As we have seen, there is wiggle room, and if you feel like a television is positive in your bedroom, there is no reason why you should not keep it. Only you will know how the space looks and feels as a result.
'While a lot of sleep experts advise against a TV in the bedroom, most of our clients see their master bedroom as a multi-functional oasis and want to feel connected to the world while in bed,' says interior designer Amy Youngblood. 'Hence a TV typically mounted to the wall directly in front of the bed is most common.'
'However, for children's bedrooms, I usually don’t encourage televisions, as they can be a large distraction from homework and other responsibilities around the house. Kids and teenagers having a phone is already enough of a distraction!'
If you are not sure, Peters suggests covering the television for a short period of time to see whether you should move it out or be fine to keep it: 'Before moving a TV out of the bedroom, I recommend covering it with a blanket for a week and asking the client to notice any changes in their sleep quality. Most of the time, they do report back getting better sleep – and that validation for them is usually enough incentive to either move the TV out or find a way to cover it at night.'