Choosing acoustic panels for a home office or meeting space

Listen during an ordinary call. Is your own voice lingering in the room, or is the disturbance coming from a fan, traffic or the next room? Absorbing panels address reflections, while noise sources and transmission need their own measures.

Ask a colleague how the call sounds and check your microphone settings. A microphone close to your voice and sensible loudspeaker levels can help without changing the room.

Look at the exposed hard surfaces around your usual seat. A panel beside or behind the work area can form part of a wider treatment plan. Avoid hiding most of it behind monitors, storage or a bookcase.

Mark out the size on the wall before buying. FeltArt comes in sets of two, so allow for both panels and the space between them. A restrained colour can sit quietly in a video-call background; a stronger relief can give the workspace a focal point.

Meeting tables, glazing and bare walls can create several reflective surfaces. Consider distributing absorption through the room rather than treating the wall nearest the door alone.

The room dimensions, ceiling, existing furniture and number of users all matter. For a large shared office or a meeting room with a specific acoustic target, seek a room assessment rather than relying on a fixed panel count.

Curtains, upholstered furniture and suitable floor coverings can complement wall panels where the space allows. Listen again from the seats you actually use after making changes.

For installations in commercial premises, check the building's fire and mounting requirements against documentation for the exact product. A general statement about PET felt is not a substitute for a product certificate.