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Soundproofing a Bedroom

Open floor plans coupled with noisy kitchen appliances, audio/video gear and street traffic if you live on a busy street, make it hard to keep the peace and quiet in your bedroom.  That’s why you may want to soundproof it.  The ideal time to do so is during construction.  However, you can modify your bedroom after construction to make your bedroom quieter so you can get a good night’s sleep.  Here are four soundproofing options:

Noise Reducing Curtains

When most people think of curtains they think of reducing light.  But did you know there are curtains designed to reduce noise?  Some noise reducing curtains are designed to absorb sound, while others are designed to deflect sound.  In addition to reducing noise, both of these types of noise reducing curtains have insulating properties, that help with energy efficiency.  

Double-Pane Windows

Double-pane windows have two pieces of glass inside the part of a window that holds the glass.  Because of this, they significantly reduce outside noise. Since they’re more energy efficient than single-pane windows, you’ll experience the bonus of lower utility bills.  Hence, they are a valuable investment.  

Solid Doors

Solid doors are just that…solid with no hollow spaces.  Since noise is unable to pass through solid doors as readily as a hollow doors, they absorb sound better.  Not only do solid doors reduce noise, they are also more durable, energy efficient and fire resistant than their hollow counter parts.

Acoustic Ceiling Tiles

Your sound proofing goals will determine whether you want to block, absorb, or diffuse sound with acoustic ceiling tiles.  The effectiveness of these tiles are based on their ratings for how much they will absorb sound to lessen the noise within a room (Noise Reduction Coefficient), as well as how much of a barrier they are to prevent sound traveling to adjacent rooms (Ceiling Attenuation Class).  In either case, a higher rating means better noise control.

However you decide to deal with with unwanted sound, you’ll create a calm and relaxing bedroom environment.