Fireplace / Media Wall
Fireplace Surrounds and Media Wall Built-Ins in Chicago
A fireplace wall works best when everything — the surround, the shelving, the TV niche — is designed together. We build the whole wall as one integrated piece, not individual parts that have to be reconciled at installation.
What we build
- Fireplace surrounds and custom mantels
- Media walls with centered TV niches
- Flanking floor-to-ceiling shelving and storage
- Paneling and millwork framing around tile or stone surrounds
- Built-ins around gas, electric, and wood-burning fireplaces
What to send us to get started
- Fireplace dimensions and firebox type — gas insert, electric, wood burning
- TV size and approximate mounting height
- AV equipment and component storage needs
- Wall dimensions
We coordinate with your tile or stone installer for the surround finish. AV rough-ins should be planned with your electrician before the wall is closed.
Common questions
- Can you build around an existing fireplace?
- Yes. We work around existing fireboxes all the time — gas inserts, electric units, and wood-burning fireplaces. We design the millwork around firebox clearance requirements and coordinate with the tile or stone installer for the surround finish.
- How do you handle TV and AV integration?
- We provide TV niche dimensions to your AV installer or electrician before the wall is closed. We design around the TV size and equipment you plan to use. Once the rough-in is done, we build the cabinetry around it.
- Can you coordinate with the tile or stone installer for the surround?
- Yes. We frequently work alongside tile and stone contractors on fireplace walls. We provide drawings and dimensions to make sure the tile surround fits within the millwork openings we have designed.
- Do you build custom mantels?
- Yes. Mantels are part of most fireplace wall projects. We design the mantel as part of the overall wall composition rather than as a separate piece added on top.
- Can built-ins flank a fireplace without a media wall above?
- Yes. If you want shelving and storage on both sides of a fireplace without a TV above, we build that configuration as well. Same approach — designed to read as one piece of the wall.
More general questions? See the FAQ page or reach out directly.
Have a project in mind?
Send drawings, photos of the space, inspiration images, or a rough description. We will tell you what we need and give you a realistic sense of scope and budget.