Where should I place my TV in the room?

The TV is the centerpiece of the living room in many households. Whether for series, Gaming or movie nights - the right positioning determines comfort, picture quality and the overall and the overall effect of the room. But where is the best place for the TV? The answer depends on Room size, lighting conditions, furniture arrangement and your design requirements.

In this article, you will receive practical tips and find out how you can not only not only optimally position your TV, but also integrate it elegantly into your interior - for example with innovative TV lift systems from Flatlift.

1. Optimal height and seating distance

The rule of thumb is: the center of the screen should be at your eye level when seated Eye level when seated. With very large televisions, the TV may sit slightly lower to relieve pressure on the neck.

The seat distance is also crucial. Orientation: Screen diagonal (in inches) × 2 ≈ ideal distance in centimetres. Example: A 65-inch TV (165 cm) looks particularly comfortable at a distance of approx. 3.3 m Distance is particularly comfortable.

2. Take lighting conditions into account

Avoid direct reflections. Ideally, the TV should be positioned at right angles to the incidence of light, not opposite large windows. In critical locations, blackout curtains can help, smart blinds or adaptive backlighting (bias lighting), which reduces contrasts and is easier on the eyes and relieves eye strain.

3. Televisions as part of the interior design

Technology does not have to dominate. In modern interiors, the TV is deliberately integrated or made invisible when not in use.

• TV furniture: Lowboards/sideboards offer storage space and integrate the TV as a quiet centerpiece.
• Wall mounting: Slim solution for smaller rooms; pay attention to angles and cable management.
• TV lift systems from Flatlift: The TV disappears into the furniture, the wall or the ceiling - visible only at the touch of a button. This keeps the room design clear and tidy.

4. Creative placement ideas

• Freestanding as a room divider: With feet, the TV can stand freely in the room - perfect for open floor plans.
• In the bedroom: A pop-up lift in the foot of the bed allows the TV to disappear when not in use.
• In the dining area: Rotatable solutions allow comfortable viewing from several zones.
• Behind works of art: With the Flatlift picture lift system, a picture glides quietly up/down and reveals the screen - technology meets art.

5. Common mistakes - and how to avoid them

• Position too high: Above the fireplace looks stylish, but is often unergonomic.
• Visible cable clutter: Plan cable routing and connection points; flatlift systems offer integrated cable routing.
• TV too large in a small room: Adjust the size to the room depth and seating distance.
• Lack of flexibility: Rigid mounting can make subsequent rearrangements more difficult - plan for rotatable or movable systems.

6. Flatlift solutions: Flexible, quiet, tailor-made

Flatlift has been a specialist in TV lift systems for over 20 years and has realized more than 25.000 projects worldwide. Advantages at a glance:

• Space-saving: TV disappears into the furniture, wall or ceiling.
• Flexible: Custom-made for almost any architecture and screen size.
• Quiet & durable: Very quiet running, designed for a high number of cycles, up to 10-year guarantee.
• Design-friendly: Minimalist mechanism that does not disrupt the interior.

Particularly elegant: the Flatlift picture lift system. A work of art moves electrically and only releases the TV only when required - a perfect symbiosis of aesthetics and function.

7. Planning tips for perfect integration

• Dimensions & weight: Consider screen, mount, picture/front if necessary.
• Ventilation: Avoid heat build-up; plan for service access.
• Acoustics: Think about the soundbar/speakers - moving mount if necessary.
• Power & connections: Sockets, data cables, reserve routes at an early stage.
• Smart home: Check integration into existing control systems (app, buttons, voice).

Conclusion

The right TV placement is more than just a technical decision - it determines the comfort, picture quality and the effect of the room. Classic solutions such as wall brackets and TV furniture work well, but TV lift systems from Flatlift offer maximum elegance and flexibility: the TV is present when you need it and invisible when you don't When you need it and invisible when you don't.

Discover examples, videos and solutions at flatlift.com.