Although it may seem inconsequential, your TV’s placement will influence guests’ and visiting family or friends’ opinion of your home. After all, many homeowners have their TVs in a direct line of sight. Where (and how) you position yours impacts its effect on people and contributes to the room’s overall ambiance. Rather than overlooking this crucial detail, contact experts for professional TV mounting services.
Revelation AV & Automation can help with all such tasks. Alexandria, VA, residents can turn to us for wall mount TV installations, surround sound system design, Smart home automation, WiFi optimization, and more. As a local service provider, we are committed to delivering exceptional service and high-grade products, which have helped cement our reputation. Call (703) 677-4187 to learn more or request a free TV service estimate.
Below, we outline how professional TV mounting can contribute to your home’s interior elegance:
The Importance of TV Placement
Style and comfort concerns influence home television placement. While there’s no single “correct” way to situate it, you can elevate your viewing experience and enhance the room’s look by considering the following factors:
- Viewing Experience
What kind of experience should viewers of your television have? Sometimes, screens only need to deliver background entertainment or noise—these can sit in corners or back in cabinets. Yet if you have a home theater, your TV should contribute to an immersive experience that allows you to enjoy series and movies comfortably.
- Room Aesthetics
A well-designed, sleek TV can serve as a focal point for your living room, but it must blend with your décor. Work with your TV installation professional to achieve this effect—incorrect placement (or an improper model for your interior design) could disrupt the room’s visual harmony and create a disjointed, cluttered aesthetic.
- Maximizing Space
Strategic TV placement—including wall mounting—keeps floor space clear and tabletops unoccupied. This helps a room feel open and spacious, lending to an organized and airy environment.
Choosing the Right TV Mounting Brackets
Unless you plan to put your TV in a living room cabinet or on a media console, it must have proper TV mounting brackets. Such wall mounts do more than secure your TV at the perfect height—they also allow viewing without neck or eye strain. Mounting brackets even contribute to the room’s overall aesthetic.
Fixed mounts offer a sleek, minimalist look by keeping the TV close to the wall. Meanwhile, tilting and full-motion mounts provide flexibility to adjust your viewing angle, which reduces glare and boosts comfort. Plus, a well-chosen mount helps the TV blend with your decor.
Determining Optimal TV Mounting Height
Identifying the optimal TV height involves considering your intended uses of the screen. For example, a comfortable viewing experience in a home theater generally calls for the TV to appear at the eye level of individuals seated and watching it. The center of the screen should lie between 42 – 48 inches from the floor (depending on the height of your seats and the TV’s size).
Room layout also plays a role in proper television height. Mounting a TV above a fireplace may call for extra height—though doing so can affect your viewing angle and ease. In that case, tilting or full-motion brackets can help achieve comfortable TV placement.
On the other hand, if you plan to use your TV for your golf simulator, check the simulator’s instructions for proper television height. That technology may require distinct calibration from optimal viewing height.
Integrating Your TV with Room Design
Room design also has a role in effective TV placement. As mentioned above, a room’s layout and other features can influence its viewing height. You will never want the device to overpower the space, even if that space functions as a home theater.
You might surround the TV with complementary artwork using custom frames that match your décor, or incorporate it into a built-in media wall. Alternatively, integrate the TV with the room’s design using modern solutions like TV mirrors that disguise the screen as a mirror when not in use. Likewise, motorized mounts allow the TV to be hidden away entirely.
Some homeowners will want to incorporate the unexpected into their home design and place a TV outside. The “room” in this case may be a patio or screened-in porch, yet the design principles are the same. Your outdoor TV should work with your home’s exterior for maximum effect.
TV Mounting Service Available in Alexandria, VA!
Revelation AV & Automation’ customized TV mounting options enable Alexandria, VA, homeowners to enhance their living spaces by seamlessly integrating their TVs into their interior (and exterior!) designs. With the right approach, you can make your living room the ultimate place for relaxation and entertainment. Explore the possibilities with professional TV installation by calling (703) 677-4187.
