When you think of decorating your home, I’m guessing succulents, mirrors, candles, and
photographs all come to mind. These are all fitting accessories for improving ambience,
mood, and cleanliness in your living space. However, there’s another sure fire decorative tool
that is often glossed over. In all its vast paraphernalia, music is also one of the most effective
means of bringing culture and personality into your home.
Ideally, a detailed and comfortable home performs at its best when all 5 senses are accounted
for. For example, a warm blanket for touch, an incense for smell, an artwork for sight, and a
bowl of fruit for taste. When it comes to fulfilling sound, there’s no better alternative than
music. Not only does music serve as an audio stimulant, but it also serves as an excellent
opportunity to add identity and disposition to your space. Let’s run through some of the best
ways music can decorate your home.
Vinyl
Vinyl is an imperative landmark for the history of music. It’s also seen a resurgence in
popularity due to its multiple qualities. Firstly, vinyl plays music at the highest possible
quality, as no audio data is removed when a record is pressed. Secondly, a vinyl retains (or
even appreciates) in value instead of CDs or streaming sites. Vinyl makes Soundcloud to mp3
look like a rookie mistake. Learn more about vinyl records at Notes On Vinyl.
Finally, there’s vinyl’s visual and storytelling perks. Album covers instantly signal to guests,
family and friends your musical interests, adding to the mood of your space. Many album
covers were designed for the large-scale display of vinyl, so they also serve as an art piece
that can rest on a shelf or be displayed like a painting. Vinyl’s outside of the cover can also
look pretty funky, and will give an indie-cafe vibe to wherever you choose to hang them.
Posters
If you’re looking to decorate your home in a playful, lively manner, look no further than
music posters. They’re cheap as chips, super easy to hang up, and assist in filling up plenty of
empty space. There’s nothing like a portrait poster of your favourite band or artist to make a
statement and set the tone for a specific room. For example, in a rumpus room, put a wild
rock band. For the bedroom, Frank Sinatra would be a classy look. Reading room? Bob
Dylan. You can get experimental with posters due to their low price. See what sticks,
literally!
Speakers
Speakers are primarily a functional item, but who says they can’t look good either? A vintage
speaker or radio can add a rustic charm to your house, while a modern speaker will keep a
room slick and clean. Wooden speakers are especially trendy right now, though they can be
expensive. If you own a gramophone, I obviously don’t need to tell you that showcasing that
beauty is an excellent idea.
Instruments
If you’re a musician and own an instrument or two, don’t lock it away in a case! Instruments
are always a crowd favourite to view and admire, due to their interesting materials and
shapes. Guitars are a classic, but shiny instruments like trumpets and saxophones will capture
the attention of guests too! A fun tip: if you hang a guitar on the wall, it also serves as a
handy hat holder. Of course, the piano is a staple for any large-scale space, though a word of
warning, moving a piano is absolutely a team effort.
