Where once redecorating your home was all about style and colour, it is now a little more scientific. Last season the world of interior design saw a huge increase in the number of people using lining paper and specialist thermal lining paper to help insulate their homes, both to save money on their energy bills and become a little more environmentally friendly. This season however there is a new trend and that is for sound proofing your home. Here we take a look at why people are choosing to sound proof walls, which rooms it’s suitable for and how it works. Why Choose Wall Soundproofing There are a number of reasons why people are increasingly choosing to sound proof their walls. The main reason is that due to a rising population, especially in urban areas, we are now living closer to neighbours than ever before and thanks to large screen TVs with built-it sound systems, advanced music systems, loud kitchen appliances and a number of other household items, there seems to always be some sort of noise coming either from your neighbours or from the rest of your household. This can cause frustration, annoyance and even cause lack of sleep in some cases and has led to more and more people looking for wall soundproofing options. Which Rooms Are Suitable for Soundproofing Virtually any room in your home is suitable for soundproofing but there are some rooms which are more popular for soundproofing walls than others. In particular the living room is one of the most commonly soundproofed rooms. This is to not only keep noise out but also to improve the sound heard from televisions and music systems too. The bedroom is another popular room for soundproofing to occur. This is primarily to keep sounds out in order to create a more relaxing and sleep inducing environment. Studies can also be soundproofed to create a work haven whilst laundry rooms are often soundproofed to help keep the noise of the washing machine or tumble drier contained. The Science Behind Soundproofing Walls The easiest way to sound proof walls is to use sound proof wallpaper. This has been specially designed with a unique construction which includes a series of layers. The first is usually lining paper, followed a layer of foam which varies in thickness depending on the brand of soundproof wallpaper you use, and then a thick wallpaper layer completes it. This innovative construction ensures that sounds are isolated yet the wallpaper is as easy to hang as normal wallpapers for a great finish. So if you often hear sounds from other rooms or neighbours whilst trying to watch TV, read a book or sleep, embark on using sound proof wallpaper to solve the problem.