Learning how to design a music room will help you get the most out of the room while keeping peace with your neighbors and other household members. Decide how the room will be used \u2014 whether for practices, performances, or recordings \u2014 and create your design from there.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re planning to build a home with a music room, take advantage and create your ideal location. However, most people are challenged to carve out a music room in an existing space. The purpose of the room will help you decide where to locate your music room.<\/p>\n
Once you\u2019ve chosen the room, you\u2019ll need to determine whether any major remodeling needs to be done, such as adding or removing walls, painting or replacing the floor. You will also need to decide if the room should be soundproofed and how much soundproofing is needed, before you go on to place furniture, choose additional lighting, and decorate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
If you need space for an individual or several people to practice use a room in the back of the home away from any noise from the street. Choose a room that isn\u2019t in the middle of household activity to lessen the noise level and potential for interruptions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
A basement is a good location for a recording studio or band to practice since it allows better control over the sound from a below ground room. A windowless studio may be ideal for you. A walk-out basement may also have windows, but you can adjust your design to lessen possible reflective noise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Music is all about the sound so you\u2019ll need to spend some time assessing the level of sound transfer in and out of the room and where remedies are needed. You want to block sound from entering and leaving the room and to ensure that the acoustics inside the room are the best possible. There are a few things you can do to reduce noise with sound absorption to improve your music room acoustics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Sound absorption techniques enhance the acoustics of a room through sound clarity. For the average family music room, use basic furnishings to absorb some sounds that normally echo off hard surfaces. Hard surfaces include tile, concrete, and hardwood flooring, along with glass windows and doors.<\/p>\n
Balance is the key to achieving your goal. Be careful not to create too much sound absorption. This will result in a muffled effect known as acoustically dead. Sound absorption isn\u2019t always the best solution for reflective sound generated by glass and other hard surfaces. Sometimes, it\u2019s better to use sound diffusion. Corners are notorious for creating reflective sound.<\/p>\n
If you have installed acoustic tiles, foam pad with a carpet or rug and draperies but still have acoustical issues, your problem may be the corners in your room. Corners create what\u2019s known as the \u201cmegaphone effect\u201d by bouncing sound between the two walls. Referred to as \u201cstanding waves,\u201d this acoustical problem produces a \u201cfluttering\u201d sound.<\/p>\n
Soundproofing absorbs sound and the more you can contain the music inside the room, the happier everyone will be; it will also keep the sound of traffic, lawnmowers, and loud televisions out when recording music.<\/p>\n
Lighting serves two purposes in a music room. One is purely functional by providing enough light to see, especially sheet music. The second is for ambience. This is especially necessary for a performance room or recording studio. The psychological effect of lighting impacts the musicians\u2019 performances. Some rooms will have natural light and artificial, whereas most recording studios rely on artificial lighting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Some general lighting needs for both types of music rooms include:<\/p>\n
Stage lighting is helpful when musicians are rehearsing for a performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
In addition to general lighting, a recording studio benefits by various lighting choices to assist in setting the mood with ambient lighting systems. Some of these could also be used for stage lighting requirements.<\/p>\n
Possible lighting needs include:<\/p>\n
The type of furniture you need for a music room depends on how many people will be using it. The style of furniture you select should be in keeping with the look you wish to maintain in the music room. Is your overall style modern, traditional, or formal? Use furniture that will help create the desired effect for a comfortable yet inspiring setting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
A room used just for practicing will require seating for the musician(s) and possibly additional seating.<\/p>\n
A music room that serves the dual purpose of practice and performance should accommodate both the musicians and guests comfortably.<\/p>\n
You can build a step-up stage or designate a section of the room where musicians\u2019 chairs are set. This can be placed on the side wall or, depending on acoustics, at the end or corner of the room. Add side and back wall draperies and lighting. The stage design should reflect the musicians and their music style.<\/p>\n
Locate the lounge sitting area directly across from the stage so everyone can see the performance.<\/p>\n
Once you have your layout and furniture selected, it\u2019s time to add accessories.<\/p>\n
Modify colors, accessories, and even furniture styles as you desire.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
This is a den-sized music room. Seating for guests or family relaxing time features a modern chair, round table with a lamp, and an L-shaped sectional with a modern floor lamp and coffee table nearby. A crystal chandelier is centered in the room.<\/p>\n
The floor can be carpeted or hardwood with a large round or rectangular area rug. The walls can be wallpapered or painted. You can further decorate with various framed artwork, photos of performances\/recitals, and music degrees. Add shelving to display musical competition awards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
This room features a built-up stage. The black squares represent large amplifiers and the red rectangles are speakers. Track lighting is indicated over the front of the stage.<\/p>\n
You can add additional touches to the d\u00e9cor according to taste. The stage can be decorated differently from the rest of the room and glamourized as much or as little you desire.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Self-expression should be part of any music room design. Make sure that the type of d\u00e9cor you choose for a home music room reflects the musician\u2019s personality and creative artistic style.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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