Bedroom products to reduce noise

If you're struggling to get a good night's sleep due to all the sounds around your home, perhaps it's time to start looking into bedroom products that can reduce the noise and provide peace at night.

Structural bedroom soundproofing

If you're on a main road and you have the front bedroom, the best way to reduce sound is by double-glazing your windows. A double-brick house is also a good sound defence and a brick fence will stop sound too, especially if you plant thick trees along it, as sound softens more through foliage.

Fabric that absorbs sound in the bedroom

Thick curtains absorb sound better than blinds, because an uneven surface causes sound waves to bounce off in different directions, reducing the impact of each wave. Padded fabric hangings are useful decorative finishes and curtains instead of doors on the built-ins will also stifle sound.

Plush rugs add comfort with soundproofing

A thick pile rug is a great fashion statement right now, plus it has the benefit of breaking down the levels of sound. Extra padding underneath will increase the benefits, while providing a luxurious feel underfoot.

Wooden doors for beauty and privacy

If it is the rest of the house that is noisy, consider installing an antique wooden door to your room. Many modern doors are hollow and this will diminish your privacy from both sides of the room. A stuffed door jamb or modern seal is also important to close the gap at the bottom.

Objects that absorb sound

While you never want to clutter your bedroom, the more objects you have in the room, the less it echoes. A couple of comfortable stuffed couches and a blanket box will give you a new place to relax and will draw sound into them. Plants also work well for reducing sound.

Calm sounds of airconditioning

If all else fails, even the soft sound of a reverse-cycle airconditioner can cover some of the sound spectrum. Its gentle, continuous sound can be a wonderful way to be lulled to sleep.

Contact an interior designer in your area to find out which bedroom products can reduce noise: