How high to mount TV in bedroom: the most important facts that you must know
Most modern apartments are equipped with a TV (LCD or LED), and there are numerous options for its installation. Some prefer to place the device in their living room, while others like watching their favorite movies while cooking or laying in bed.
The TV placed in the bedroom will improve convenience and help relax during the day and before going to bed. However, trying to install it, you have to consider plenty of factors, from your room size and furniture layout to how high you want to mount it.
So, in this article, we will go through some useful things to get you started.
The perfect height for wall-mounted TV in the bedroom
Like installing a TV in another room, there are certain rules you need to know to figure out the perfect height for a flat-screen TV in your bedroom. Selecting the right height can also help you avoid such health issues as discomfort in the neck or vision problems.
- The size of your TV
The first and most important factor is the TV size, as it significantly affects the TV mounting height. A small note, you should keep in mind that we are talking about the diagonal viewing area when referring to the TV size.
And we also consider the length from the floor to the center of the TV when referring to its height.
Knowing the size of the TV, we can calculate the perfect height. A 42″ TV mounting height equals 55 inches from the floor to the TV center, a 55″ TV should be 60 inches, a 65″ should be 65 inches, and a 70″ should be mounted about 67 inches from the floor to the center of the screen. Another factor to mount TV to the wall is to install it at your eye level.
2. Height of the eye level
If you do not want to bother with calculating the perfect height before TV mounting, there is an easier option — to mount the screen at eye level (the distance between your eyes and the floor when watching TV). In the bedroom, you should measure the eye level while sitting on the bed or, as most people do, laying down.
3. Viewing angle
The viewing angle also contributes to the TV mounting height. According to the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE), the viewing angle should be no more than 30 degrees.
However, the average degree is kept between 10 to 15 degrees for people when sitting in a seat.
If you want to mount the TV in your bedroom, a range of 95-100 degrees would be ideal. You can also change the angle if it does not match your needs.
Viewing distance
Knowing the optimum viewing distance (the distance from the television to the viewer) is also important if just the screen is too far, the film won’t be as exciting an experience as it could be, or, if it is too close, it can lead to headaches. So the TV in bedroom should be at an optimal viewing distance.
The ideal range varies depending on the screen size of your wall-mounted TV. But usually, people calculate the recommended viewing distance by dividing the size of the TV by 0.55.
For instance, a 42-inch television has an ideal viewing distance of 76 inches.
You also should bear in mind that the bedroom is often smaller than, for example, the living room, therefore, you might want to choose a smaller TV over a bigger one to achieve the ideal viewing distance.
How to choose the proper TV size for your bedroom?
- Bedroom size
While it is tempting to choose any television that caught your eye, the first thing you should do is think about your bedroom size and the place where you put your TV; do you want to stand or wall mount it? Wherever you want to place it, it should be the right size to fit in the room and leave space for something else.
- Budget
Choosing which TV to install in your bedroom depends on your budget as well. The desire to buy a big-screen television can be quite heavy on the wallet and the device might not fit your bedroom size. Therefore, you can think about a small flat screen with the same good sound and picture quality as in a larger TV, but which won’t take up too much space.
- TV screen resolution
Another factor to consider before choosing the TV size is the screen resolution. If the TV screen is small enough (up to 40 inches), it is better to go for the pixel resolution of 720p.
If you want to get bigger screens, then you can find a TV with a pixel count of up to 1080 or 4k (full HD).
The higher the pixel resolution, the closer the distance you can watch TV at.
Frequently asked questions
How high should a 55-inch TV be mounted in a bedroom?
The perfect TV mount height for a 55-inch television is 60 inches from the floor.
How should a TV be positioned in a bedroom?
There are many ways you can position your TV in the bedroom. For example, you can hang your television on a wall, place it on top of a dresser, or in a cabinet.
Should TV be higher than the bed?
The bedroom TV mount should be based on your eye level or the TV size, not your bed.
What should be the height of TV from floor?
The height of the TV is based on the screen’s size, viewing distance, and the eye-level height from which you will watch the TV. Therefore, if you know all of these parameters, you will be able to find the proper height to set your TV.
How high should a 60-inch TV be mounted in bedroom?
The proper height for wall-mounted TV of 60 inches is around 63 inches from the floor.
Final thoughts
As you can see, before TV mounting, you should consider many factors that can be quite challenging and confusing. But, as long as you think all the things through, you will be able to find the proper height for yourself.
