The problem is rarely the noise, it is the reverberation
In an open office it is often not the single conversation that disturbs. It is the sound bouncing between hard surfaces such as glass, concrete and floors, so that it lingers in the room. People raise their voices and everyone hears everyone.
The first question is therefore not how many panels to buy, but which surfaces throw the sound back.
Place absorbers where the sound starts
It works better to concentrate absorbers close to the source than to spread them evenly. Baffles above desks, panels on walls near conversation zones and absorbers in the ceiling over meeting areas catch the sound before it spreads.
Materials and surfaces matter
Acoustic panels come in felt, perforated wood, grooved wood panels and fabric. Choose based on both sound effect and durability. In a school or a reception the surface must withstand touch and cleaning, while an office can often use lighter solutions.
We help you choose a solution so that dimensions, finish and colour suit the room rather than the other way round.
The three mistakes we see most often
The first is mounting a few large panels in one place. The second is forgetting the floor and ceiling, which are the largest surfaces. The third is choosing by looks alone without asking what the solution actually absorbs.