Media wall fireplaces are a fantastic way to not only transform your living areas, but also to create a focal point for the room, which is at once cosy and modern.

These fireplaces are made to be customisable. When working with a media wall specialist, you can create a completely bespoke fireplace design, which fulfils all your space, size, layout and design requirements.

In terms of media wall design, one of the key points for you to consider is whether or not to add ambient lighting. You can get ambient lighting for media wall fireplaces and, in fact, ambient lighting offers a fantastic addition to these layouts.

Unsure how ambient lighting works within these structures? Keep reading to find our comprehensive guide to ambient lighting for media wall fireplaces.

What is ambient lighting?

Ambient lighting (also known as ‘mood’ and ‘scene’ lighting) is a type of indirect lighting, which is used to softly light up the chosen area.

It is designed to illuminate the required space, but bring light without being too bright or harsh. As a result, it’s ideally suited to creating cosy atmospheres, or subtly illuminating architectural features within a room.

How does ambient lighting work in media wall fireplaces?

Ambient lighting is becoming an increasingly popular addition to new fireplace installations, especially media wall fireplaces.

Although this is by new means a new type of lighting, more and more customers are realising the benefits of ambient lighting, and discovering how it can enhance their media wall design.

A common misconception is that, when ambient lighting is installed, the lights come from the fire itself, like flame lights from an electric fireplace.

But, within a media wall fireplace, ambient lights are installed by fitting specialist ambient light strips or fixtures within the unit. These can either be installed in the fireplace surround, behind the media display, or along the wall itself (depending on the lighting effect that you want to create).

Then, the lighting can be controlled and adjusted through either in-built settings or a remote control.

What are the benefits of adding ambient lighting to media wall fireplaces?

Adding ambient lighting to a media wall fireplace unlocks the following benefits:

• Complementing the flames of the fireplace, thereby amplifying the feel and vibe that it creates
• Offering adjustable lighting to different intensities, from a gentle glow to a brighter light (ideal for when hosting guests)
• Users can also adjust the colour setting, to create different vibes and fun effects
• Enabling users to add accents that artfully highlight key features of the media wall
• Adding depth to the room, and making the area feel larger, while creating a striking feature piece
• Achieving a modern, elegant aesthetic
• Meaning you don’t need to use the main light as often, further enhancing the room’s cosy atmosphere

What ambient lighting options are available for media wall fireplaces?

Ambient lighting is a great addition to any new fireplace.

At The Fireplace Studio, our expert team can work with you to design a new, bespoke fireplace that features ambient lighting. This includes both gas and electric fireplaces, and a wide range of ambient lighting options (such as downlights, LED strips or other fixtures) which create the exact effect that you are after.

So, to learn more about the different ambient lighting options that are available, or to enlist our team to bring your media wall design to life, contact our team today.