CRTs have become flat, and now there is no need to allocate a niche in the wall or a place on the bedside table for the TV. The screen size has increased, so you need to calculate at what height to hang the TV on the wall for comfortable viewing of programs. Calculations begin even before purchasing plasma. You should consider the purpose and size of the room where the infotainment equipment will be located, the type of monitor and its resolution.
TV in the hall
Content:
- 1 Why height matters so much 1.1 Advantages and disadvantages of fixing to the wall
- 5.1 Installation in the living room
Television is a companion for home relaxation. Buying new home appliances is a wonderful event. And now, the TV has been delivered and unpacked. But the question arose, at what height to hang the TV in order to get maximum pleasure from watching a movie. After all, the quality of picture perception is affected by the viewing angle, distance and mounting height. Let’s take a closer look at the last point – the height and method of mounting the display.
Why height matters so much
Few people think of putting the TV on the floor. After all, it will be almost impossible to watch it from the sofa in this position. Nightstands also come in different heights. And the fasteners to the wall give free rein to the imagination of the owner of an apartment or house.
What can result from incorrect placement of the TV?
- Mounting under the ceiling or too high. You have to look at your favorite films from the bottom up. Constant tension in the neck leads to muscle spasms, headaches and even dizziness.
- Placement on the floor or on a very low stand. The opposite effect of high fasteners. To view you have to constantly look down. A tilted head leads to discomfort. And even to migraines, fatigue, bad mood.
There are two ways out. Buy a bedside table that is suitable in size or fix the panel to the wall, which allows you to make a bracket and fasteners included in the TV package. All that remains is to choose at what height to hang the TV on the wall.
Advantages and disadvantages of fixing to the wall
Placing equipment in a “suspended” state has a number of advantages:
- Independent choice of height;
- Easy fixation due to the presence of fasteners included in the package;
- Saving useful free space in rooms.
There is only one drawback - you need to accurately calculate the mounting height so as not to redo the holes to correct mistakes. After all, the drilled holes for fasteners will have to be covered with decorative elements or new repairs.
Typical sizes of kitchen units
Collections of modern kitchen furniture are developed taking into account the laws of ergonomics and consumer convenience. The average physiological indicators of a Caucasian person are taken as the standard in Russia, Europe and North America. If the parameters of the owner of an apartment or house are very different from the average, experts recommend making furniture to order or looking for exclusive models with dimensions changed up or down. Otherwise, working in such a kitchen will be uncomfortable.
What influences the choice of TV location
The model of the equipment itself affects the choice of installation height. Rounded panels are difficult to fix to the wall - the rounded corners will protrude greatly. But flat-screen TVs are easy to fix anywhere.
The choice of movie viewing range and fixation height is influenced by the screen diagonal and the size of the equipment. The correct values can be calculated using the formula L = kD, where the letters represent the following:
- L – distance from the display;
- D – TV diagonal;
- K is the resolution coefficient, for example, for HD it is 2.3, for Full HD – 1.56, and for UHD – 0.7.
Let's understand the formula using an example. Purchased a TV with FullHD resolution and a diagonal of 32 inches. We apply the formula: 32 * 2.54. We get the location range - 81.28 cm.
The height of the TV from the floor is calculated along a conventional straight line from the eye level of the viewer. At the same time, it is important to sit in a comfortable position on exactly the furniture with which you will be watching TV. As a result, the dimensions turn out to be conditional. And the distance to the TV is the minimum indicator for good picture perception.
Interesting fact. Doctors advise placing equipment at a distance of 175 cm, with a height of 75 cm from the floor to the bottom edge of the display.
In the kitchen
They try to divide even the smallest kitchen into two zones - the dining room and the cooking area. You can emphasize this demarcation with lighting, and one way is to hang a couple of wall lamps next to the dining table. They are known to create a more private atmosphere.
Installation height of wall lights in the kitchen above the dining table
The installation height of the sconce in this case is 70-80 cm above the tabletop. This is optimal, but again you need to look at the circumstances and the interior.
How to arrange equipment for convenience
Not everyone enjoys using formulas and calculations to figure out at what height to hang a TV on the wall. Most users do not calculate the exact distance to the TV or height from the floor.
Advice. It is better to decide on the location of the equipment before purchasing a TV. After all, the diagonal and distance from the TV affects the perception of the picture. Screens that are too large in a small room spoil the movie viewing experience.
Let's figure out at what height to hang the TV, without complicated calculations:
- It is important to consider that when watching TV, your posture changes. They often watch movies in a reclining or lying position. And you have to keep your head tilted or turned to the side. As a result, the neck becomes numb. Therefore, the screen should be placed at eye level of a person in a relaxed, familiar position.
- The simplest scheme for calculating the minimum distance from the TV to the sofa is to double the screen diagonal. For example, we multiply 45 inches by 2.5 (this is to get centimeters from inches) and it turns out that you need to place the TV at a distance of 112.5 cm.
Advice. If the TV is located in the corner diagonally from the bed or sofa, then you should not hang the equipment. It is better to place it on a special stand so that you can rotate the screen if necessary.
