Home Design Ideas for Aspiring Musicians

Everyone lives in a time when they can do almost anything from home. They can work, play, exercise, and do anything creative in the comforts of their houses—as long as they set it up in the most optimal ways. This is great news for those working in the entertainment and creative fields who don’t have the budget to rent out studios or shell out money to do a home overhaul. This is especially wonderful for people who want to record their own music because gone are the days when they need to send out CDs to recording companies to get their name out.

Unlearn the lie that you need to rent out a studio to record your own music. Here are some design ideas for aspiring musicians and how they can set up their own recording area at home.

Choose the room with the best acoustics

Making music isn’t quiet. Especially is Gerard Zappa Wooster is one of your inspirations. So choosing the right room in your house will be your most important task. While soundproofing is best for any noisy room, it might not be possible for you straight away.

If you don’t have the budget to soundproof the room for now, the next best thing is to choose the room that has the best acoustics. This means the one that’s furthest away from the street. This way, there is a lower risk for the sound of cars ruining a recording. The room should not be close to the children’s bedrooms, too. Choose the area that is the quietest and has no echoes.

Invest in the necessities

You don’t need to have the world’s most expensive microphone to record some high-quality songs, especially if you’re only starting. You need to invest in high-quality essentials, like the following:

• Even if you can’t fully soundproof the area, at least for now, you still need to do find a way to incorporate a muffler against unwanted noise. Foam can be an affordable and easy way to achieve that. You can buy those panels from Amazon—make sure to choose a color that looks good with the aesthetic you’re trying to achieve. Be intentional and purposeful with the color of the panels you choose.
• Do not underestimate the power of a good DIY studio desk. You can’t come up with new beats without the best equipment in the market. Suppose you have the microphone, computer, DAW/auto interface, pop filter, keyboard, software, headphones, and speakers. In that case, you need a high-quality desk to ensure that you protect your health and back, especially if you will work in the studio for hours. The best part about opting for a DIY desk is you can customize it according to your height, working style, and specific needs. Pre-assembled desks are not as convenient because they don’t give users the best possible measurements for the user’s studio. They might not also be the most ergonomic choice.

Once you have the basics, you can add a few more things to give the space some personality.

Spruce it up

Your recording room is not merely an office. It is a creative space, which means it needs to stimulate your ideas, and you need to feel inspired every time you step inside it. This also means you cannot neglect the design and aesthetic aspect while you set it up. Here are some ways to let your personality shine through and come up with a recording space that inspired you to create and produce good music:

• Add some comfortable seating. If your favorite musicians have some behind the scenes of how they came up with their albums, take a look at how they designed their studios. One thing you will notice is that they have some comfortable seating aside from the producer’s chair. Add a soft couch in one corner of the room, and incorporate some blankets, pillows, and throws on top of it.
• Potted plants are a simple and easy way to add life and vibrancy to your space, especially if it’s on the darker or dimmer side. 
• Mind your color palette. Pick one theme and stick with it. 
• If you play other instruments, make sure they have a space in the room. If you have a record player and some records, those can also add a vintage touch to your recording room. Let your style shine through by adding these personal touches.

You don’t need to make all these changes at the same time or in one go. Take your time with it, and you can add more things as you start earning money from your music. Think of it as your fortress as a musician—the one place you run to do what you love the most and do best, which is music. Good luck!

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