01No dangling cables
Hidden wiring
A chase inside the cabinetry carries HDMI and power from the console to the screen. An electrician adds an outlet behind the TV if needed.
DWG-029.01 · TV wallsEdmonton · Alberta
Custom TV wall units and built-in entertainment centres for Edmonton homes, built around your screen and your space. Cables hidden, the receiver ventilated, the soundbar where it belongs, and storage for everything that used to sit on the floor.
- Typical
- $4,000–$15,000
- Production
- 3–5 weeks
- Install
- 2–4 days
- Screens
- up to 85 in.+
DWG-029.02 · Plan the screen first
Plan the screen first
TV wall design: the screen sets the layout
We start with the screen you own or plan to buy. A 65 in. TV is about 57 in. wide and 32 in. tall; an 85 in. is about 74 by 42. We leave 3–4 in. around it for air and for getting a hand behind it, and design the shelves and doors outwards from there.
The centre of the screen usually lands 40–45 in. above the floor for a sofa. Higher than that and you're looking up all evening. The console below sits at 16–24 in. so the soundbar doesn't block the picture.
- Cable chase from the console to the TV mount, behind a panel
- Vented AV cabinet with doors that let remote signals through
- Backing in the wall planned for the mount, before the panel goes up
- Soundbar shelf or speaker cut-outs sized to your equipment
DWG-029.03 · EstimatorCAD · before GST · final price after measure
Estimator
Price your TV wall unit
Choose the style and wall width, then add shelving, storage and lighting.
DWG-029.04 · Screen sizes
Screen sizes
Screen size, wall width and seating distance
| Screen | Screen width (approx.) | Wall we'd suggest | Sofa distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 in. | 48 in. | from 7 ft | 5.5–7 ft |
| 65 in. | 57 in. | from 8 ft | 6.5–8 ft |
| 75 in. | 65 in. | from 10 ft | 7.5–9.5 ft |
| 85 in. | 74 in. | from 11 ft | 8.5–10.5 ft |
Screen widths are typical for 16:9 TVs; check your model's spec sheet. Distances suit 4K viewing.
DWG-029.05 · Details
Details
What separates a built-in entertainment centre from a TV stand
02Equipment life
Ventilation
Receivers and consoles get hot. We vent the back of the AV cabinet and leave gaps a fan can't block.
03
Remote signals
Glass, cane or slotted doors on the AV cabinet, or an IR repeater, so the remote still works with doors closed.
04
Swap-friendly
The panel behind the TV comes off, so a bigger screen later doesn't mean a new wall.
DWG-029.06 · Process
Process
How a TV wall gets built
- 01
Measure and equipment list
We measure the wall and note your TV, soundbar and boxes by model.
- 02
3D design
See the wall with your screen to scale. Adjust shelf spacing and finish.
- 03
Rough-in
Your electrician adds outlets and low-voltage boxes to our drawing, before we install.
- 04
Production
Cut, edge-banded and assembled in Edmonton.
- 05
Install
Our team installs, scribes, runs the cable chase and mounts the panels.
DWG-029.07 · FAQ
FAQ
TV wall questions
01What makes a good TV wall design?+
Start with the screen size and the seat. Put the screen centre 40–45 in. above the floor, leave 3–4 in. of air around it, hide the cables in a chase, vent the AV cabinet, and keep open shelving to the sides so the wall doesn't feel heavy. Our blog has more TV wall and media wall ideas.
02How much does a custom entertainment center cost?+
Most of our media walls are $4,000–$15,000 installed, CAD, before GST. A console with a panelled backdrop is at the low end; a floor-to-ceiling wall in veneer with lighting at the high end.
03Do you mount the TV?+
We plan and install the mount backing and can hang the TV on the mount once the wall is in. Wall outlets and any in-wall wiring are done by a licensed electrician.
04Can the TV go above a fireplace?+
Sometimes. It depends on the fireplace's heat output and the manufacturer's clearances, and on viewing height. See our fireplace feature wall page; we check the manual before we design.
05What if I buy a bigger TV later?+
Ask us to size the opening for the largest screen you'd consider. The panel behind the TV is removable either way.
06How long does it take?+
3–5 weeks of production after design, then 2–4 days to install. Veneer and painted finishes are at the longer end.
07Can it include a desk or a fireplace?+
Yes. Fold-out desks and electric fireplace openings are both common. The fireplace insert is bought separately and wired by an electrician.
DWG-029.08 · Related
Related
Related
TV wall and media wall ideas→Layouts and details to bring to your design meeting.Fireplace feature walls→An electric fireplace TV wall, built to the insert's clearances.Feature walls and wall panels→Slat and fluted panels behind the screen.Basement bars and media storage→For the rec room downstairs.
DWG-029.09 · Quote requestReply within one business day · 9:00–20:00
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Send a photo of the wall, its width and your TV size. We reply within one business day.