Because everyone these days is plugged into an iPod, music is a constant companion for most of us. But how to separate the real musicians from the pop-rock fans? Take a look at their homes; true music enthusiasts will incorporate their passion in their decor.

Sometimes a fabulous instrument (or several) on display is all it takes to show your love for music:

These dedicated music rooms hit all the right notes:

Musical decor on a large or small scale is sure to strike a chord (okay, we’ll stop with the puns now):

Accessorize with musical pieces, like this guitar-shaped towel warmer:

Or these awesome custom toilet seat covers by Jammin’ Johns (hilariously appropriate tagline: “Music to Your Rear!”):

You can go subtler with music-inspired shapes. Drum-shaped furniture and light fixtures are especially popular:

Though other (perhaps less common) instruments are represented too. Did you know that fluted edging is called “fluted” because the grooves resemble the inside of a flute?

For the true enthusiast, choose music-playing bathroom fixtures that allow you to listen wherever you are and whatever you may be doing:

Now that’s music to my ears.

What’s your favorite genre?