Is your living room the favourite hangout space for the whole family? Do you find yourself rushing to secure your flatscreen TV every time the kids run through the space? If so, it may be time to streamline your entertainment area. 

When not dealing with a crisis, the emergency electrician Canberra locals rely on can be found helping homeowners with TV wall mount installation. This not only declutters your space but also ensures that your TV is safe and loose cables and wiring are stored safely out of the way. 

Secure Your Entertainment Area

Mounting your TV on the wall has many advantages. Our electrical team have compiled a list of the top reasons why you should consider elevating your TV. 

1. Removes Potential Safety Hazards

A TV on a stand in your living room can pose a safety hazard if you have children or pets who also play in the space. Since flat screens are lightweight, they can easily be bumped over and fall on a small child. Loose cables and wires can also pose a tripping hazard. 

Having a professional mount your TV on the wall ensures that the unit is safely secured. The electrician will also tidy up all the loose cables and move them to a secure spot. This not only makes the space safer but also reduces the likelihood of the wires getting damaged. You can also speak to your electrician about connecting your other entertainment components to your TV, creating a structured entertainment area. 

2. Wall Mounting Allows You to Put a TV in Any Room

Wall mounting allows you to add a TV to any room in the house. All it takes is for your electrician to use a full-motion mount, and you can have a TV exactly where you need it. This is not only more functional but also declutters the space. 

Our team have successfully installed TVs and entertainment units in just about every room in the house. Australian homeowners commonly request TV mounting in the following spaces:

• Home gym: Having a TV in the gym is an excellent way to keep your mind busy while your body does all the work. 
• Bedrooms: Other than living rooms, bedrooms are the most common living areas where people want to watch TV. Your electrician can also connect your computer or laptop to your TV to create a nifty home office. 
• Outside entertainment area: If you have a closed-off outdoor entertainment area, it’s an excellent idea to mount a TV where you can watch your favourite sports while you’re entertaining. 
• Bathrooms: Catch up on your favourite sitcoms while you enjoy a long, hot bubble bath. This may not be everyone’s first choice, but if it works for you, an electrician can make it happen. 
• Kitchen: Take your cooking to a whole new level by being able to follow your favourite recipe. 

3. Effective Way to Declutter a Space

While a thin TV on its own doesn’t clutter up the space in your living room, the wires, cables, and connections you have running from the unit are usually the culprit. This is not only unsightly but also poses a tripping risk when little ones are running around in the space. 

A professional electrician will ensure that all wires and cords are neatly tied and hidden out of sight. This is a simple but effective way to ensure that your space stays neat and safe. This is the perfect solution for anyone who prefers a minimalistic décor look. 

Having your TV on the wall also enables you to keep your space more organised. You can easily add a small shelf for gaming stations, remotes and other accessories that are usually lying all over the living room. 

4. Enables everyone to get a Better View

If the TV in your living room is on a low stand, or your seating arrangement doesn’t really line up with the TV, then you will know that not everyone is getting the best view. Glare from an open curtain can also make viewing less than comfortable. 

Wall-mounted TVs can be installed in a way that allows you to tilt the TV, depending on the amount of glare in the room. Doing this ensures that everyone has a better view and can enjoy the clearest picture possible. This is an excellent option to enhance gaming and any other functions you have connected to your TV.

5. Allows for More Usable Space

Removing your TV from a low or bulky floor stand is also an effective way to free up space in your living room or bedroom. This opens up the stand or the space and allows for it to be used more effectively. 

Final Thoughts

Having your TV professionally wall-mounted will instantly transform your living room or entertainment area. You’ll not only be creating a neater, more streamlined aesthetic, but your space will also be safer. A professional installer will ensure that the wiring is done correctly and safely stored out of the way. Creating the perfect entertainment is never been easier!