How To Create Your Own Music Room
As our family has slowly grown, we’ve been slowly upgrading our home to accompany new members along with their personalities and interests. One thing that has become jarringly clear at an early age, was our son’s deep interest in music. Given that this was also a collective family interest, it made sense for us to dedicate some space to it in our home, via a music room.
While it would be nice to have a fully built-out sound studio complete with a listening lounge, that’s not exactly realistic, especially in a zip code where cost per square footage is laughably high. So finding a way to incorporate the music room into our pre-existing living space was essential. Here are a few insights we picked up along the way.
Soundproofing Hacks
Soundproofing can be expensive and is not always an option for those who are renting, but if you have the option, this should definitely be up there when considering the more important aspects of building your music room.
An extra layer of drywall will always be preferable when it comes to soundproofing a room, especially for your neighbors, but if that is not possible, try to set up in a room with the most wall in between you your neighbors.
Alternatively, you can take some other measures depending on your instrument, such as using a large closet to keep the noise in.
For a more cost-effective solution, you can team your chosen room or closet with some soundproof blankets as well. These are also great for areas where a room doubles as multiple types of space, as they can be easily taken down and stored away as well, and are fairly affordable.
Think About Your Layout
Layouts are important for any room, especially if you want to maximize space and make the most of them. When it comes to a music room, the likelihood is that you will need as much space as possible for any equipment and also be able to walk around without tripping over anything. This is especially true for those who play instruments such as drums or the piano. You will want to have the ideal layout set out in your head for when contractors such as piano movers can move your new treasure into its new place. Beautiful pianos can also double up as stylish décor too.
Invest in Rugs, Blankets, and Comfort
Rugs and blankets are excellent at making everything snug and cozy, but did you know they are also brilliant at absorbing sound? So, getting yourself a couple of extra rugs in your music room can really help increase the sound absorption, as well as making your room look stylish and feel warmer.
If you are planning on entertaining guests in your music room, you will also want to make sure you have some snug blankets and comfortable and stylish furniture. Ideally, your furniture will also double up as storage, so you can keep things neat and tidy, such as music cables, wires, and other equipment.
Remember, much of your room will be down to your preference and how you would like to use it, so do what you think is best for your music room.
