Let’s say you’ve been saving up for months for the perfect entertainment center, complete with widescreen TV and surround sound speakers. It’s everything you dreamed of for watching your favorite action movies and music videos. The only problem? Your neighbor is close enough to hear every last sound effect. Avoid strained relationships with your neighbors by following these tips to reduce the noise that emanates from your apartment:
Use Textiles
Fabric is surprisingly effective when it comes to muffling the sound inside your apartment:
- Invest in a few wall hangings and tapestries to cover any bare walls in your apartment. This will help reduce the way sound travels.
- Don’t forget about windows, either. Glass is an excellent conductor for noise, so block out loud sounds using heavy curtains or drapes. You can also keep a thick quilt on-hand as a temporary solution when you plan to pump up the volume.
- Hardwood floors are another nuisance for apartment dwellers. Use carpet to prevent sound from traveling directly to your downstairs neighbors. If your landlord won’t allow apartment modifications, you can get creative with area rugs for a similar effect.
Try Sound Panels
For heavy-duty noise, try foam or fabric sound panels. These can be placed over the loudest part of a room to help block noise. Though they’re typically used in industrial settings, you can try disguising the panels using tapestries, or hiding them behind objects to make them less noticeable.
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