Dealing With Noise Outside of Your Home

If you’ve been feeling like you can’t escape the noise surrounding your house (that dog won’t stop barking, there seems to be constant construction, you live on a busy road), you might be looking for some more peace and quiet in your home. No matter what, all homes should feel like a haven. Fortunately, window fashions can help in reducing the level of noise in a home. At F&R Interiors serving the greater Los Angeles area, we have a variety of solutions that might work for your needs. Read on!

How Window Treatments Reduce Noise

Since window fashions act as buffers at the window, they can deflect or absorb sound, helping any room seem quieter. Depending on their designs and the materials that they’re made with, some treatments are better at it than others.

Insulation

In 1985, the honeycomb shade was developed as a response to the energy crisis of the 1970s. Since then, a copious number of rich textiles and luxurious options have been added. Duette Honeycomb Shades now boast over 200 color choices and 20 design and lift system options. On top of that, cellular shades will meet numerous goals and needs, including offering insulation at the window—the honeycomb design traps air, so that outside air is kept out and inside air is kept in. Those same properties act as a noise absorbent. In fact, Duette can absorb up to 70% of sound energy, helping create a more tranquil space.

Add Shades

The elegance and class brought to a room is unmatched when it comes to the traditional Roman Shades window treatment. Roman Shades are made with a heavier fabric that helps to absorb more sound while enhancing the room’s aesthetics. They are available in diverse opacities, fabrics, and colors, so you’ll be able to easily match your décor. Hunter Douglas offers the Vignette® Modern Roman Shade, which you can find in a variety of fold styles, from soft and full to crisp and flat. On top of that, you can choose from several room-darkening or light-filtering opacities that will let you have the best ambiance for your room.

Layering

Another way to reduce noise is through layering window treatments. You can create a new, bolder look with a certain amount of noise reduction by pairing side panels or drapery with your shades or blinds. This style still will also bring more dimension and depth to the space.

Reducing Noise in the Brentwood & Sherman Oaks CA Area

At F&R Interiors, we’ve been serving the Greater Los Angeles since 1990, with a showroom at 1529 S. Robertson Blvd. We offer the full line of Hunter Douglas window treatments including beautiful custom curtains, top treatments, pillows, and more. Our personalized service, quality products, and professional installation services ensures you’ll find the perfect window treatment solution for your home or business.

We service the Greater Los Angeles area including Brentwood, Sherman Oaks, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Hancock Park, Los Feliz, Hollywood Hills, and San Fernando Valley, CA and surrounding areas. Contact us for more details.