How to soundproof a bedroom

How to soundproof a bedroom

Noisy, echoing, and cavernous bedrooms can leave you with sleepless nights, staring at the ceiling and wondering “how do I soundproof my bedroom?” Your bedroom should be a place of calm and tranquility, where you can shut the world out and forget your troubles and worries. But if your bedroom looks out over a busy road or reverberates the smallest of sounds, it can soon become a source of stress.

There are several things you can do. Here at Hammonds, we’ve uncovered a few tips and tricks over the years on how to soundproof a bedroom. We’ve detailed the best advice below to soundproof your space and enjoy a restful night’s sleep.

 

Make a plan of attack

When it comes to soundproofing your bedroom, there are multiple things you’ll need to consider. You might not need to do a complete redesign or redecorate, but you will need to cover the obvious noise-offending areas. The following steps are important steps to consider when planning how to soundproof a bedroom.

 

Install a door sweep

If there is a gap underneath your door, it could be letting in a lot of sound to your room. A door sweep is a cost-effective and simple solution to prevent noise entering under your door. Go one step further and add rubber weatherstrip tape around the other edges of the door to stop noise from filtering in through those cracks.

Additionally, your door might be hollow between its front and back panels. This will create a cavity in which sounds can reverberate and bounce around. Upgrading to a solid wood door will help to dampen sound waves.

 

Consider acoustic windows

If you live near a main road or in the centre of a bustling urban neighbourhood, you’re likely to be disturbed by noise quite frequently. Especially in the summer months when your windows are open to keep air moving.

Acoustic windows are a perfect investment for homes in noisy locations. They work harder to block out external noise and provide a calmer bedroom environment. The glass in acoustic windows has been specially developed to disrupt the energy in soundwaves, the most effective way to reduce noise.

If you’re concerned about noise levels during the warmer months when you’ll need to have your windows open, consider investing in a powerful fan or air-conditioning unit that will keep your room cool with the windows shut.

 

Get a thicker carpet

Hard wood, stone and laminate floors are terribly noisy, especially when they are walked on, vacuumed or swept. They also provide the ideal surface for outdoor sounds to bounce off and ring through your bedroom. A thick carpet with decent underlay can help to dampen irritating sounds.

If your original floors were one of the selling points of your house, you might be reluctant to cover them up entirely. Layering up rugs to cover the largest exposed areas of hard floors is a good alternative to installing thick carpet.

 

Reorganise your room

Dead and negative space in your bedroom will add to how much reverberation and echo you hear in the space. A simple and easy reorganising of your furniture, or investing in fitted wardrobe solutions, is an effective way to soundproof your bedroom.

Gaps between walls, furniture and objects allow for a greater degree of noise transfer. Reducing the number of unnecessary spaces in your room will help you eliminate the excess noise that stops you from enjoying your bedroom properly.  

If your design aesthetic sways to a more minimalist style, consider layering up soft furnishings such as cushions, rugs and blankets that complement your theme. These essential items will not detract from your minimal look, but their noise cancelling properties can help in a cavernous and echoing space.

 

Introduce soundproof panels

Wall panels have long been used for soundproofing rooms. From stately homes decked in wood panelling to the foam linings of recording booths. It’s an easy win when considering how to make bedroom walls soundproof.  

If your bedroom is large and sounds reverberate from the walls and ceilings, you can reduce the echo by introducing decorative panelling, which will help to dampen the echoing sounds.

 

Get some advice to create the ultimate peaceful bedroom

Need some support soundproofing your bedroom? Book a free home design visit with our friendly design experts. We’ll visit you at home and work with you as we assess your bedroom, soundproofing needs, and design requirements. We can then help you visualise your chosen design in your home.

For more information, swing by your local Hammonds showroom, or order a product brochure today.