Many suppliers of soundproofing measures advertise their (unfortunately often very expensive) products, which are supposed to provide significantly better room acoustics. However, there are already numerous small and far less expensive ways to reduce the sound in your office.
1. eliminate unnecessary causes of noise
Strange noises can be caused by the smallest things, which can usually be rectified very easily. For example, make sure you provide underlays, such as mouse pads and office chair mats, to reduce the scratching of the mouse on the table or the castors on the floor. Small things that seem objective at first can lead to disturbing noises due to their summation.
Coasters for cups and quiet keyboards also contribute to better room acoustics. Discuss with your employees simple ways to reduce the noise level, such as muting the computers – numerous „ping“-„s due to team notifications, incoming e-mails, battery messages, etc. can otherwise also accumulate.
2. furniture and decorations for sound insulation in the office
No matter how well you eliminate unnecessary sources of noise, there is always a certain level of noise in a large room. Especially when phone calls or conversations are held between employees. The aim here is to break up and capture the sound as best as possible. Furniture can already be a great help here. Soft surfaces, such as sofas, carpets or even office shelves, are ideal for absorbing sound. You can also use furniture to provide visual privacy between workstations and at the same time give your employees the opportunity to store documents close at hand.
Room dividers are also a good alternative to furniture to ensure both visual and sound insulation. It is often also possible to purchase special sound-absorbing room dividers. Finally, plants are another option that should not be underestimated when it comes to improving the room acoustics in your office. This is because they not only ensure better air, but can also reduce noise in the room.
3. walls and ceilings – pictures, acoustic columns, panels and curtains
The next step is to avoid bare walls, as the sound bounces off them quickly and is redistributed throughout the room. There are numerous inexpensive options for this, such as special sound-absorbing pictures or columns in the corners of the rooms. Acoustic panels on the ceilings and curtains on the walls can also work wonders to keep the noise level in the office to a minimum. What's more, you can also use all of these sound reduction measures to make your office more visually appealing. Targeted splashes of color immediately make the office friendlier and ensure a pleasant working atmosphere.
