1. Planning is everything: Put it on paper
If you want to limit the time you will be spending moving around furniture and shifting the TV for the right position, first measure out the dimensions of the room and draw a rough floor plan on a sheet of paper. Now play around with the position of your sofa set, units, speakers, etc, by drawing them into your floor plan - try to get it all as proportionate to your room as possible, by measuring it out preferably. This will allow you to visualize the end result.2. Don’t stress out, it can take a few days
If you have just moved into a new apartment or are changing the position or layout of your TV area, don’t stress about getting everything done in a hurry. You need to plan your arrangement carefully and play around with the position of your TV in relation to your sofas. How will it work out when you have guests over to watch the game? Is placing it on one wall too close or too far from your seating? Don’t settle on a set up right away; it may take a few misses before you find the perfect hit.3. Choose the ideal couch-to-TV distance
There are two components that are crucial to a comfortable, enjoyable television viewing experience. The first, of course, if the TV itself. The second is the seating - ideally, a couch. The placement of both these will form the crux of your TV entertainment area. Ideally, the distance between the TV and your seat should be 1.5 to 2.5 times the size of your TV screen. So, for a 50 inch TV, you will need a distance of 75 to 125 inches - around 6 and a quarter to 10 and a half feet.4. Don’t forget about the sound system
Though it is not always feasible, especially in compact homes, ensure your couch isn’t flush against the wall as it can take away from the audio emitted from the surround sound speakers. If you do have a surround sound system, look online for layouts that fit your own for speaker placement. Generally, the two front speakers go to the left and right of the television, the center channel speaker is positioned above and side speakers a little behind the viewer and parallel to each other. The woofer must be placed below the TV set, while rear speakers should be placed right behind the seating area.5. Don’t let the cables tie you down
Entangled cables are just about the worst sights in a living room. The solution: get a cable organizer online or use ties to have them sectioned and neatly arranged. It also helps to label your cables so you aren’t scratching your head when you need to get behind the box. Keep these rules in mind while setting up your entertainment center, and we can guarantee a great home viewing experience. So, go ahead and up your small screen the right way. Should you have any more tips, do let us know in the comments.Simplify Your Furniture Needs
