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TV Wall Design in Toronto
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TV Wall Design in Toronto
THE PROBLEM WITH STORE-BOUGHT
Most TV walls end up as expensive clutter magnets.
Pre-fab units are built for an average room with an average TV, not yours. The depth is wrong for your wall. Your 65-inch TV overhangs the shelves. Nobody planned where the cables run or where the outlet sits, so you end up drilling through new cabinetry or living with a tangle behind the screen. The shelves are too shallow for board games and too tall for remotes. You paid for custom and got disposable.
OUR APPROACH
Design-first TV walls. Delivered as a complete project.
We design your TV wall around what you're actually storing. Your TV size, your sound system, your kids' toys, your books. We plan cable routes, outlet placement, and equipment airflow before a single board is cut.
You work with Sandra and Johanna from the first measurement to the final walk-through, the same way we run a full home renovation or a basement renovation, where the built-ins are part of the architecture, not an afterthought. We model your wall in 3D so you see exactly how it fits the room, where the outlets land, and how much storage you get. Then we deliver it. Demolition, framing, drywall, electrical with our licensed electrician, paint, finishes, cabinetry coordinated with the millwork shop we partner with, install, and TV mount. One project, one team, one point of contact.
We trained as architects with 10 years of construction experience. We understand proportion. How a built-in relates to your ceiling, your trim, and the room around it. It's the same eye we bring to our interior design work across Toronto: the wall has to belong to the room.
WHAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
Three things we get right that pre-fab can't
1
A wall that looks like it was always there
Designed around your room's proportions, ceiling height, and TV size. No awkward gaps, no overhang, no "off the shelf" feeling. The wall belongs to the room from day one.
2
One responsible team. No vendor coordination on your end.
You make decisions with Sandra and Johanna. We handle the trades, the cabinetry shop, the electrical, and what goes wrong. No phone tag, no surprises that someone else has to solve.
3
A built-in worth living with for 15+ years
Honest materials, honest joinery, finishes that don't date. Cables planned and hidden from day one. The wall you walk into in 2040 is the wall we drew in 2026.
HOW WE WORK
Three steps, one team
1
Design & Planning
Sandra and Johanna come to your home, measure your wall, and inventory what you're storing. We sketch layouts, model it in 3D, select materials, and plan electrical and cable management up front.
2
Materials & Electrical
We order materials with confirmed lead times and coordinate the millwork shop on cabinetry fabrication. Our licensed electrician handles any outlet, sconce, or fireplace wiring the design needs.
3
Build & Install
Demolition, framing, drywall, paint, fireplace work if the project includes one, cabinetry install, finish work, cable management, and TV mount. We hand you a wall that works.
WHY HOMEOWNERS PICK US
10 reasons clients choose Habitual Homes for their TV wall
- We design before we build. Every TV wall starts with measurements, a 3D model, and a plan for cables, outlets, and storage. Not with a sketch on the day of install.
- One team from first measurement to final mount. We design it, we run the build, we mount the TV. You work directly with Sandra and Johanna throughout. No handoff to a third party who didn't draw your wall.
- We size storage around what you actually own. Board games, books, kids' toys, the soundbar. We ask, we measure, we design shelves that fit. Not generic 12-inch cubes.
- Cables are planned, not hidden afterthought. HDMI routes, outlet positions, equipment airflow. Drawn before the first board is cut, drilled before the first finish is applied.
- Furniture-grade cabinetry. The millwork shop we partner with builds the cabinets to our drawings, using materials matched to use (solid wood, plywood, or engineered panels), tight joinery, and proper grain matching. Everything else on site is run by our team.
- We bring our own licensed electrician. No mixing crews. Our electrician knows how we work and what the design needs, which keeps the build clean and on schedule.
- Architectural training, not just construction experience. 10 years across three countries. We understand proportion. How the wall reads against your ceiling, your trim, and the room.
- Honest about what works and what doesn't. If your wall doesn't need built-ins, we'll tell you. If a simpler floating console is the right answer, we'll say so.
- Realistic timelines, no rush jobs. 4 to 8 weeks for a typical TV wall. We schedule properly so trades aren't waiting on each other.
- We finish what we start. Final walk-through, punch list, follow-up. The wall isn't done until you're happy with it.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Every TV wall project includes
✓ In-Home Consultation & Measurement
Sandra and Johanna come to your space, measure the wall, look at the room, and understand how you'll use it. Not a phone-quote based on photos.
