Products that reduce noise in the office

Reducing noise in the office

Locate the most disturbing sources of noise and install furniture and fittings that will absorb sound. Fans, copiers and other similar equipment produce noise that can be perceived as disturbing. Try to keep a distance between them and workstations, preferably in a separate room or with furniture in between.

Open bookshelves filled with books, binders and other things help reduce noise, unlike closed storage with hard doors that reflect sound and can create annoying reverberation.

Textiles in all their forms dampen the sound level and the rule of thumb is the more fabric and pleats, the better. Curtains, draperies and carpets create a more pleasant and softer office environment while also absorbing sound waves.

Upholstered furniture, such as sofas, armchairs, and fabric-covered office chairs, also have a positive effect on reducing sound levels. Another option is sound-absorbent sofas with high sides that offer some privacy and reduce noise.

Acoustic panels for walls and ceilings

Using the walls of the room is a simple and effective way of dampening the noise levels in the office. Acoustic panels can be mounted on the wall to dampen noise and can be used as notice boards.  
Wall panels mounted at a distance from the wall allow sound waves to pass through, bounce off the wall and then pass through the panel again. That gives highly effective, double sound dampening.

In the right colours and shapes, acoustic wall panels also function as stylish interior features and, of course, this also applies in particular to sound-absorbent panels with printed motifs. They brighten up an empty wall while fulfilling an important function. Additional options including wall textiles with various decorative patterns.

If there is not enough space on the wall,  acoustic ceiling panels are a good alternative. Whether the best option is a model that is mounted directly on the ceiling or a suspended panel will depend on the design of the room and the ceiling height. Cylinders that are hung at different heights create an exciting and dynamic impression.