skip to main content

Every room in house is too boomy-- help!

15 years ago

Our house has a very hard plaster (stucco?) on the walls. As a result we can't have dinner parties because our own voices bounce off the walls so much even we two can't eat in there!

What can I do? We've tried carpet, we've tried putting things on the walls, but short of hanging curtains over the length of every wall I am at a loss! Nothing has worked!

Thanks in advance for any advice,

The ear-plugged homeowner

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (3)

sierraeast
15 years ago
How old is the house?
floridajane
Original Author
15 years ago
The house was built in 1957...
Related Professionals
Lebanon Home Remodeling · Artondale Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelers · Plant City Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelers · Westminster Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelers · Wilmington Island Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelers · Pasadena General Contractors · Roseville Painters · Crest Hill Painters · Elizabeth Painters · Glendora Painters · New Port Richey Painters · San Anselmo Painters · Stuart Painters · Taylor Painters · Vashon Painters
bluesbarby
15 years ago
My kitchen and dining room did this because everything was hard surface. No drapes no rugs etc. Floors are travertine, counter granite. Once I installed drapes, put in 4 upholstered chairs for the tables and a bunch of cushions for the window seat the echo sounds are only bad when we have a huge group in the room. So then I installed a bookcase full of books along one wall and that seemed to take care of it - maybe the paper in the books helps muffle?

Related Stories

DECORATING GUIDES Compact Living: Tips and Tricks for Every Room

By Laura Gaskill

From big-picture insight to detailed room-by-room strategies, these guides will help you get the most out of a tricky area

MOVING Your First Home: Beautiful Basics and Multitaskers for Every Room

By Laura Gaskill

Here’s what to choose and what to avoid when outfitting a new house

DECORATING GUIDES 11 Shutters to Enhance Every Window

By The Inman Company

Vinyl in the bathroom, café style in the kitchen, clerestory in the living room — today's shutters are terrific for every room in the home

BATHROOM MAKEOVERS Room of the Day: See the Bathroom That Helped a House Sell in a Day

By Annie Thornton

Sophisticated but sensitive bathroom upgrades help a century-old house move fast on the market

PRODUCT PICKS Guest Picks: A Mirror for Every Wall

By Two Story Cottage

Simple to showstopping, these mirrors fit every need — and every room in the home

STANDARD MEASUREMENTS Key Measurements to Help You Design Your Home

Architect Steven Randel has taken the measure of each room of the house and its contents. You’ll find everything here

FUN HOUZZ 6 Reasons Every House Needs a Cat

By Molly Brandenburg

Everyone should have a feline fixture as part of their home decor. Here's why

HOUZZ TOURS Houzz Tour: A Cheerful Beach House for Every Season

By Vanessa Brunner

Portland designer's own playful getaway warms up the rainy Northwest coast

COLOR The Best White and Pastel Colors for Every Kind of Natural Light

By Kelly Porter

Understand how sunlight affects your rooms and get tips on choosing paint colors for each type of exposure

MORE ROOMS Gyms for Every Home

By Scheer & Co. Interior Design

Set aside a little space — or a lot — to up the chances you'll exercise

Sponsored

More Discussions

Carpet Tiles in stairs

10

Does anyone know what window manufacturer this in from?

3

Easiest Vinyl floor repair

10

Laminte Stone floors

8

Pocket door privacy pull/lock

3