Self-installation
A hood is not the most complicated device, so if you have a little experience and a set of necessary tools, it is quite possible to install it yourself. Self-installation is a great opportunity to save on the services of specialists.
Installation of a hood attached to the bottom of the cabinet
Hanging models are attached directly to the bottom shelf of the cabinet. Installation is simple, installation is carried out using self-tapping screws and a screwdriver. Since connecting the air duct to the recirculating device is not required, the installation ends by connecting it to the electrical network.
Installation of a hood in a wall cabinet
Installing a hood into a cabinet yourself requires certain carpentry skills. For a new set, the device is purchased at the furniture design stage. In order for it to fit into an already used hanging cabinet, it is necessary that the dimensions of the hood correspond to the internal dimensions of the case.
To work you will need:
- jigsaw, you can also use a manual one;
- hacksaw for wood;
- pencil;
- screwdriver (preferably a screwdriver);
- awl;
- construction angle, tape measure;
- clamps.
Installation steps:
- First of all, you need to free the cabinets from the facades, and not only the specific cabinet for the hood, but also the adjacent drawers. Next, remove the cabinet and fasten the adjacent cases together with clamps. Do not skip this point - the boxes may fall and be damaged.
- We unscrew the bottom shelf and apply it to the upper plane of the exhaust device. We outline the outline of the air duct and the holes for the outlet of the wire with a plug to connect the device to the network. Cut out the marked holes.
- We insert the hood into the housing and mark the upper boundaries of the device. We fasten the bottom shelf along the marked lines. We drill 4 holes in it.
You can ensure exact alignment of the fastening points with the holes using a stencil.
We fix the hood inside the cabinet and install the air duct. We use it to connect the ventilation hole and the system. We install shelves and fronts. It is worth checking the functionality of the equipment before installing the facades.
Installation of a hood with an air duct
The installation procedure for such a hood includes:
- fixing the hood;
- development of air duct and electrical wiring diagrams;
- box fitting;
- installation of the box using sealant.
The air duct is assembled from a plastic box or made of aluminum corrugation. The first option is stronger, more aesthetically pleasing and more reliable. Therefore, it is worth giving preference to it. Plastic is easy to saw and joined with special elements. Additional strength is added to the joints using sealant. Corrugation also has its advantages - its flexibility allows you to lay the air duct along a curved path.
General recommendations for TV placement
All formulas, advice on the position of equipment, based on convenience, recommendations from doctors can be summarized. And bring out 4 simple nuances of the TV location:
- At eye level for a seated viewer, the center point of the display should be located one-third of the way down from the bottom of the TV.
- The approximate distance from the floor to the center point is from 1 to 1.3 m.
- The person's height is taken into account. If the viewer is up to 160 cm, then the location to the point is from 1.1 to 1.15 m, for tall moviegoers - from 1.2 to 1.3 meters.
- It is important to consider the height of the furniture.
- When TV is constantly watched from different points, the average height of the TV on the wall is taken, taking into account the viewer sitting on the sofa.
- It is necessary to leave room for the possibility of turning the equipment. For this purpose, movable fasteners are included in the kit.
The main parameters when choosing a display location are the height from the floor to the center of the display and the viewing distance. To use average values, see the table below.
| Diagonal (inches) | Height (cm) | Distances from bottom of display to center (cm) | Parameter from floor to center (cm) | Height from floor to bottom edge (cm) | Alignment to the top edge from the floor (cm) |
| 19 | 42 | 21 | 100-120 | 79-99 | 121-141 |
| 22 | 46,5 | 23 | 77-97 | 123-143 | |
| 28 | 62 | 31 | 69-89 | 131-151 | |
| 32 | 71 | 35.5 | 65-85 | 135.5-156 | |
| 43 | 95 | 47.5 | 57-77 | 143-163 | |
| 50 | 111 | 55.5 | 44-64 | 155.5-176 | |
| 55 | 122 | 61 | 39-59 | 161-181 |
Important! The larger the diagonal, the lower the technique is to the floor. But this reduces the level of security. After all, it’s easier to break a low-hanging panel. Therefore, it is recommended to increase the height of the TV on the wall from the floor to 1.5 meters.
Separate adjustments to the height of the equipment are made by consoles, Xbox, and other equipment needed for work. Gaming consoles are placed at an average height between a seated and standing viewer. The height of the players is also taken into account, because the console is used by children and adults. Therefore, the average distance from the floor to the center of the screen is 125 cm.
How does the room affect the location of the TV?
At what height from the floor to hang a TV depends not only on the parameters of the equipment, but also on the room where it is located. There are some recommendations for placing TV in the hall, living room, bedroom, and kitchen. Let's look at them in more detail.
Installation in the living room
A living room or hall is a common room where household members most often spend their leisure time, organize festive events, and welcome guests. The height of the TV depends on the parameters of the furniture. If the sofas from which viewing is carried out have a classic height, then it is worth fixing the equipment at a level of 70-175 cm from the pier.
An exception is the living room, decorated in Japanese style, where the seating is low cushions on the floor. In this version, the equipment is located low, literally at a distance of 10-15 cm.
