Talk more quietly and linger longer at the table

Improving the acoustics in your dining room

Do you keep asking each other what was said at the table? Less echo can make conversations more pleasant. Explore the options around your dining table.

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Start around the dining table: look at the free wall beside it and the ceiling above.

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Understand the echo

Why does a dining room quickly sound noisy?

Voices, crockery and scraping chairs are amplified by a hard floor, table, windows and smooth walls. With several people the sound level rises quickly.

  • Less distracting echo and fewer harsh reflections
  • Clearer voices and a more comfortable room
  • Better acoustics without compromising your interior
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Open wall

Use a large open wall to absorb reflections while keeping the room visually calm.

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Ceiling

The ceiling is a practical option when wall space is limited or you prefer a discreet solution.

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Near the sound source

Place absorption close to where voices, play or appliances create the most sound.

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Frequently asked questions about acoustics in your dining room

How much acoustic material do I need?

That depends on the room size, its furnishings and the amount of hard surface. Start with the largest open reflective area and ask for advice if you are unsure.

Where should I place acoustic panels?

Choose an open wall or ceiling area near the main sound source. The best position depends on the layout and how you use the room.

Can I compare PET felt colours at home first?

Yes. Samples let you compare colours and textures in your own interior, in both daylight and evening light.

A less echoing place to eat together

Conversations around the table as a starting point

A hard table, glass and an open connection to the kitchen or living room can make conversations sound sharp or busy. Look at the dining area together with the adjoining space. The best spot for a product also depends on a lamp above the table and on free wall space around the seats.

Using the wall or the ceiling zone

A ceiling island can add sound-absorbing surface above the dining area. Wall panels or acoustic paintings make use of a free wall instead. Circle and Square come in different shapes and sizes; art prints and PET felt panels are built differently. Compare a product on more than just its colour or its distance from the table.

Preparing placement with lighting

Draw the table, lamp and intended panel to scale and check the ceiling fixing. Integrating a lamp is not a standard option with the current ceiling islands. The article on ceiling islands above the dining table helps you prepare. Discuss a non-standard set-up before ordering.

Frequently asked questions

Can a ceiling island also carry my pendant lamp?

That is not a standard feature or ordering option of the current range of islands. Plan the lamp fixing and the island separately before you create a combined installation.

Does a panel have to be as big as the dining table?

The table size helps with visual proportions, but it is not a fixed acoustic rule. Available ceiling space, the lamp, the product size and the rest of the room also count.

Do panels help against the sound of cutlery and crockery?

They can limit reflected sound and reverberation. They do not remove the noise of putting down crockery or cutlery itself.

Is an open dining room a separate acoustic space?

Include open connections to the living room and kitchen. Sound does not stop at the table zone; an assessment should look at the shared space and the places where it is used.