GOOD VIBRATIONS

If you’re having a dinner party and the kids are watching a Marvel movie, soundproofing ensures a good time is had by all. “Begin with the basics and choose window coverings with high acoustic insulation, and cover the floor with carpet or rugs,” says marketing communications manager Therese Tarlinton of building products company CSR. A chunky-knit rug, as shown in this Henley Homes-designed room, is an ideal sound buffer. >