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The debate is still on about whether TV’s are good for you or not. The latest to add to that TV debate is whether or not you should have a TV in your bedroom. Given the immense benefits of keeping your TV in the living room and out of the bedroom makes it an easy choice for many to make. However, there are a few others who feel that TV in their bedroom is the place for the TV to be. This article will list out the pros and cons of having a TV in your bedroom making it easier for you to give a verdict.
There are a lot of reasons to not have your TV in the bedroom. The majority support this statement. Some reasons and benefits of this are listed below:
Not having a TV in the bedroom has proven to be especially useful for couples. There is nothing more annoying than entering your bedroom just to see your significant other glued to the TV screen with popcorn strewn all over the bedsheet! Some ways in which your relationship will benefit from throwing that TV out of your bedroom is:
TV watching, in general, has adverse effects on your physical health. But TV watching in the bedroom, in particular, can have even more adverse effects. Some of the aspects of your health that gets affected by having a TV in your bedroom are:
Apart from physical health, not having a TV in the bedroom also has certain mental health advantages. These are:
After going through all the reasons to banish TV from your bedroom here are some reasons to keep the TV in your bedroom:
TV is known to adversely affect your mental and physical health. It can cause a host of problems ranging from eyesight issues, sleeping disorders to diabetes and heart diseases.
The TV size you should opt for is relative to your bedroom size. However on average and going be average bedroom and living room dimensions, a 43 inch TV is recommended for the bedroom and a minimum of 55 inches is recommended for the living room.
Be it the bedroom or the living room or any other room, you should always place the TV with comfort on your mind. The angle of the TV should be comfortable for you to watch. Never place the TV in a corner or low on a stand. Make sure it is on eye-level and stands in front of your preferred sitting furniture.
Interior designers recommend placing your TV at least 42 inches above the floor. This maximizes your viewing pleasure without straining your neck and shoulders. However, the placing height depends on the seating height as well. If you are seating on the floor or on a low sofa then you should place your TV at a relative height as well.
Bedrooms should be exclusively for sleeping and relaxing. You need to train your mind on this. Having a TV in the bedroom makes your mind link the bedroom with stimulant activities that can be very disruptive to sleep and relaxation. However, at the end of the day, there is no final verdict. Having a TV in the bedroom has its pros and cons. You have to make the call based on your priorities and circumstance. However, for the majority especially with regards to children and couples, it is better to ditch that TV out of your bedroom.
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