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Now that an increasing number of people are working from home, the value of having a quiet space has risen exponentially. However, many living spaces aren’t already equipped with a functional, professional workspace or creative sanctuary. Luckily, a simple purchase such as soundproof curtains can transform your workspace.
What Are the Best Soundproof Curtains?
Whether you have an established home office that needs a little improvement or you’re trying to carve out a new space to record music or take Zoom calls, these curtain selections will help you find the quiet that you need.
Material: When shopping for soundproof curtains, it’s important to find curtains that both have the ability to block out noise and blend in naturally to the character of your home office or studio space. If you’re outfitting your home office, the best soundproof curtains for that space may be made out of burlap, or another thick fabric that takes on the visual appearance of a more graceful, linen-like fabric. Basketweave textured curtains are also a tasteful option. If you’re shopping for a home recording space, whether that’s your bedroom or a studio, it will be less important to select decorative curtains.
Measurements: Before settling on your soundproof curtains, always measure your window space to make sure they’ll cover it. Often, different curtains will appear to be the same length and width in their photos. However, it’s not uncommon that those measurements vary by a few inches from option to option. In addition to the traditional floor-length, soundproof curtains also come cropped to smaller windows, and even in the dimensions of room dividers.
Blackout Curtains: Some of the best soundproof curtains can also double as blackout curtains. They’re great for blocking out harsh sunlight and for making it easier to see your screen without any glare.
