Whether we like it or not, television has, over time, become an integral part of any household and held a special place in our hearts. It’s an inescapable part of modern culture. 

Now, you just got a new TV or you just moved into a new house, and while it might not be the first thing to come to mind, knowing where to and where not to place your television or your television set is an important ingredient to having great home decor, and matters a whole lot when it comes to enjoying your TV. 

Subsequently, you will be made aware of some of the dos and don’ts of positioning your TV in your home. 

DO ensure that your TV is positioned close to a power source

Making sure of your TV’s proximity to a power source is one of the first things you need to have in mind. Also, make sure that this existing power source is strong enough to handle your and any other add-ons that may come into the picture subsequently. 

DON’T forget about the placement of the cables

One thing that everyone can agree on is a definite no-no in TV placement is having to see a bunch of cables dangling on the wall in the case of a wall-mounted television. For a quick fix, you can invest in cable covers.

DO assess the layout of the room

For example, considering the position of your windows is almost as important as finding a power source. You need to take note of where the windows are in your living room in order to determine how much glare you would get on the TV screen, and consequently, avoid having that problem.  

Also, if your apartment is something akin to, or is an open concept floor plan, it would be wise to invest in a device or appliance that allows you to watch your TV from almost any point in your living room and dining room. 

So yes, taking into consideration what type of floor plan you have or basically your room layout is essential to correct TV placement. 

DON’T mount your TV above your fireplace

At first, the idea of mounting your flat-screen TV right above the fireplace seems like a great idea– aesthetics and all that. What you’re failing to consider, however, is that the heat from your fireplace could severely damage your television, and the thousands of dollars you have spent on your television would go to waste. And so, mounting your TV above your fireplace should be a definite no-no.

DO place your TV at eye level 

Placing the TV at eye level does depend on the type of floor plan your house has, but it is the safest bet. Making it so that you don’t have to strain your neck just because you want to watch a show is highly considerate of your health.

DON’T place your TV too close

When you are integrating your television into your living room, it is important to take note of the distance between your couch or whatever seater you might have and the wall your TVwould be mounted on or be against. Placing your TV too close to your seats not only has adverse effects on your health but can be quite uncomfortable.

To get the job done, you might need to invite some of the best IT services to assist you. And when it comes to perfect TV placement, Jelnic is as reliable as they come. Lucky for you if you live in or around Greater Pittsburgh, you can contact us to mount your TV, and other IT services that you can see on our website.