Media & TV Wall Installation in Chicago
A built-in-looking backdrop for your TV — framed, mounted, and wired clean.
In most living rooms and basements, the TV wall is the first thing you see — and usually the least finished. A media wall turns it into the centerpiece of the room: a designed backdrop, the TV mounted where it should be, a fireplace or shelves if the space calls for them, and no cables hanging in view.
I design and build every media wall personally, for homes across Chicago and the suburbs.
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Media & TV Wall Projects
What It Costs
$25–$65 / sq ft
Includes: Layout design, TV mount prep, cable routing, integrated lighting options, and panel installation.
Doesn't include: Major electrical rewiring or rebuilding existing walls (reinforcing the wall for your TV is fine).
Timeline: Most projects done in a few days, depending on scope.
Exact price depends on wall size, materials, and site conditions — the range above is a starting point, not a quote. Send photos and measurements for a real number.
What's Included
Framed, Mounted, and Wired Clean
Layout design
TV height, fireplace position, shelves, and panels planned together, so the wall is balanced and the screen sits at the right height.
Framing & panel backdrop
Custom framing and a decorative panel backdrop for a built-in look.
TV mount prep & mounting
Mount prep built into the wall, then the TV mounted level and centered — I can supply the mount, or use one you already have.
Cable routing
Low-voltage cords and cables routed and concealed so nothing hangs in view. This is cable routing, not licensed electrical work like new outlets or wiring.
Shelves & consoles
Floating shelves or a console where the design calls for storage or display space.
Lighting options
Lighting is planned individually for each project, as part of the overall design.
How It Works
How the Process Works
- 01
Send Photos
Text or email a few photos of the wall and the room, plus a rough idea of what you're imagining.
- 02
Idea & Budget
We talk through the concept, materials, and a rough budget, so you know early whether the idea fits.
- 03
Measure
If needed, I come out to measure and check the wall in person — outlets, corners, and ceiling height.
- 04
Fixed Price
Design, materials, and the final price are locked in before any work starts, and a deposit secures your spot on the schedule.
- 05
Install
I handle the installation personally, bringing in a helper on larger jobs, and we walk through the finished wall together before settling up.
Materials & Styles
Media Wall Styles
The backdrop sets the tone of the whole room. These are the styles from recent projects in the gallery:
Marble-look panels
Marble-look PVC panels with a UV-coated finish behind the TV and fireplace, often paired with wood slat trim.
Wood slat
Vertical slats framing the TV and fireplace, from light tan to dark wood tones, sometimes with floating shelves on either side.
Geometric & lattice trim
Diamond lattice, herringbone, and geometric trim patterns in white or black, for a bolder backdrop.
Plaster & minimal
Smooth plaster-style surfaces with a floating mantle and a clean, modern fireplace opening.
Pricing
What Affects the Price
Where your wall lands in the $25–$65 / sq ft range depends on:
Wall size and build-out
Pricing is per square foot. A wall that's built out from the original drywall to house a fireplace takes more framing than a flat panel backdrop.
Fireplace integration
Fitting an electric fireplace into the wall adds framing and finishing work. You can buy the fireplace yourself, or I can source it.
Materials and finish
Marble-look panels, wood slats, trim patterns, and plaster finishes all price differently.
Shelves, lighting, and extras
Floating shelves, consoles, and integrated lighting add to the scope. Major electrical rewiring and rebuilding existing walls aren't included.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a media wall cost in Chicago?
- Most media and TV wall projects fall in the $25–$65 / sq ft range. Fireplaces, shelves, and wall size move the number within that range.
- How long does a media wall take to build?
- Most projects done in a few days, depending on scope. You'll know the expected timeline when we lock in the fixed price.
- Can you hide the TV cables?
- Yes. Cables and low-voltage cords are routed and concealed inside the wall so nothing hangs in view. New outlets or wiring are licensed electrical work — I can bring in an electrician, or you can hire your own.
- Can you add a fireplace to my TV wall?
- Yes — fireplace integration is a common part of media wall projects, and most of the walls in the gallery above include a fireplace below the TV.
- Is there a limit on TV size?
- Practically any size and weight. There are no special wall requirements — if the wall needs it, I reinforce the structure before mounting.
- Is the work guaranteed?
- Yes, the workmanship is guaranteed. If something goes wrong in the first 2–3 months — the lighting stops working, for example — I fix it for free.
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