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Purchased a new TV and want to create your movie theatre at home? The following formula we’ll share in today’s article will improve your viewing experience so you can watch your favourite content without any discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How High Should a TV Be Mounted?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keeping in mind your viewing angle and optimal viewing distance, here’s how to discover the best TV height for you and your family in any room of your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TV Screen Height in the Kitchen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you’re absorbed in the TV in the kitchen, you want the screen to be positioned at the perfect viewing angle to where you’ll be. Typically, you won’t be standing or sitting in one position in the kitchen, so consider which position you’re more likely to watch TV before you start mounting your TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most commonly, people watch TV while they’re cooking for some background entertainment more than watching a program while you’re eating at the table. In which case, you’ll want to choose the correct height for when you’re standing<\/strong> at the cooker, sink or wherever you’re most likely to spend your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re most likely to be watching TV from various positions and heights in the kitchen, consider opting for a tilting wall bracket where you can move around the TV to various viewing positions for the utmost flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mounting Height in the Bedroom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A lot of people have a TV in their bedroom and choose to watch it while they’re lying down in bed. Consider measuring your eye level when you’re in bed at night and invest in a wall mount to attach the TV on the wall. Or perhaps you’d prefer to place your new TV on an item of furniture. If you opt for the latter, make sure that you measure the height of the furniture <\/strong>and don’t just place the TV on top for convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Above a Fireplace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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It’s quite common to mount your TV above a fireplace<\/a> as this is a centre point in most living rooms. These are a few measurements to keep in mind for optimal viewing. A viewing distance of fifteen feet away from the TV<\/strong> reduces neck and eye strain. Fifteen feet away is considered the optimal viewing distance, but this might be a challenge if you have poor eyesight or a small TV screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, a viewing distance of under eight feet is typically too close to the TV and can result in severe neck pain from having to look up at the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider the TV<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When mounting your TV above a fireplace, you’ll want to consider the type of TV you own. In particular, older plasma TVs generally have a reduced range of viewing angles, so you can’t always clearly see the picture from every angle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When looking at a flat-screen TV<\/a>, you’ll need to look at it face-on in order to see the screen clearly. In which case, take the angle into consideration when mounting your TV above a fireplace. Bear in mind that you can always move around your furniture so that you can watch TV face-on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you’re happy with the TV’s angle, mount your TV around 7 feet from the floor<\/strong>. You should also test where you’ll most commonly be sitting to ensure that you don’t have to look up to see the TV screen (there’s a reason why people avoid sitting in the front row at the cinema).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mounting a TV With Children Around<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you want to mount a TV because you have children, that’s a sensible idea because TVs can fall on little ones, resulting in injuries. You’ll also want to pick an ideal height that is suitable for everyone in the house if you have children because not everyone will be the same height. Most importantly, you don’t want anyone in the house to have to look up and crane their neck while watching TV. Similar to the above, consider furniture location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an Entertainment Space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have an entertainment room or want to mount your TV in a pub, you’ll need to consider that people will be watching TV when they are both sitting and standing. When you’re standing, you’ll want the centre of the TV to be around 60 inches from the floor<\/strong>, which is typically around the same height as artwork in museums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things to Consider When Mounting Your TV<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When choosing the optimal height or position of your TV, there are a number of factors to keep in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are the Ports Accessible?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, check and measure that the TV’s ports are easily accessible from the position and angle you’re choosing. For example, if the ports are positioned on the back of the TV, you’ll require a TV mount that slightly lifts the TV away from the wall, providing you with all the access you feed without any fiddling around. On the other hand, if you’re certain that you won’t ever need the ports, you don’t need to worry about this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Your Wall Stable Enough?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The last thing you want is for your TV to fall off the wall because the wall isn’t stable or strong enough to hold it up. Even light TVs can be quite heavy, so we recommend using a stud finder to locate any studs inside of the wall <\/strong>before you hang it up. If there isn’t a stud, consider a new wall location that has a stud you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calculate the Distance From Your Seat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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I don\u2019t know who needs to hear this but I see so many people wall-mounting their TVs too goddamn high.

Don\u2019t put them over the fireplace etc. They should be centered at eye level when you\u2019re sitting in your main viewing spot. You shouldn\u2019t have to crane your neck to watch TV! pic.twitter.com\/OZIhARYMOf<\/a><\/p>— Ali Lemer (@alilemer) October 13, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote>