Design notes · 26 October 2026
How to Choose Cabinet Fronts and Slat Panels for a Fireplace Surround
Select cabinet fronts and slat panels that match your room’s lighting and existing surfaces, then bring samples to compare in person.
Coordinate with Existing Finishes
Identify the dominant finishes in the room, such as flooring, skirting or neighbouring joinery, and choose a cabinet front or slat panel that shares a similar hue or texture.
Discuss finish samples and maintenance requirements before choosing the final specification to ensure the chosen surface suits your lifestyle and cleaning routine.
Match the Appliance Style
Select cabinet fronts and slat panels that complement the style of your electric fire and TV, such as matching the frame profile or material finish to create a cohesive media wall.
Combine cabinetry with open display shelves, acoustic slatwall and integrated LEDs to balance the visual weight of the surround and integrate your media equipment.
Plan for Storage and Display
Decide whether you need closed cabinets to keep everyday items out of view or open shelves to display favourite objects, and choose cabinet fronts that support this function.
Closed cabinets keep everyday items out of view; open shelves give favourite objects room to breathe.
Prepare for the Design Process
Bring a photo of the wall, approximate width and height, your postcode, and the TV or fire models you have in mind to discuss proportions, storage, finishes, lighting and appliance requirements.
Proportions, storage, finishes, lighting and appliance requirements brought together before manufacture.
Request a Sample Comparison
Request finish samples and compare them beside the existing floor in daylight and under the room’s lighting to see how the cabinet fronts or slat panels interact with the space.
Coordinate cabinet fronts, shelving, slat panels and LEDs to ensure the final design feels balanced and intentional.
Prepared with AI assistance and automated editorial checks using verified Folls business information. Design ideas are general guidance; discuss your room and appliance requirements with the appropriate installer.
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