✓ 3D Model of Your Wall
You see exactly how the wall fits the room, where the TV lands, how the storage works, and how the proportions read, before we cut a single board.
✓ Cable & Electrical Planning
Routes for HDMI, power, and ethernet drawn before construction. If outlets need to move or get added, our licensed electrician handles the work.
✓ Custom Cabinetry, Coordinated and Installed
Custom cabinetry built to our drawings by the millwork shop we partner with. Materials matched to use, tight joinery, finishes selected to match your space. We coordinate the install on site.
✓ TV Mount & Cable Management
We mount the TV and route the cables so nothing shows. No tangled wires behind the screen.
✓ Final Walk-Through & Punch List
We don't consider it done until you do. Final walk-through, fix anything that needs fixing, follow-up after install.
FEATURED TV WALL PROJECTS
Built, not just designed
A few of our recent TV wall projects across Toronto — real rooms, real built-in storage, finished by the same team that drew them. Start with our custom TV wall with closed storage in Briar Hill or the media wall we built in a Bloor East condo.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Real reviews from real Toronto homeowners.
SERVICE AREA
We renovate across Toronto and the GTA
Habitual Homes works on residential renovations across Toronto and the inner GTA. If you're in any of these neighbourhoods, we likely know the building stock and the permit office.
Not in this list? Contact us → We cover most of the GTA.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
TV wall questions, answered honestly
How much does a custom TV wall unit cost in Toronto?
Typically $3,000 to $12,000+ depending on size, materials, and scope. Basic wall-mounted shelving with a floating console starts around $3,000 to $5,000. Full wall built-ins with custom cabinetry, integrated lighting, electrical work, or a fireplace range $8,000 to $15,000+. Materials, finish complexity, and scope drive costs.
How long does it take to design and build?
4 to 8 weeks total: 1 to 2 weeks for design and material selection, 1 to 2 weeks for material orders and electrical work, 6 to 8 weeks for cabinetry construction and installation. Custom finishes, fireplaces, or complex designs extend timelines.
What materials do you recommend?
Depends on your budget and use. Solid wood (maple, oak, walnut) offers durability and beauty but costs more. High-grade plywood with hardwood veneer balances cost and quality. We don't recommend particle board or MDF for anything supporting weight. We walk you through trade-offs honestly.
Do I need an electrician?
If you're adding outlets, moving existing ones, adding sconces, or wiring a fireplace, yes. We bring our own licensed electrician on every project. We don't mix crews, because consistency keeps the build clean and on schedule.
How do you handle cable management?
We plan cable routes during design. Holes are drilled through back panels before finishing so HDMI cables, power cords, and ethernet hide behind cabinetry. We position openings where equipment actually sits so cables don't stretch or show.
Can you work around existing furniture?
Yes. We measure your room and existing furniture during design consultation. The 3D model shows how the wall unit relates to your sofa, side tables, and other pieces so you understand scale before construction.
What if my TV is mounted already?
We can design around existing TV mounts if they're positioned well. If the mount location doesn't work with the optimal wall unit design, we'll recommend repositioning. We're honest about when the existing mount works fine.
How do you size shelves for what I'm storing?
We ask what you're storing during consultation: board games, books, photo albums, electronics, kids' toys. Then we design shelf depths, heights, and cabinet sizes around those specific items. You get storage that actually works for what you own.
What about ventilation for equipment?
Electronics generate heat. We design open shelving or cabinets with ventilation for cable boxes, gaming consoles, and AV receivers. Equipment doesn't overheat because airflow is planned from the start.
Can you include a fireplace in the design?
Yes. Many of our TV walls include an electric or gas fireplace as part of the build. We handle the framing, the venting (if required), and the finish work around the fireplace as part of the same project. The fireplace gets designed into the wall from day one, not added on at the end.
How do you price TV wall units?
We provide detailed estimates after the initial consultation, once we understand your wall dimensions, storage needs, and material preferences. Our estimates cover everything: design, materials, finishing, electrical, installation, and HST. No surprise costs.
Planning a TV wall in Toronto?
Let's start with a quick chat about your space, your style, and what you need to store. Free 15-minute consultation — we'll tell you honestly whether custom makes sense for you.
