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More and more companies want to see their employees back in the office. This is meeting with a lot of resentment - after all, many have become accustomed to working from home during the pandemic. However, a return to the office does not necessarily have to be associated with an enormous amount of noise: Acoustic furniture is a simple solution to effectively reduce the volume in the office.
That's why we're showing you seven pieces of acoustic furniture for the office that are not only practical, but also beautiful to look at.
Anyone looking for acoustic furniture will very quickly come across acoustic panels. The wooden wall panels have a modern look and are therefore particularly popular with young companies. They are used in large rooms as they actively reduce the reverberation time and thus help to improve the room acoustics in the office in the long term. In addition to wood, acoustic panels are also often made of fleece or felt - especially when they are used as partition walls and not attached directly to the wall.
If you have a lot of glass surfaces in the office, you should also find out about acoustic panels for glass surfaces. Some suppliers now offer special solutions for this application, for example made of foam. Our tip: green acoustic panels. Acoustic furniture with plants and moss not only helps to reduce noise, but also sustainably improves air quality.
If you don't want to install acoustic panels in the office, acoustic pictures are ideal. The visual eye-catcher is a sound absorber and can contribute to a more productive working atmosphere - especially in rooms where people talk a lot. Ideal for open-plan offices or conference rooms. However, as with all acoustic furniture, its effect depends on the right planning. Depending on the application, you will need acoustic screens in different quantities and sizes. In open-plan offices, acoustic pictures alone are therefore not a sufficient measure for noise reduction. However, depending on the layout, they can have a noticeable effect for some employees - especially if their desks are positioned close to the wall.
During the pandemic, many companies have installed desk partitions at desks to protect employees. While solutions made of acrylic glass or plastic were often used here, there are also desk partitions that have a positive impact on the acoustics in the room in addition to providing privacy. They can be easily attached to the desk with brackets and ensure more peace and privacy. In addition to the typical desk partition, which is attached to the back of the desk, there are also side partitions. In combination with the back panels, they transform the desk into an American-style cubicle, providing additional privacy for employees.
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Acoustic sofas or high-back sofas are another classic piece of acoustic furniture. With their high back wall - and in some cases also high side walls - they are a stylish room divider and practical seating option in one. In open-plan offices, they also help to reduce noise. As an island of calm, acoustic sofas can serve as a retreat for employees, but are also a comfortable alternative to the meeting room. And don't worry: thanks to their sound-absorbing properties, acoustic sofas are not a noisemaker, even as an open meeting space in the middle of the office.
Wall surfaces are an effective starting point when it comes to acoustics in the office. It is therefore no wonder that there is a correspondingly large amount of acoustic furniture that uses precisely this surface. In addition to acoustic panels and acoustic pictures, acoustic wallpaper is an effective way of improving room acoustics as it effectively reduces reverberation. However, acoustic wallpaper also has other positive effects: Thanks to their insulating effect, they contribute to an increased sense of well-being among employees by keeping out heat or cold. This innovative solution is available in a variety of materials, such as wool or polyester fleece, and is sometimes even washable.
Phone boxes are becoming increasingly popular in offices. On the one hand, they serve as a place of retreat for employees to focus and work without distraction, as the everyday office noise does not penetrate inside. On the other hand, they also help to reduce noise pollution in the office, as phone calls or virtual meetings no longer have to be held in the middle of the office. Telephone boxes for the office are now available in a variety of designs. Before making a purchase, companies should therefore be clear about what the ideal phone box should offer them - and what is unnecessary frills.
Acoustics and lighting are two key issues in office design. This is because both factors have an enormous influence on the well-being and productivity of employees. Acoustic lamps are the best of both worlds. They are usually made of felt and therefore dampen noise while at the same time providing pleasant light. The use of an acoustic lamp is therefore particularly worthwhile in office areas where there is a lot of talking - such as above a conference table. There, they provide natural light and actively help to improve the quality of conversation.
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