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Mounting height is the most common thing our TV mounting clients ask about, and the most common thing to get wrong. A TV mounted too high looks dramatic in photos and is uncomfortable to watch for hours. Here's how to get it right.
The eye-level rule
For most living rooms, aim for the centre of the screen to sit at or slightly below seated eye level. When you're seated on a typical sofa, that usually puts the centre of the screen roughly 100–110 cm (40–43 in) from the floor. Measure from your own seat. Sofa heights vary, and so do people.
Adjust for the room
- Living and family rooms: follow the eye-level rule for comfortable long viewing
- Bedrooms: you're often reclining, so a slightly higher mount with a gentle downward tilt works well
- Above a fireplace: this is often too high. Consider a tilting or pull-down mount to bring the screen closer to eye level
- Kitchens and open-concept spaces: a swivel or full-motion bracket lets you aim the screen where you need it
Viewing distance matters too
Larger screens need a little more distance. For a 4K TV, many people find a comfortable distance is about one to one-and-a-half times the screen's diagonal. If your seating is far from the wall, consider a bigger screen rather than a higher mount.
Hide the wires
A mounted TV with cables dangling beneath it undoes the clean look. Wherever the wall construction allows, cables can be run inside the wall to a low outlet or media console. Otherwise, slim, paintable cable channels keep things tidy.
Test before you drill
Use painter's tape to outline the screen on the wall, sit in your usual spot and live with it for a day. It's the simplest way to avoid regret. One client had us take a TV down and re-mount it at the exact height they wanted. We're happy to do that, but it's easier to get right the first time.
Want it done properly? See our TV mounting service or request a quote.
