How to Soundproof a Room Using Home Decor
If you live in an apartment or a noisy house you might find that you hear a lot of noise from your neighbors coming through the walls and ceilings. Or maybe they hear a lot of noise from you! While noise problems can often be dealt with by adding insulation or other noise dampening structural elements, they may not be options for you. But even if you can't get behind the walls to solve the problem there are still plenty of things you can do to help reduce the amount of noise in your home. Whether it's for your benefit or the benefit of those around you, try some of these techniques to soundproof a room using home decor.
Thick Carpet / Underpad
Sound bounces off hard surfaces and is absorbed by soft surfaces, so the first thing to do is invest in a thick carpet (or area rug) and make sure it has a good quality underpad underneath it. The carpet will absorb a little bit of sound, but it also helps because it will prevent furniture from making noise when it's moved around (for instance when you sit down in a chair and it shifts slightly). If a thick carpet isn't for you, consider layering some area rugs over each other to achieve your desired style while still absorbing some sound. For instance, layering a geometric flatweave rug over a sisal area rug looks great and will help with noise issues.
https://www.thespruce.com/soundproof-room-using-home-decor-3573730
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Thick Carpet / Underpad
Sound bounces off hard surfaces and is absorbed by soft surfaces, so the first thing to do is invest in a thick carpet (or area rug) and make sure it has a good quality underpad underneath it. The carpet will absorb a little bit of sound, but it also helps because it will prevent furniture from making noise when it's moved around (for instance when you sit down in a chair and it shifts slightly). If a thick carpet isn't for you, consider layering some area rugs over each other to achieve your desired style while still absorbing some sound. For instance, layering a geometric flatweave rug over a sisal area rug looks great and will help with noise issues.
https://www.thespruce.com/soundproof-room-using-home-decor-3573730
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