How to Mount a TV Kitchen / Small Space — Rick's Install Guide
Kitchen TVs are usually off-axis (you're cooking, not centered on the couch), often above a counter or in a tight corner. An articulating mount lets you swing the TV toward the cook or the table. Keep weight low — a 32-43" set is plenty.
What you need to know first
- A 32-43" TV is the right size for most kitchens. Bigger gets in the way of cabinets.
- Articulating arm + tilt is the recommended default — lets you angle the screen down toward the counter when you're prep-cooking.
- Skip a soundbar — TV speakers are fine for kitchen viewing. Spend the saved budget on a better articulating mount.
- Cat6 to the TV matters here — kitchens are often the dead spot in a typical Wi-Fi setup. Wired streaming = no buffering.
Quick answers
What size TV for a kitchen?
32-43" is the sweet spot. Bigger feels cramped in most kitchens and gets in the way of cabinet doors or backsplash.
Can I put it above the cabinets?
You can — but the angle is brutal. A tilting mount + dropping the TV to eye level (above the counter, below the cabinets) gives a way better viewing experience.
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Built by Rick Baron — 28 years of residential AV installs. Last verified 2026-05-28.