(NC)—You’ve finally purchased that sleek new flat-screen TV, or maybe you were the first in your neighbourhood to get one—now what? Mount it on the wall.

With declining retail prices and the benefits of placing your TV on the wall (mounting a flat screen may improve its picture quality, and it’s safer than setting it on top of furniture where it can easily tip), there’s no reason not to invest in a mount.

New wall mounts are incredibly easy to install and use. Here are some trendy options that will help you enjoy the full potential of your TV.

Loco motion

For the most flexibility, full-motion mounts are the way to go. Offering an incredible range of motion, these mounts allow you to extend, retract, tilt and swivel your TV in all directions, so you always have the best view from any seat in the room. Sanus Systems manufactures a full-motion wall mount that fits 37- to 58-inch flat screens and extends nearly 28 inches from the wall. It also hides cables within the arm for a clean look.

Tilt-a-whirl

Lesser-priced tilting mounts are a great solution for positioning the TV down to your viewing angle, especially if you put it high on the wall and intend to watch from a recliner or the floor. Tilting mounts also help reduce glare on the screen from lights and windows.

Remote operated

Wish you could move your flat screen without getting up from the couch? Now you can, thanks to new motorized mounts that let you adjust the TV with a remote. Changing the viewing angle is as easy as changing the channel.

Bring the Louvre to your living room

Once your TV is perfectly mounted on the wall, turn it into a masterpiece you’ll really love by adding a custom framed piece of artwork. VisionArt prints, available at www.sanus.com, conceal your TV when it’s not in use with a motorized canvas that rolls up and down. Your guests will think they just walked into a museum.

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