Noise Reduction Strategies for Apartment Living in Kochi

Posted onMar 15, 2024

If we look at real estate market trends in Kochi we can understand that people increasingly prefer apartments to individual homes. Smaller families require less space; apartment life also offers innumerable benefits. When many people live close to each other, there’s bound to be a lot of sound. And when you live in a big city like Kochi, outside noise of traffic, construction, etc. is also likely to cause disturbance. Let’s see how to minimize this noise in your Kochi flats.

Rearrange Furniture

If your bed is right against the wall, pull it away, or install a headboard with foam filling so that your head is not right next to the sound source coming from the neighboring flat or another room. Likewise, move your sofas in the living room a little to the middle of the room rather than sticking to the wall. You can also cover the legs of tables and chairs with rubber bushes so that there’s minimal sound when you move them.

Get Heavy Drapes

Thick blackout drapes can shut out the noise and keep light from coming in when you want to rest or sleep. Thick fabric absorbs loud sounds, helping you have some peace inside your apartment.

Use Rugs and Mats

Rugs and mats absorb the sound made in your apartment - while walking, moving furniture or any heavy objects, ladders, etc. They also make the room look brighter and help you personalize its appearance. In addition to light, they also absorb dust and moisture.

Seal Doors and Windows

Doors and windows often have small gaps through which sound, light, and even dust can enter your home. These gaps can be plugged with styrofoam or some other flexible material. You can use Velcro or strong adhesive to fix them. On your windows, you can use window insert - clear glass or acrylic panes that go over the panes from the inside, to block excess light and noise.

Use Technology

The role of technology in modern luxury homes in Kochi does’t have to be limited to smart homes and home security. You can reduce noise by getting noise-cancelling headphones to wear, and listen to your favourite music instead. A white noise machine can help in drowning noise by playing broadband noise that is not distracting. It should not be played while you want to watch TV, however.

Bookcase Barrier

Not only do bookcases create a robust barrier between the wall and you, it absorbs the sound coming from the other side of the wall. Just make sure that it is packed and that there are no gaps.

Wall Sound Proofing 

There are several methods by which you can sound-proof your walls; let’s check them out:

• Fabric - you can either hang tapestry with some nails, or stick thick and soft fabric directly on the walls. These materials are capable of absorbing a lot of sound and can help you enjoy silence in your apartment. It also gives a colourful look to a room.
• Cork board - By sticking large pieces of cork boards on your walls, you can create a barrier between the wall and your space, reducing the sound coming in from outside.
• Acoustic boards - these are generally used in studios but can work well at home. Hang rectangular or square shaped boards covered with fabric on the walls to reduce echo and noise. 

Conclusion

We can agree that the benefits of living in lifestyle apartments in Kochi are numerous, and trump the disadvantages any day. And when you purchase an apartment from Varma Homes, those benefits are even greater. You get superior construction, aesthetic living spaces, thoughtful layouts, and world-class amenities for a surprisingly affordable price. Varma Homes is a reputed builder whose projects adhere to all government regulations and RERA norms, and deliver a hassle-free buying experience to their customers.