You either need to buy a new TV or you want to change the old one, but choosing the right screen size is very important. Screens are diagonally sized so you can calculate optimal seat distance and create immersive viewing.
Bigger TVs are ideally viewed from a bit further back as the colors and distortion might be problematic but your personal tastes and room size will eventually determine the right size TV for your living room.
Size of Room
There are a lot of considerations when it comes to buying a TV set. You also need to factor in where it is going to go – size is important here, for example, small rooms cannot fit big screens without making the room seem crowded while large rooms will require an even bigger TV set so that it can be seen from every part of the room.
The best way to figure out which size television is best for your living room is to consider how far apart you’ll be from the wall the TV will be on. Make a grid on your wall with blue painter’s tape to show you where this would end up when it is installed.
Bigger TVs (anything larger than 75 inches) are very expensive, so if you want to build a home cinema but don’t have the cash for a big TV, you can just buy a projector that will let you get good contrast and image quality.
Viewing Distance
Having TVs get thinner and bigger, it is easy to think that you need to get bigger. But room size and distance are critical when it comes to figuring out how big of a screen you need to buy. If the image is too big it will obliterate or look weird in smaller sizes, and if it is too small you may strain your eyes trying to view it in full.
This is a good size to buy for your living room screen, and you do not have to do complicated math – just take a tape measure and determine where you will sit to watch TV and then go to the store and buy one that is the same size – you won’t regret it! Make sure to turn down brightness and contrast on the TV for a little eye strain!
Aesthetics
Aesthetics aren’t a side note when choosing the right TV for your room. How a television looks can depend on how large or narrow it is and how well it blends in with the room.
Keep in mind that big screens can look visually heavy and monopolize your room’s decor, compromising its design. For those of you who have smaller screens, and want them to be indistinguishable from others, try getting a screen that is smaller so it sits in.
Remember the TV’s diagonal dimension when buying and whether or not it’s Full HD, 4K (Ultra HD) or 8K — the higher the resolution, the sharper the picture will be, but your eyes will strain from looking at it too close.
Personal Preferences
Keep in mind that, size and distance of the TV screen is an individual decision, so some may choose big screens and some small screens. So we recommend trying a variety of sizes and distances in your living room to see what works best.
A good television set for the living room is the foundation of an enjoyable entertainment session. You can’t get a good screen size without considering the room, the distance to the display, and design; with these hints you can be sure that your tv will sit well within its space.
Remember that TV screens are square, so an actual 55-inch TV is 49 inches wide by 29 inches tall. Resolution can also matter, bigger images are clearer. A larger TV is probably going to be needed if you’re watching HD content regularly.