The way you place your television shapes the rest of the living room. It influences seating, lighting, storage and even the way conversation moves around the space. The decision between a wall mounted screen and a freestanding TV unit is rarely just about looks. It involves how the room is used day to day, who lives there, and what already exists on the walls and floor. Here we walk through the practical considerations so you can settle on the option that suits your home.<\/p>\n
Before measuring anything, stand in the doorway and take in the room. Notice where natural light falls, where the seating points, and how far the main viewing position sits from the wall. A wall mounted television sits flat against the surface, which works well in compact rooms because it frees up valuable floor area. A freestanding unit takes up more depth but offers built in storage, which helps where cupboard space is limited.<\/p>\n
If you are still planning your layout, our living room furniture<\/a> collection offers pieces that pair with either approach.<\/p>\n Wall mounting creates a clean, uncluttered look. The screen appears to float, the cables tuck behind plasterboard if planned carefully, and the floor reads as more open. For renters or homeowners in flats, this style suits minimalist schemes well.<\/p>\n The technique does require a sound wall. Stud walls need brackets fixed into the studs themselves, while solid brick or block walls take heavy duty fixings. Check the wall type before committing, especially in newer build properties where partition walls may not bear the weight of a large television without reinforcement.<\/p>\n For brackets, browse our wall TV brackets<\/a> range, which includes fixed, tilting and full motion designs.<\/p>\n A freestanding television unit gives a sense of permanence and offers storage that a bare wall mount cannot match. Drawers, cupboards and open shelving hide the everyday paraphernalia of family life, from games controllers to remote handsets. The screen sits on top, supported by the stand itself or a tabletop bracket.<\/p>\n This approach suits households who move frequently because nothing is fixed to the wall. It also works in period homes where chasing cables into plaster might disturb cornicing or older finishes.<\/p>\nThe Case for Wall Mounted<\/h3>\n
The Case for Freestanding Units<\/h3>\n