Hanging an LCD TV in the bedroom may lead to more time spent in bed.
The lightweight, flat-panel design of LCD TVs makes hanging them from the wall a fairly painless process. Hanging an LCD in the bedroom makes for a stylish, unobtrusive choice for nighttime viewing. Though bedroom TV viewers face an abundance of installation options, a sleek and properly integrated bedroom TV can accent décor rather than take away from it.
Methods
Wall mounts allow users to hang flat-panel LCD TVs from walls. These devices mount the TV just inches from the wall, making for an unobtrusive addition to the bedroom. Certain mounts feature tilting, swiveling or even mechanized swiveling. While wall mounts rely on studs for hanging, wall anchors allow users to mount LCD TVs up to 42 inches in size without studs by using evenly-spaced miniature wall brackets. Nonprofessionals can install these store-bought mounting solutions, but for a fee, professional HDTV installers will do the job.
Options
Store-bought wire concealers, also known as wire raceways, serve as a simple solution for hiding wires in the bedroom. These plastic, self-adhering tubes also protect wires from pets and children and often come in a primered finish, meaning users can paint them to match their bedroom décor. Sound bars, which are a series of surround-sound speakers mounted in a single vertical bar, present a streamlined choice for high-quality sound in the bedroom. These audio devices often include wall-mounting hardware in the box, making for convenient under-the-TV bedroom installation.
Viewing Distance
When mounting an LCD TV in the bedroom or elsewhere, the middle of the screen should rest at eye level for those sitting in the viewing position. Placing the TV low on the wall suits viewing from a bed and helps avoid the glare caused by mounting the TV too high. The ideal viewing distance for a 32-inch HDTV is 8 feet away. A 42-inch screen calls for a distance of 10-1/2 feet, while a 24-inch screen looks best from 6 feet.
Considerations
Hanging an LCD TV over a bedroom fireplace may cause device malfunctions if the fireplace is still in use. In most cases, in-use fireplaces that don't exceed exterior operating temperature of 90 degrees Fahrenheit won't cause complications. Researchers from the Division of Sleep and Chronobiology at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Maryland Medical Center link TV viewing before bed with poor sleep habits and sleep disorders.
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