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April/May 2024 | maconmagazine.com 97 Comfy seating and ample lighting will create a conducive area for practices, writing music, or hosting lessons. To start, add task lighting, cozy lounge chairs, and some playful decor like light-up neon signs. Silver agrees, "Make sure there's ample light to capture the creative essence of the space. Music is a creative thing, so your music room should also be a comfortable and creative space to share with others." Bring on the comfort and fun 4 Pick a space that allows for growth and change Music rooms come in all di erent shapes and sizes – so it's possible to create a listening space without a designated room. Instead, search for a private nook that's distraction-free (whether that's in a multi-purpose space, dining room corner, or closet). Next, search for furniture, decor, and storage pieces that align with that space. For example, if your music space overlaps a home o ce, consider room dividers or privacy screens. And stay open to building layers to your design arrangement over time as your music needs change or your music collection grows. "The space grows with you as you grow," says Silver, so be kind and patient with yourself as you design this oasis! Local shops F U R N I T U R E + A N T I Q U E S Poppy's of Macon Seventh Street Salvage Payne Mill Village Antique Mall Ingleside Village Antique Center L O C A L H O M E G O O D S Rabbit Hole Bear's Books MD Exchange A Touch of Glover Petals, Flowers, & Market T H R I F T + F L E A Wear Elizabeth's Vintage The Rescue Mission Smiley's Flea Market Historic Macon Flea Market (open twice a year) Vertigo Vinyl – 1305 Linden Ave. Fresh Produce Records – 567 Cherry St. Old School Music Headquarters – 522 2nd St. Habersham Records – 2808 Napier Ave. Local shops R E C O R D S T O R E S signs. Silver agrees, "Make sure there's ample light to capture the creative essence of the space. Music is a creative thing, so your music room should also be a comfortable and creative space to share with others." 4 Edi er R1280T ampli ed bookshelf speakers, Fresh Produce Records, $120 Turntable, Audio Technica AT-LP120 XUSB-BZ, Fresh Produce Records, $350 Upholstered club chairs, (rotating selections) Poppy's of Macon $1,275+ Kirk West photography book, The Blues in Black & White, Bear's Books, $55 and storage pieces that align with that space. For example, if your music space overlaps a home o ce, consider room dividers or privacy screens. And stay open to building layers to your design arrangement over time as your music needs change or your music collection grows. "The space grows with you as you grow," says Silver, so be kind and patient with yourself as you design this oasis! Hand-lettered vintage Georgia map print, $12+, mamahawkdraws. com, Visit Macon, and ArtSpace Macon. 5 Pick a space that allows