What's the Best Height to Mount a TV on the Wall? (Sydney Guide 2026)

One of the most common questions we get asked before a TV mounting job is: "How high should the TV be mounted?" Get it right and your living room will feel like a home cinema. Get it wrong and you'll spend years tilting your head uncomfortably — or worse, you'll need us to come back and re-drill.

Here's our professional guide to the ideal TV mounting height for every room type.

The Golden Rule: Eye Level When Seated

The universal rule for TV placement is that the centre of the screen should be at eye level when you're seated. For most adults on a standard sofa or lounge chair, this is approximately 100–120cm from the floor.

This means:

• For a 55" TV (screen height ~69cm): bottom of screen at ~65–85cm from the floor
• For a 65" TV (screen height ~81cm): bottom of screen at ~59–79cm from the floor
• For a 75" TV (screen height ~93cm): bottom of screen at ~53–73cm from the floor
• For an 85" TV (screen height ~105cm): bottom of screen at ~47–67cm from the floor

Living Room TV Height

For the main living room, the most important factor is your sofa height and distance from the TV. Measure the height of your eyes when seated comfortably on your sofa — this is where the centre of the TV should be.

A common mistake is mounting the TV above the fireplace mantle, which is often 140–160cm from the floor. This places the centre of a typical 65" TV at around 180–200cm — far too high for comfortable viewing. If you must mount above a fireplace, use a full-motion or tilting bracket to angle the screen downward.

Bedroom TV Height

Bedroom TVs are usually watched from a lying-down or propped-up position in bed. This means the optimal height is typically higher than a living room TV — roughly 110–130cm from the floor to the centre of the screen, depending on your bed height and how you watch.

For bedroom mounting, a tilting bracket is strongly recommended so you can angle the screen to suit your exact viewing position.

Kitchen & Dining Area TV Height

Kitchen and dining area TVs are often watched while standing or seated at a dining table. Counter height is typically 90cm, and dining chair seat height adds another 45–50cm, putting eye level at around 130–140cm. Aim for the TV centre at 130–150cm from the floor in these spaces.

Commercial Spaces (Offices, Waiting Rooms, Restaurants)

In commercial environments, TVs are often mounted higher to be visible from a standing position or from across a large room. For waiting rooms and lobbies, the TV centre is typically mounted at 150–180cm from the floor. For conference rooms, eye level when seated applies — similar to a living room setup at 100–120cm centre height.

What if My Room Has Unusual Constraints?

Sometimes the "ideal" height simply isn't possible due to wall features like windows, doors, existing fixtures, or a fireplace. In these cases, a tilting or full-motion bracket can compensate for a higher or angled mounting position.

When our team arrives for your install, we always measure your specific room, discuss your seating positions, and confirm the mounting height with you before we drill a single hole. Call 0451 693 356 to book your professional TV mounting appointment across Greater Sydney.