Hello, I have a interest and nostalgia for vintage hifi from the 80s and 90s, I don't have all the space in the world but a small room of 2 x3 meters. You have to make the best of what you have, right? But need some tips and ideas on how I can decorate this room?
I have a thought about replacing the white shelf with one that is a little deeper to have the hi-fi on display is it a stupid idea? But all thoughts and ideas are welcome with thanks
I have a thought about replacing the white shelf with one that is a little deeper to have the hi-fi on display is it a stupid idea? But all thoughts and ideas are welcome with thanks
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That's a pretty wide-open question. Without knowing your likes, budget, and skills, it's hard to give good advice. So I'm going to act like it's my room, you have a decent budget and skills, and you like a minimalist aesthetic.
To make the room feel bigger, I'd keep everything light colored. I'd use diffuse lighting on the ceiling and possibly walls for the same reason. Some behind the stereo would probably be good also.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1640496580027642/ https://www.amazon.com/Cabinet-Storage-Console-Recording-60X42X118cm/dp/B0DG8L9Y8P?th=1
On the wall behind the speakers, I'd put a large, high dynamic range TV. You can put a video camera outside and make it like a window if you like your view or find some landscape videos that you like.
I would try to minimize the physical and visual intrusions, so I would not increase the size of the shelves. I would use another of the wood shelf units that is more shallow. Sometimes if you repeat geometry it can blend in a little more. I'd be inclined to cover the walls in a wood veneer that matches the shelves. If that also matches your equipment rack, all the better.
I got thinking about other small spaces and how they're handled. Here's one from Lightology, but their site seems hopelessly broken at the moment, so I'm not going to give a link. The subdued and consistent color palette makes the closet feel bigger - the ceiling, wall, and shelf lighting also help on that front.
Light channel/molding that can be used for ceiling or wall lighting. I have not used this brand, so don't know about its quality. It's just an example for a type of lighting that might be useful in a small space.
https://www.amazon.com/Muzata-LED-Channel-System/dp/B0CH3FRJSL?th=1
Train cabins are another place where space is at a premium. The windows help, but you could use televisions to mimic that effect.
https://www.businessinsider.com/wha...foldable-sofa-beds-and-huge-picture-windows-4
To make the room feel bigger, I'd keep everything light colored. I'd use diffuse lighting on the ceiling and possibly walls for the same reason. Some behind the stereo would probably be good also.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1640496580027642/ https://www.amazon.com/Cabinet-Storage-Console-Recording-60X42X118cm/dp/B0DG8L9Y8P?th=1
On the wall behind the speakers, I'd put a large, high dynamic range TV. You can put a video camera outside and make it like a window if you like your view or find some landscape videos that you like.
I would try to minimize the physical and visual intrusions, so I would not increase the size of the shelves. I would use another of the wood shelf units that is more shallow. Sometimes if you repeat geometry it can blend in a little more. I'd be inclined to cover the walls in a wood veneer that matches the shelves. If that also matches your equipment rack, all the better.
I got thinking about other small spaces and how they're handled. Here's one from Lightology, but their site seems hopelessly broken at the moment, so I'm not going to give a link. The subdued and consistent color palette makes the closet feel bigger - the ceiling, wall, and shelf lighting also help on that front.
Light channel/molding that can be used for ceiling or wall lighting. I have not used this brand, so don't know about its quality. It's just an example for a type of lighting that might be useful in a small space.
https://www.amazon.com/Muzata-LED-Channel-System/dp/B0CH3FRJSL?th=1
Train cabins are another place where space is at a premium. The windows help, but you could use televisions to mimic that effect.
https://www.businessinsider.com/wha...foldable-sofa-beds-and-huge-picture-windows-4
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Glue empty egg cartons on all the flat wall and ceiling surfaces, fill the shelving with books or vinyl or CDs and carpet the floor. Improves the acoustics by reducing room reflections, making it sound/feel much larger.
Get on Pinterest! Look up listening rooms from all sorts of other people and develop your own taste with a mood board.
I like @wesayso's led zeppelin album cover art:
(see his thread here: https://www.diyaudio.com/community/...ers-a-25-driver-full-range-line-array.242171/)
(see his thread here: https://www.diyaudio.com/community/...ers-a-25-driver-full-range-line-array.242171/)
Surface treatment is a must and it's not just for those who do studio work. Check out the following site. https://unison.audio/home-studio/
Slat walls are one approach, both DIY and off-the-shelf options
https://www.gikacoustics.com/product-category/acoustic-panels/
Absorbers with prints on them are available from multiple suppliers now as well
https://www.gikacoustics.com/product-category/acoustic-art-panels/
Stretched fabric ceilings and walls can hide a lot also
https://spanlite.com/product/stretch-fabric-for-ceilings-walls/
https://www.stretchwall.com/gallery
I think I should go with darker tone, at least near the screen area. Just like how strong reflection on sound wrecks havoc, I see lighter tone on walls spoils the contrast and colors on screen. If its wood may be dark walnut slats should look and work nice. Personally I am attracted more towards darker tone.
Like OP, I don't have too much space sides ways. Any changes should not protrude too much off the wall.
@Kim666, Yes I would move the rack behind and add some nice looking acoustic panels to treat first reflections. Even 4inch(4x2feet) ones should improve the sound.
Like OP, I don't have too much space sides ways. Any changes should not protrude too much off the wall.
@Kim666, Yes I would move the rack behind and add some nice looking acoustic panels to treat first reflections. Even 4inch(4x2feet) ones should improve the sound.
