A good conference room TV wall puts the display (or two) centered on the wall at seated eye level, the video bar directly above or below the screen, all cables inside the wall or a raceway, and a low credenza or recessed box for power and equipment. Acoustic panels or slat wood around the screen improve sound and look, as long as nothing blocks the camera or microphones.
Common TV wall layouts
| Layout | What it looks like | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Single display, bar below | One TV, video bar under it | Huddle and small rooms |
| Single display, bar above | One TV, bar on top | Medium rooms |
| Dual displays, bar centered | Two TVs side by side, bar between or above | Medium and large rooms, content plus people |
| Interactive board | Touch board on wall or stand | Collaboration rooms |
| Feature wall | Slats, fabric or panels around the screen | Client-facing rooms, boardrooms |
TV wall panel ideas
- Wood slat panels: warm look, add some sound absorption when backed with acoustic felt. Leave a clean field around the display edges.
- Fabric-wrapped acoustic panels: reduce echo and frame the display. Choose a neutral color behind people on camera.
- Painted accent wall: cheapest; use a matte mid-tone so the screen stands out without glare.
- Shallow wall box or recessed niche: sets the display flush and hides cables. Plan with your contractor.
- Back-painted glass or whiteboard walls: popular, but reflective surfaces can cause glare and echo. Avoid them directly behind the camera's view of the room.
Acoustic treatment details: conference room acoustic panels.
TV cabinets and credenzas
A low credenza under the display stores PCs, switches and cables, and can hold a bar on top in small rooms.
- Keep it low so it doesn't block the screen or camera.
- Ventilate it; compute units and PoE switches need airflow.
- Add a cable grommet at the back and a power strip inside.
- Some credenzas include a TV lift or a mounting post for the display.
Camera and bar placement
| Position | When to use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Below the display | Small rooms, people close to the screen | Camera near eye level |
| Above the display | Medium and large rooms | Tilt down toward the table |
| Between dual displays | Dual screens | Camera stays centered on the room |
Mount with a bracket made for the bar: Logitech Rally TV Mount 2 for single or dual 55-85 in screens, Poly Studio X52/V52 VESA Mount, Neat VESA Screen Mount Kit. More in camera placement and video bar mounting.
Keep these clear:
- Nothing between the camera and the table: no plants, decor or ledge lips.
- Bar microphones and speakers unobstructed; don't recess a bar deep into a niche.
- No bright lights or windows behind the screen wall pointing at the camera.
Height and size
- Center the display around seated eye level; the bottom edge is commonly about 30-42 in (76-107 cm) from the floor depending on screen size and room depth.
- Size the screen to the farthest seat.
See conference room TV height and TV size chart.
Hiding cables
- In-wall: run low-voltage cables through a recessed box behind the display, down to a wall plate or the credenza. Follow local code; use in-wall rated cable and don't run TV power cords inside the wall without an approved power kit.
- Raceway: paint-matched surface raceway where you can't open the wall.
- Compute behind the display: mount the PC or compute unit on the display with a bracket such as the Logitech Compute Mount.
- Table runs: use a floor box or table grommet for controller and HDMI cables; see table power and connectivity.
Plan the full cable list with our conference room wiring guide.
Display choice
Commercial displays are built for long hours, have flat bezels for clean walls, and often include RS-232 or network control. See commercial display vs TV and conference room TV mounts.
Designing a media wall? Send us a sketch or photo and we'll suggest display, bar and mount positions.
Related guides
- How High to Mount a Conference Room TV (Height Guide)
- Conference Room TV Mounts, Stands and Carts
- Conference Room Camera Mounts: Wall, TV, Ceiling and Tripod
- How to Hide Conference Room Cables (TV, Table and Wall)
- Logitech video bar and camera mounts: wall and TV
- Video bar mounting options: TV, wall and VESA
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