Advice. If guests and style are constantly changing, you can install it. TV on a special movable bracket. For example, the ND AVA 1500-60-1P stand adjusts the height within a range of 50 cm. So the question of how far from the floor to hang the TV in the living room will fade into the background.
Installation of equipment in the bedroom
The optimal height of the TV on the wall in the bedroom depends on the dimensions of the room itself and on the location of the bed from which it is viewed. Most often, the equipment is placed on the opposite surface. The level depends on the height of the furniture.
If a person watches TV lying down, then it is worth positioning the screen parallel to the furniture so that the center of the screen is at eye level. It is worth considering that the LCD panel will have to be bent slightly, about 30⁰, to get the most comfortable viewing angle.
In the bedroom you should also give preference to adjustable brackets. This will avoid making new holes in the wall to move the equipment.
Important! Liquid crystal panels with a TFT matrix are sensitive to vertical positioning. If you set this technique low, the contrast will increase and the picture will appear dark. Conversely, too high a position will lead to visual lightening of the screen.
Retractable Bedroom Brackets
A modern solution for placing a TV in a small or, conversely, a very spacious bedroom is above the head of the bed. For this purpose, special retractable brackets are used, which, when deployed, place the screen in front of the eyes in a supine position.
It is important to consider the quality of fasteners. You can install equipment this way only when you are completely sure that the screws will not come loose and the mechanisms will not fail. Also, if you have children, this method is not recommended. Kids can play with the fasteners and damage them.
Kitchen TV location
In the kitchen, it is important to consider not only the distance to the equipment, height, but also the location of other household appliances. Do not install the TV close to heating radiators, gas stoves or other heating elements. It's too hot there and the TV will quickly become unusable. It is also worth avoiding installation near a sink, sink, or other water source. High humidity is the enemy of digital technology.
Most often, in small kitchens, where no more than 2 people are present at one time, the TV is installed as a background. It includes TV series or music channels. In this option, the TV is often installed on a separate bedside table or on the refrigerator.
Mounting to the wall is possible in large rooms, such as a dining room. There it is already worth considering the distance from the dining table, the height of chairs and sofas. And follow the general rules for placing the screen at the eye level of the viewer.
Important! You should not hang the TV in front of the window. Direct rays of the sun are a source of glare that interferes with viewing. If this is the only place where you can hang equipment, it is worth purchasing thick textile curtains that do not allow direct rays to pass through.
Installing TV in the nursery
Not all parents welcome the presence of technology in the children's room, but they still often install a TV there. When installing it, it is important to take into account the age, height of the child, and his mobility. It is worth placing the TV so that there is a good view from any point: floor, bed, chair. Often the equipment is placed in a corner with a movable bracket.
Important! In the nursery, take into account the height of the TV socket on the wall. Children should not play with electricity, especially young ones. Therefore, sockets are placed as high as possible, covering them with decorative panels or other furniture.
How not to place TV
In any room, when choosing at what height to hang the TV on the wall, it is important to remember the prohibitions. They are created to protect human health, so as not to get a severe headache or reduce vision while watching. The main ones include:
- Don't tilt your head while watching. This puts too much strain on the neck.
- The minimum distance to the screen is 20-40 cm for TVs up to 100 cm. The larger the diagonal, the further away the equipment should be located.
- You should not place the TV on the side of your desk. A person will constantly be distracted and look sideways at the operating equipment. This will lead to decreased vision.
Advice. You should not put equipment in a ready-made niche. This is convenient from the point of view of quick installation, but it is not correct in height. If you want to place the TV in furniture, buy a custom-made wall or cabinet, where you indicate the height of the shelf for the monitor.
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Mounting options for hanging TV
To securely place the plasma on the wall, it is important to choose the right quality fasteners. There are several options for TV brackets: rigid, inclined and universal. The first type of mount ensures that the TV is fixed in one position. The device will not be able to be rotated or bent. The TV is placed close to the wall, while ensuring a minimum ventilation gap.
For mounting TVs to the wall, inclined, rigid and universal brackets are used.
Important! When selecting a bracket with rigid fixation, there is no room for error in choosing the optimal height of the TV relative to the floor.
The tilt bracket allows you to tilt the TV vertically, while adjusting the viewing angle. This is very convenient when changing body posture while watching TV. Using the tilting bracket, you can choose a comfortable screen position when watching a program or movie while lying down, which is especially important if you place the TV in the bedroom. There will be a ventilation gap of 7-10 cm between the device and the wall.
The universal type of bracket is considered the most complex fastening option. Its special device allows you not only to tilt the TV horizontally, but also to rotate it to the right or left. This type of bracket is the most expensive in comparison with previous analogues.
Helpful advice! When the question arises of how to hang a TV in a corner, a universal bracket comes to the rescue.
Universal brackets are the most expensive, but at the same time the most optimal
The process of installing a TV on the wall is a fairly simple undertaking. To do this, you will need a hammer drill and the selected fastening element. Any model of bracket is equipped with the necessary set of fasteners to securely fix the device to the wall.
