can be included in the scope; complex networking, multi-room sound or specialist calibration may require a separate AV contractor, whose access and timing should be agreed before the workshop build. ## Related services and useful reading ### Fitted wardrobes Edinburgh ### [Fitted wardrobes Edinburgh](/fitted-wardrobes-edinburgh/) Workshop-built bedroom storage measured around alcoves, eaves and existing details. [Fitted wardrobes](/fitted-wardrobes-edinburgh/) ### Bespoke joinery Edinburgh ### [Bespoke joinery Edinburgh](/bespoke-joinery-edinburgh/) Room-specific cupboards, shelving, home offices and fitted furniture beyond a media wall. [Bespoke joinery](/bespoke-joinery-edinburgh/) ### Home renovations Edinburgh ### [Home renovations Edinburgh](/home-renovations-edinburgh/) When the media wall forms part of a wider room or whole-home renovation. [Home renovations](/home-renovations-edinburgh/) See the [media wall cost bands above](#media-wall-cost-in-edinburgh) or read [why workshop preparation reduces work inside the home](/why-our-edinburgh-workshop-keeps-renovations-calm/). ### What happens after an enquiry Send photographs, rough wall dimensions and the model details for the screen, soundbar, fire and other equipment already chosen. Our team will reply with a fit check and, where appropriate, survey options. [Tell us about the room and equipment](/enquire/?service=media_wall&placement=service_footer) **Outside Edinburgh?** The [Glasgow](/glasgow/) and [Stirling](/stirling/) pages keep homeowner guidance available; they are not service areas or managed-work offers.