Builder Spotlight: Radford Woodworks Indiana Explains Electric Fireplace Accent Wall Symmetry

Based in the Indianapolis, Indiana area, Radford Woodworks specializes in custom electric fireplace accent walls, wainscoting and high-end trim. Owner Derrick Radford has grown his passion for custom carpentry into a full-service operation. Radford Woodworks frequently uses Touchstone® Electric Fireplaces in their built-in wall projects.

“Scale, Symmetry and Materials, All Working Together”

Radford Woodworks recently finished an 18-foot fireplace build out featuring faux stacked stone, Oak floating shelves, Shaker cabinetry and a Touchstone Sideline 72® Smart Electric Fireplace. Derrick shares, “We framed this entire wall around a Touchstone electric fireplace to create a full-height focal point that completely transforms the room…- all color-matched for a seamless look. The contrast between the dark oak tones and the stone texture gives it that high-end, custom feel without overpowering the space.”

The team shares more details about this project at the Radford Woodworks website. 

An Electric Fireplace Creates Visual Logic in Accent Wall Design

Radford Woodworks often chooses Touchstone linear electric fireplaces in longer lengths to scale well with built-in cabinets and cathedral ceilings. Derrick explains, “Its proportions were a deliberate part of the design decision. Linear electric fireplaces in 2026 are consistently preferred for media walls and full-height built-ins because their wide, low profile anchors the bottom of the wall without competing with the TV above. The firebox reads as a base element — grounding the wall, establishing the center, and creating the visual logic for everything that rises above it.”

Quality, Precision and Creativity

The team collaborates with homeowners and new construction builders to determine the best wall style, shelving and custom storage for the space. Shiplap, Roman clay and board and batten accent walls continue to be in-demand. Derrick says "We don’t just build, we transform spaces. Whether it’s adding warmth with custom cabinetry or turning a blank wall into a bold design statement, every project we take on is driven by quality, precision, and creativity."

Check out more Redford Woodworks custom carpentry work on Instagram @redfordwoodworks

Photo credits: Redford Woodworks, LLC

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