For homeowners in need of home music studio ideas, the possibilities can seem endless. You can do anything from a simple home studio setup to a luxurious and highly customized space, no matter the size of room you're working with.
To help you tackle the basics, here are some home music studio tips to get you started:
Start with soundproofing
Soundproofing is essential for creating a successful home studio. Acoustic foam in music rooms helps eliminate echo and reduce reverb. However, while an effective acoustic treatment, these tiled surfaces do not fully soundproof a room.
If you're interested in playing the electric guitar and playing the drums, ensure your household and friends enjoy the sound. Start by following the easy ways to install drywall in your house, or hire a professional to install additional wall panels.
Embrace stylish & strategic lighting
It's difficult for someone to write or read an excellent composition without proper lighting. Intelligent and stylish lighting can completely transform and enhance a sound room. Add a wall sconce above your piano or keyboard to allow easy reading of sheet music.
To practice for playing the violin or flute in an outdoor concert setting, include high visibility overhead lighting. Ambient, task and accent lighting can all combine to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing studio space.
Reuse old equipment
Do you have old instruments or equipment lying around? Why not turn them into unique decor by displaying them on walls or shelving in your home music room. You can even repurpose broken equipment into fun yet functional furnishings that will amaze any guest and add musicality to the place.
For example, an old amplifier can make the perfect base for a home studio accent table. Add some vintage charm to a digital audio workstation by transforming an unused instrument into unique wall art.
Whether you're a professional musician or just want a dedicated space to enjoy playing and listening to music in your own home, these home music room ideas are a great way to get started. Keep these tips in mind for a better creative process and to enjoy countless hours enjoying music in your own unique way.
About the Author
Carolyn Andrews
Carolyn Andrews has over 30 years licensed Brokerage experience in both California and Colorado. Born in England, Carolyn moved to California in 1980, then relocated to Denver, Colorado in 1991. Carolyn has also received recognition for Top Sales at RE/MAX Alliance Aurora in 2007-2008 and is a member of the RE/MAX Hall of Fame & Chairman’s Club, as well as a recipient of the ReMax Lifetime Achievement Award. Carolyn has sold over 2000 homes personally in her career. Carolyn has been actively involved in many aspects of the Real Estate business including investment property, luxury homes, mountain resort property, skiin/ski out, REO/default management, loss mitigation, valuations, and disposition. She has been a speaker and panelist at several conferences and has been consulted on many occasions by various organizations in the REO/financial industries for her expertise and served on many boards. She has attended numerous ongoing classes to stay abreast of changes in the ever-evolving Real Estate industry. She is the prior State Director for Colorado for VAREP(Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals). She is a member of 3 boards of Realtors including Metro Denver, Colorado Springs and Summit County mountain areas. She heads up The Andrews Group and is or has been an active member of NAR, CAR,REOMAC, CIPS, CRS, AREAA, NAPW, NAHREP, and is an original member of the ELITEReal Estate network. She was ranked #1 for most homes sold in Denver 2007 by Denver Board of Realtors, #2 for 2008, and #2 for 2009, #5 in 2010 and #4 in 2011 and has been consistently in the top 10 ever since. Carolyn Andrews has been a top rated Endorsed Local Provider for the Dave Ramsey Organization and also a Top Producing agent for 2018 for the Homelight Company.
