I sometimes wonder how people take for granted watching their TV set locked inside a cabinet? I mean, it’s what everyone did in the ’60’s, the decade of the dinosaurs. Come on now, it’s the 21st century, and the TV viewing options are as sophisticated as the TV’s themselves.
The most important factor in viewing a videio display is, of course, the viewing distance. The TV must be far enough back so that the eye cannot detect the dots or lines making up the picture. The thmb rule for calculating viewing distance is three times screen height for HDTVs and five times screen height for analog TVs.
What about the display mounts? For plasmas and large LCD sets, which are too heavy to be anchored in drywall, your best bet is to hang it. Front-projectors are smaller than ever, and a ceiling mount will get it out of the way. Try and see if you can get a retracting one. Motorized screens can also be automated.
If you’re considering a tv mount, flat-panel and smaller direct-view sets can live on swivel mounts. For the kitchen, look for flip-down flat panels and under-cabinet tube TVs.
All said and done, keep your room decor in mind, as well as child safety. Sometimes, what looks best cosmetically may not always be the best option when considered in conjuction with safety, cabling, how do you arrange the rest of your equipment in the room, etc. Like I said, get creative.
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