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.
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Kyung Kim
Hi, I'm Kyung Kim. I immigrated from South Korea to the United States in 1968 when I was 7 years old. I have seen my mom struggle with the English language and work hard to raise her four kids by herself. Still to this day, I don't know how she pulled it off, but she bought her first home in 1979 for $70,000 and because of that decision, she was able to live without worrying about her financial future. I want that for everyone, to feel the pride of home ownership and to build their financial wealth using real estate as part of their financial portfolio. I feel so blessed to play a small role in helping others reach this goal.
I live in Beaverton with my husband, Richard. My mom, who lived with us for several years, passed away in our home in February 2022. Her first home purchase in 1979 made it possible for her to live to the very end, without worrying about her finances. As of August 2022 with a little downpayment assistance, our four children own their own homes. Being in real estate, I quickly realized that if they didn't buy now, they may be priced out of the market in the future. Whether that would have been the case, we will never know, but what we do know is that they are all realizing some good, healthy appreciation in their home values.
As passionate as I am about people owning their homes, I'm also passionate about giving back to our community. I support Compassion First, a non-profit organization that provides aftercare for sex trafficked girls in Indonesia. My husband and I also feel called to financially support social injustice organizations.
I'd love to assist you. Whether you're in the research phase at the beginning of your real estate search or you know exactly what you're looking for, you'll benefit from having a real estate professional by your side. I'd be honored to put my real estate experience to work for you.
