Britain may have some of the smallest houses in Europe, with floor space having shrunk by a third since the 1970s, but it still has a love of big TVs, and for the average living room, a 55-inch set is a good choice, especially as prices have recently come down.
The 55-inch set hits a sweet spot. The optimal distance to sit from a 55-inch TV is around 3.5 metres, which fits perfectly in the modern living room, especially as TVs are now so flat they barely intrude into a room at all, hugging the wall like a photo frame that suddenly bursts into life and shows you wildlife documentaries.
