10 tips against noise
10 tips against the noise
Home decor, an aesthetic solution!
1. Carpets and rugs
10 tips against the noise
2. Curtains on windows and doors
A poorly insulated window or roller shutter box will give you sleepless nights. In addition to sealing their joints with silicone, you can first hang thick curtains on them. Curtains on a door also deaden noise from one room to another.
3. Furniture
Avoid echoing spaces. A massive wardrobe on the wall is useful with noisy neighbors on the doorstep. If you are short on space, you can replace furniture with paintings, mirrors, tapestries, etc.
10 tips against the noise
4. The bathroom
Can you hear your neighbor’s TV while you’re bathing? I can definitely understand! Whistles and bathtubs are among the most important sound conductors. Fill the gap under your bathtub with glass wool. As for the pipes and taps, their acoustic performance is constantly increasing.
5. Take care of your balcony
Use your balcony against the street riots. No need for a large, even a small thuja hedge can make all the difference. If you have a green thumb, why not build your own green wall? Check our articles on this topic.
10 tips against the noise
6. If you (luckily) have a patio, a pergola would be another option. You can get one in wrought iron for €150.
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7. Doors
Alternate doors: Soundproof doors are based on a series of layers of different materials (wood, metal). Since it is still expensive, it will be the most useful instead of your front door.
10 tips against the noise
8. Window
New generation windows: forget about double glazing, the time has come triple! Well, it’s still a bit pricey… And double glazing will be enough to stop the noise from inside. By the way, make sure that it matches the style of your building. If your ceiling is decorated with moldings, you may have to sacrifice them…
9. A false ceiling
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