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Homeowners: How to Set Up a Music Room
May 22nd is Buy a Musical Instrument Day. A good quality instrument is important for a music lover, but having the right place to play it is just as important. There are plenty of Mansfield and Ashland homes for sale, and our REALTORS® can help you find one with an extra room that you can use as a music room. Here are some tips for setting up the ideal space.
- Location. Which room should be your music room? There are several considerations. First, pick a room that doesn't get a lot of outside noise. If you live in a busy area, that may mean the room furthest from the street. Also, if possible, choose a large room, as they have better acoustics.
- Sound Absorption. If your music room has hardwood floors, glass windows, or tile, it can cause the sound to echo. There are several options for reducing this echo. An area rug will help absorb the sound on the floor. For glass windows, insulated curtains are a good option. You can also hang drapery over the walls.
Additionally, upholstered furniture, bookshelves, and potted plants are great for sound absorption. However, it's also important to maintain a balance. If your space absorbs too much sound, the music will lack resonance. Don't be afraid to experiment with different options to see what gives you the best sound. - Sound Diffusion. Particularly in the corners of a room, you can experience sound reflection, a reverberation that causes sound to linger after it's been made. A little reverberation can be a nice musical effect, but too much can be bothersome to the musicians as they continue to hear their notes reflected back at them.
You can offset this using sound diffusion, spreading sound more evenly around a room. Since corners are the main source of sound reflection, the simplest way to diffuse the sound is to put something in the corners. You can use a bookshelf, a large upholstered chair, a lamp with a fabric shade, or even a bit of wallpaper. - Soundproofing. If you want to use your music room professionally, particularly for recording, you'll need to soundproof it to keep any outside noise from leaking in. Several materials are specifically designed for reducing sound transfer, such as corrugated foam acoustic panels. Also, if your music room is on an upper floor, you'll need to apply soundproofing to the floor as well. Vinyl padding underneath the floor will help block out noise from below.
- Lighting. What you see in your music room is almost as important as what you hear. To determine what kind of lighting you need, you need to consider what, specifically, you'll be using the music room for. Will it just be for practice? Will you be recording there? Or will you be holding performances for friends and family?
Natural light can make the space seem friendly for a practice room and stimulate creative juices. You're better off using entirely artificial lighting in a recording space, with task lights that allow you to read sheet music. You'll want separate lighting for the stage and the audience in a performance space. Plus, if you plan to have multiple musicians performing, you'll want an overhead light for each of them to illuminate the area where they'll be playing.
If you're looking for a new home with plenty of room for your music, we can help you find it. Contact us and let us help you find the right space for your needs.