TV LED Runners That Flatter: Widths, Borders & Door Clearances (India-First Guide)

A TV wall reads expensive when widths, borders and clearances are disciplined. TAS Living’s India-first rules align runner span to TV size, set couture brass/shadow reveals, and preserve walk paths—so the composition ages gracefully.

 

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What “looks expensive” on a TV wall

Luxury is proportion and restraint. The moment a TV unit is the same width as the TV—or doors scrape knees—your eye reads “cheap.” A refined wall composition has:

• A runner wider than the TV (measured, not guessed).
  
  

• Thin, consistent gaps around doors and panels.
  
  

• One disciplined metal (satin brass or matte black), repeated 3–5 times.
  
  

• Invisible power & data—no dangling cables, no multi-plug spaghetti.
  
  

At TAS Living we call this sightline discipline: width, borders and door arcs working as one calm axis.

 

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1) Width Rules: TV → Runner Span

The quickest way to make a TV wall feel premium is to size the runner face width as a multiple of the TV’s panel width (not diagonal).

Runner width rule of thumb:
Runner face width = 1.2× to 1.5× the TV panel width

• Lean & minimal: ~1.2× (tight, elegant, apartment-friendly)
  
  

• Feature-wall presence: up to 1.5× (more visual weight without bloat)
  
  

Also keep side reveals—the empty plaster or panel area on either side of the runner—at ≥ 15–20 cm. Crowded edges cheapen the read.

Quick map (common TVs → refined runner spans)

*Width varies by brand/bezel. Always confirm the exact panel width on the spec sheet before carpentry.

TAS Tip: If your room is narrow, choose the lean band (1.2–1.3×) and let finesse come from borders, reveals and lighting—not extra width.

 

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2) Face Height, Floating Level & Overhang

A runner’s face height controls how heavy the wall feels.

Floating height: Set the runner top surface at ~45–55 cm AFF (above finished floor). Low and floating adds elegance and keeps mass grounded. If you go floor-standing, create a plinth setback of 20–30 mm so a shadow line slims the silhouette.

Overhang & fascia plane: Align the soundbar fascia with the runner fascia for one visual plane; leave 5–8 cm breathing gap below the TV for IR/sensors.

 

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3) Couture Borders & Reveals (the premium factor)

Tiny decisions make expensive rooms.

• Shadow gaps around doors/panels: 6–8 mm, uniform.
  
  

• Brass reveals/inlays: 8–15 mm max. Thinner = richer; thick strips read gaudy.
  
  

• Edge treatment: 1–2 mm chamfer or radius for crisp light on edges.
  
  

• Metal discipline: Choose one finish (satin brass or matte black). Repeat it across picture light, hardware, and soundbar trim.
  
  

Consistency in millimetres is what your eye reads as “tailored.”

 

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4) Door Clearances & Walk Paths (function = luxury)

The most expensive material is space. Protect it.

If you’re placing the runner opposite a seating line, keep the center-to-center distance generous; a TV wall that breathes looks instantly premium.

 

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5) Power & Cable Hygiene (invisible = elevated)

India-first means dust, monsoon humidity, and stone floors; cable discipline matters.

• High on wall (behind TV): 1 × power + 1 × data (HDMI/eARC) + brush plate down to the runner.
  
  

• Inside the runner: 2–3 × power; 32 mm conduit with pull string for HDMI heads; label both ends.
  
  

• Floating runners: plan a floor outlet under the unit; your wall stays immaculate.
  
  

• Venting: add discreet vent slots at top/bottom or a perforated back for warm gear.
  
  

Avoid stick-on cable covers on textured stone—use conduits and brush plates for a permanent, clean solution.

 

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6) Three Compositions You Can Copy Today

A) Slim Minimal (apartments, 55–65")

• Width: 1.2–1.3× TV panel (e.g., 65" → ~185–190 cm)
  
  

• Face height: 30–40 cm
  
  

• Floating level: ~50 cm AFF
  
  

• Borders: shadow 6–8 mm; brass 8–10 mm line only on handles
  
  

• Side reveals: 20–25 cm each side
  
  

• Why it works: Light visual mass; the TV looks framed, not crowded.
  
  

B) Family Media (65–75", real storage)

• Width: 1.3–1.4×
  
  

• Face height: 40–50 cm with two vented bays
  
  

• Floating level: ~50–55 cm AFF
  
  

• Borders: shadow 6–8 mm; brass 10–12 mm horizontal reveal
  
  

• Soundbar: below TV, flush with fascia
  
  

• Why it works: Balanced presence; storage without bulk.
  
  

C) Feature Wall (75–83", large rooms)

• Width: 1.4–1.5×
  
  

• Face height: 50–55 cm
  
  

• Flanking: shallow pilasters or panel insets; picture light above art
  
  

• Borders: shadow 6–8 mm; brass 12–15 mm sparingly
  
  

• Why it works: Gallery-grade symmetry; powerful yet measured.
  
  

 

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7) Small Room Playbook (India realities)

• Narrow rooms: choose the lean width band and the slimmer face height (30–40 cm).
  
  

• Stone floors: use felt/PTFE glides under the runner feet; avoid noisy contact.
  
  

• Dust & monsoon: prefer gasketed media doors or tight overlaps; plan a top exit vent so gear stays cool.
  
  

• Glare & colour: cross-light the wall with a picture light or wall washer; hold one warm CCT (2700–3000 K, CRI ≥ 90)—mixed whites cheapen the look.
  
  

 

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8) Mistakes That Cheapen the Wall (avoid these)

• Runner same width as the TV (reads budget).
  
  

• Thick brass strips (> 15 mm) or inconsistent gap sizes.
  
  

• No allowance for drawer swing—bruised shins and cramped walk bands.
  
  

• Mixing metals (brass + chrome + black) on one wall.
  
  

• Visible cables, tiny conduits you can’t service later, or dangling power bricks.
  
  

• Mounting the soundbar on top of the TV (audio fires over you, axis breaks).
  
  

 

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FAQs

How wide should my TV unit be for a 65-inch TV?
Use the 1.2–1.5× rule on panel width. A 65" is ~145 cm wide; a refined runner is ~175–220 cm, with ~185–200 cm ideal for apartments.

What is the ideal height to float a TV runner?
Set the top surface at ~45–55 cm AFF. Low + floating reads calmer and lets the wall breathe.

How big should the gaps around doors be?
Keep shadow gaps at 6–8 mm and any brass reveal at 8–15 mm. Uniformity is everything.

How much space do I need in front of a TV unit with drawers?
Maintain a front walk band ≥ 91 cm (≥ 76 cm is tight) and add +10–15 cm beyond drawer projection so shins/knees clear.

Where should the soundbar sit?
Below the TV, front edge in the same plane as the runner fascia. Leave 5–8 cm below the TV for IR and sensor visibility.

 

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Summary

• Runner width: 1.2–1.5× the TV panel width, with ≥ 15–20 cm side reveals.
  
  

• Face height: 30–55 cm (choose slimmer for apartments, taller for storage/feature walls).
  
  

• Floating height: ~45–55 cm AFF; add 20–30 mm plinth setback if floor-standing.
  
  

• Borders: 6–8 mm shadow gaps, 8–15 mm brass reveals; 1–2 mm edge chamfer.
  
  

• Clearances: front ≥ 91 cm; drawer swing +10–15 cm; door swing ≥ 5 cm from corners.
  
  

• Power: high outlet + brush plate; 32 mm conduit with pull string; floor outlet for floating units.
  
  

• Result: a TV LED Runner that flatters the TV, calms the wall, and ages beautifully.
  
  

 

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