What is on each sheet
The three elevations and their component schedules are below, as the drawings print them.
| Sheet | Overall size | What is drawn on it | Key dimension |
|---|---|---|---|
| TV-1 — 7 ft unit for a 55 in screen | 7 ft x 8 ft elevation | Low console with a fluted back panel | Screen centre at 3 ft 6 in |
| TV-2 — 9 ft unit for a 65 in screen | 9 ft x 9 ft elevation | Full wall with storage both sides | Screen centre at 3 ft 8 in |
| TV-3 — 11 ft media wall for a 75 in screen | 11 ft x 9 ft elevation | Media wall with a fireplace niche and closed storage | Screen centre at 3 ft 10 in |
Schedule — TV-1 — 7 ft unit for a 55 in screen
- Console, 7 ft x 1 ft 6 in deep, two drawers — 7 ft × 1.6 ft
- 55 in screen, 4 ft 1 in wide — 4.1 ft × 2.4 ft
- Fluted MDF back panel, full width — 7 ft × 4.5 ft
- Open display niche with profile light — 1.6 ft × 4.2 ft
- Upper closed storage, 1 ft 4 in — 7 ft × 1.4 ft
Schedule — TV-2 — 9 ft unit for a 65 in screen
- Console, 9 ft, with four drawers — 9 ft × 1.8 ft
- 65 in screen, 4 ft 9 in wide — 4.8 ft × 2.8 ft
- Stone or veneer back panel — 5.2 ft × 5 ft
- Tall storage, left, 2 ft — 2 ft × 5 ft
- Tall storage, right, 1 ft 9 in — 1.8 ft × 5 ft
- Upper shelf with concealed light — 5.2 ft × 1.4 ft
Schedule — TV-3 — 11 ft media wall for a 75 in screen
- Console, 11 ft, six drawers — 11 ft × 2 ft
- 75 in screen, 5 ft 6 in wide — 5.6 ft × 3.2 ft
- Back panel in book-matched veneer — 6.2 ft × 5.4 ft
- Closed tall storage, left — 2.5 ft × 5.4 ft
- Closed tall storage, right — 2.3 ft × 5.4 ft
- Linear fireplace niche, 5 ft — 5 ft × 1.2 ft
- Upper cove with linear light — 6.2 ft × 1 ft
How to use them
- Measure your viewing distance first and pick the screen from it, rather than picking a screen and hoping.
- Run the conduit before the panel is fixed. Retrofitting a cable route through a fluted panel is not a small job.
- Leave 2 in of ventilation behind the screen. Heat is what kills panels, and a sealed recess traps it.
- Allow 4 in of console above the screen bottom for the soundbar, or it will sit in front of the screen.
Three details that separate a good TV wall
- Stone must be mechanically fixed. A 12 mm stone panel behind a screen needs fixings, not just adhesive.
- Fluted panels should be bought pre-fluted. Site grooving costs more and is rarely as consistent.
- Book-matched veneer needs a sheet layout agreed before ordering, not decided at installation.
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See finish options in the laminate catalogue and price the joinery on the interior design cost page.
Frequently asked questions
How far should I sit from the TV?+
About 1.6 times the screen diagonal, measured from the seat back. A 65 inch screen wants roughly 8 ft 8 in; a 75 inch wants 10 ft. Sitting closer than 1.3 times the diagonal makes pixel structure and compression visible on most content.
What height should the screen centre be?+
Around 42 inches from the floor for a sofa with a 17 inch seat height, so the centre of the screen is near eye level when seated. Mounting a television above a fireplace or at 5 ft, as many Indian living rooms do, produces neck strain within an hour.
Should the TV unit be wall-hung or floor-standing?+
Wall-hung if the room is small; the visible floor beneath makes a noticeable difference and it is easier to clean. Floor-standing if you need the storage volume or if the wall cannot take the load. A console over 7 ft long and wall-hung needs proper fixings into masonry, not into board.
Can I put stone behind the screen?+
Yes, at 12 mm thickness, mechanically fixed with a supporting frame rather than adhered alone. A 6 ft by 8 ft stone panel weighs 200 kg or more, and adhesive alone on a plastered wall is not an acceptable fixing for that load above seating.
What does a TV unit cost?+
Rs 1,300 to 1,700 per sq ft of elevation at an essential specification, Rs 1,800 to 2,400 at premium and Rs 2,800 to 4,800 with veneer, stone and profile lighting. A 9 ft wall at premium typically runs Rs 1.3 to 1.8 lakh ex-GST.