How to Build the Perfect Wall-Mounted Home Theater Setup Without a Contractor

So you want to build a wall-mounted home theater setup, but you're not really into calling a contractor, spending a fortune, or drilling into your walls like you're remodeling a hotel lobby. Good news: you absolutely don’t need to.

With a bit of planning (and the right kind of mount), you can pull this off over a weekend—no pros, no drywall drama.

Step 1: Sketch It Out (Mentally or on a Napkin)

Start by figuring out where everything’s going. Your TV’s going up on the wall, right? How high? Will you sit low on a couch or upright at the bar? Make sure it’s at a height that won’t leave you with a stiff neck. Then, think about where your soundbar should go. Right underneath? A little space in between? There’s no perfect answer—just what feels right to you.

Step 2: Use Gear That Won’t Make You Regret This

There are two kinds of mounting hardware: the kind that makes you question all your life choices... and HangSmart. The HangSmart TV Mount lets you mount your screen without drilling into studs or calling in reinforcements. It holds TVs up to 150 lbs, so unless you’re hanging a vintage box set from 1992, you’re good.

Pair that with the HangSmart Soundbar Mount, which works with a bunch of different soundbar sizes and comes in black or white. Bonus: it actually looks nice on your wall. Not bulky. Not weird. Just clean.

Step 3: Measure Like You Mean It

Get out your level, your tape measure, and probably a pencil. Don’t wing it. Even if you think your “eyeballing” skills are next-level, this is one of those moments where close enough... isn’t.

If you’re using HangSmart’s built-in color guide (very handy, by the way), just follow the lines, press where it tells you, and boom—you’ve got yourself a solid start.

Step 4: Deal with the Cables

Cords hanging all over the place is a fast way to ruin a clean setup. Here’s how to not let that happen:

Use stick-on cable covers and paint them the wall color
Grab a cable raceway kit (you can find ‘em cheap online)
Feeling brave? Run the wires inside the wall with a power bridge kit. HangSmart makes a great wire concealer kit that also gives you power behind your tv.

Even just a couple of zip ties and clips go a long way here. Neat cables = pro look.

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Step 5: Want Better Sound? Add Some Flavor

You don’t have to build a full surround sound setup, but a wireless subwoofer or a couple of satellite speakers in the back corners can really step things up.

You can even rest them on floating shelves or stands, like the HangSmart Smart Device Shelves. No messy installs. No AV technician required.

Step 6: Add Your Style

This is your space—make it yours. Some LED strip lights behind the TV? Go for it. A tiny floating shelf for remotes or game controllers? Smart move. Maybe even frame a favorite movie poster or toss up a couple of acoustic panels if you're feeling fancy.

Or maybe you just leave it minimal. Either way, if it makes you happy when the lights dim and the opening credits roll, you're doing it right.

Wrap It Up

This isn’t about building a showroom or impressing an Instagram algorithm. It’s about having a space that looks good, sounds great, and makes movie night feel like an event.

And you really don’t need a contractor to make that happen. With mounts like the HangSmart TV and Soundbar Mounts, you’ll save time, skip the mess, and actually enjoy putting the whole thing together.

Seriously—DIY can be fun. Especially when the hardest part is choosing what to watch first.