How to Soundproof A Bedroom
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How to Soundproof A Bedroom
Living in a big city means everything is just inches away, including your neighbors. In an apartment, thin bedroom walls are often a price to pay, and unwanted noise from the street below might make you question city life. Even being on a different schedule than the rest of your household may leave you hyper-aware of every stair and door. A quiet, calming space is key for a good night’s sleep and noise reduction can be useful for anyone looking to prioritize sleep hygiene, but it can seem hard to know where to start.
You may think that soundproofing walls will be a blow to your wallet (or security deposit), but it’s not impossible to DIY a soundproof room with just a few updates. Here are our top tips on how to soundproof a bedroom to help improve your sleep hygiene.
Soften edges with textile touches
Choose to go minimalist with your bedroom decorating ideas or give your space a makeover and put your personality all over the room. Make your bedroom look however you want with soft fabric accents. You can even make a guest room feel more welcoming with just a few luxe-feeling touches.
Sound-blocking furniture
Large pieces like bookcases, wardrobes, or dressers on a noisy wall can help dampen sound. While hard surfaces can usually bounce sound easily, wood has qualities that help further absorb sound. Fill your Tall Prospect Dresser with clothes or your Index Wall Shelf with books for an easy way to block sound with no home improvement projects necessary. Pay attention to where the most noise is coming from, and plan your bedroom layout accordingly. If you can, put your headboard against the quietest wall and your bulky furniture against the noisy wall(s).
To get an even better night’s sleep, arrange your room for the perfect evening routine and establish a firm sleep schedule. Doing things like laying out your clothes for the next day or spending 20 minutes reading by your bedside lamp can help you get in the rhythm of a sleeping routine, which sets your body up for deep sleep that no noise can disturb.
Seal the bedroom door and windows
If your bedroom is plagued by city noise or a busy road, reducing the noise from your windows can be a lifesaver--or a sleep saver. Acoustic sealant is available at most home improvement stores and can be applied like caulk to your windows' edges. Weather-stripping can add similar noise dampening, as well as protecting against cold drafts.
If your bedroom door isn't flush with the floor, a door sweep or a soft material on the bottom of the door can block out the noise of your roommate getting ready for work at 5 AM. If you don't want to buy door or window inserts, blankets and towels are an effective noise barrier that you already have on hand.
Invest in sound-deadening windows and doors
If you’re dealing with construction or extra intrusive sound, investing in acoustic windows and solid doors is a lasting and effective way to deaden outside noise. Fiberglass windows are available in various levels of noise-canceling ability. And where hollow-core doors tend to let through lots of noise, a solid wood door can help block out the sound of the TV from the living room. While this may not be an option in a rented property, it's great when you’ve settled into a space for the long haul, after all your long term home is not the place to sacrifice sleep.
