The living room is where poor mounting decisions get noticed daily. I’ve seen gorgeous spaces compromised by a TV two inches too high. If you want TV wall mounting that disappears into the room, treat viewing geometry and cable exits as design decisions—not afterthoughts.
North Team — Toronto
1060 Sheppard Ave W, Toronto, ON M3J 0G7, Canada
Phone: (416) 268-2555
Sightlines, Sofas, and Why “Lower” Often Wins
Here’s what works: center-of-screen close to seated eye level. In most Toronto living rooms, that’s near 40–42 inches, adjusted for sofa height and screen size. We tried “mantel height” as a default years ago—it looked dramatic and felt terrible after a week. For a practical height reference that aligns with what we see in the field, this homeowner explainer is useful.
Glare Management and Window Reality
South- or west-facing windows create reflective headaches. A tilt mount and light control (sheers or drapes) beat cranking the TV higher. We once solved a glare issue by shifting the mount 6 inches off center to avoid a direct reflection—sightlines stayed intact, glare vanished. Reliable TV wall mounting in Toronto living rooms means testing angles before drilling.
Cabling That Keeps the Room Beautiful
A living room isn’t a server rack. We route power and signal cleanly, label lines, and leave a small service loop for future devices. When a client added a soundbar months later, the pre-planned eARC path turned a would-be rewire into a 10-minute job. For marketplace benchmarking of add-on services (soundbar, concealment), scan a national provider’s service pages.
Full-Motion vs. Tilt in Family Spaces
Families move. If your room has multiple seating zones, full-motion mounts earn their cost. If your layout is stable with a single primary seat, a tilt mount is simpler, slimmer, and safer from accidental bumps. We weigh three factors: traffic paths, kid reach, and port access. That decision process beats guessing.
Why North Team Feels “Set-and-Forget”
What I’ve learned is reliability is the absence of surprises. North Team’s living-room installs include torque checks, stud photos, and a quick walk-through so you know how to add devices later. If you need TV wall mounting that looks right and stays right, call (416) 268-2555 or visit TV wall mounting.
Conclusion
The living room deserves a mount you don’t notice. Plan height and cable paths like design elements, and choose a crew that executes cleanly—North Team is built for that.
FAQs
What’s the best height for living rooms?
Usually near seated eye level—around 40–42 inches to center, adjusted for your sofa.
Can you hide all cords?
Yes—either in-wall (where allowed) or with sleek raceways.
Will a full-motion mount look bulky?
Slim arms exist, but if you want ultra-low profile, choose tilt.
Do you install shelves or media ledges?
Yes—planned with stud locations in mind.
Can you set up apps and Wi-Fi?
On request; it’s efficient to do while we’re on site.
Is drywall strong enough?
With studs and proper anchors—yes; we never rely on drywall alone.
What about older homes?
We check for lath-and-plaster and adapt anchors accordingly.
Can you help pick a mount?
Absolutely—based on TV, wall, and viewing habits.
Do you service weekends?
Yes—book early for prime windows.
How do I get started?
Tap TV wall mounting or call (416) 268-2555.