Installing TVs in Kitchens or Secondary Rooms
TVs are not just for living rooms anymore. Kitchens, laundry rooms, and home offices all benefit from a mounted screen when the placement is done thoughtfully.
Why Secondary Room TVs Are Growing in Popularity
homeowners are increasingly mounting TVs in rooms beyond the main living area. A kitchen TV lets you follow recipes, watch the news while cooking, or keep kids entertained during meal prep. A laundry room TV makes folding clothes less tedious. A home office TV can double as a second monitor or a background news feed during the workday. The key difference between these installations and a living room mount is that secondary room TVs are typically smaller, mounted in tighter spaces, and viewed from shorter distances or while moving around the room rather than sitting in one spot.
Kitchen TV Placement and Sizing
Kitchen TVs work best when mounted in a spot visible from the main work area, whether that is the counter, the stove, or the kitchen island. Corner mounts and articulating arms are popular choices because they let you swivel the TV to face different directions depending on where you are in the kitchen. A 32 to 43-inch screen is the sweet spot for most kitchens. Anything larger tends to dominate the space, and anything smaller is hard to see from across the room. Mount the TV high enough to stay above counter clutter and away from heat sources like the stove and oven. A spot near the ceiling in a corner, angled downward with a tilting mount, keeps it visible without taking up valuable wall space. Keep the TV away from the sink and any areas where water splashing is likely. While modern TVs are not damaged by a little humidity, direct water contact can cause problems. In open-concept homes across Louisville and Lafayette , a kitchen TV often serves double duty as a secondary screen visible from the dining area.
Home Office and Laundry Room Setups
For home offices, a mounted TV can function as a large display for video calls, presentations, or a second screen for multitasking. Mount it at seated desk-height eye level, typically 38 to 44 inches at center, and use a full-motion mount so you can adjust the angle and distance. Connect it to your computer via HDMI or wirelessly to mirror your laptop screen. Laundry rooms are simpler installations. A small 32-inch TV mounted above the folding area or across from the washer and dryer keeps you entertained during laundry sessions. The viewing angle is less critical here since you are usually standing and moving around. A basic tilting mount works well in these spaces.
Installation for Non-Standard Spaces
Secondary rooms often have mounting challenges that living rooms do not. Kitchens may have tile backsplashes, cabinets limiting wall space, or outlets in inconvenient locations. Laundry rooms may have plumbing or ductwork behind the walls. Home offices in older homes might have plaster walls or unusual stud spacing. Your technician assesses each space individually and adapts the installation approach. Whether it requires a tile mounting solution , a compact articulating arm, or creative cable routing, the goal is a clean, secure installation that fits the room. TV Solutions mounts TVs in every room of the house across the service area. Book online to schedule your secondary room installation and see your exact price.