We all know that unwanted noise can raise your stress level, whether it’s barking dogs, screaming kids or loud music. But your home is supposed to be your haven, a place of peace and at Ma Maison we always strive to give you tips to create that sanctuary. You can easily transform your home into an oasis of tranquility and harmony by following some simple sound-reducing tips:
• Noise enters your home in the same locations where air seeps in, so to prevent sounds from outside intruding your air space use weather stripping or caulk to seal around your doors and windows. You may also want to consider installing energy efficient windows and solid interior wood doors to muffle out the sounds of toilets flushing, the washing machine going or televisions blaring in the other room.
• Place inexpensive acoustic or foam pads underneath your washing machine, stereo and television to help absorb sound.
• Hard surfaces can amplify sound, so soften your home by adding pillows, carpets or area rugs. This is not to encourage clutter, but rather tasteful textile elements will always soften the look and feel of a room. Ma Maison has cozy faux fur throws that can be tossed on couches and beds that add warmth and style.
• Hang curtains rather than window blinds or both, but the fabric will reduce the resonance in a space.
• This may seem so simple and unimportant but by lining the bottom of cabinet drawers with rubber mats you will be amazed at the difference.
• If you have empty shelves in your dining hutch or entertainment center the sound bounces around in your space. Ma Maison offers eclectic décor accents that provide interesting elements to fill those voids. We also suggest using old books, take the covers off new ones and stack them laying down or upright to add height, dimension and fill the hollow spaces.
We are all in agreement that our home is our haven and we at Ma Maison strive to offer unique comforting décor items at reasonable prices for all our customers. Don’t forget that we also have a great selection of meaningful gifts for all occasions. We’d love to help you heighten the happiness and tranquility in your house so we invite you stop by the store to get expert help from any one of our staff.
Ma Maison is located at 24266 Valencia Boulevard in Valencia. For more information, please call 661-799-7983, we are open everyday.