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Improving the acoustics in your kitchen

Do conversations, crockery or appliances ring on in your kitchen? Find out how to make sound bounce back less, even in an open kitchen-living room.

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Improving the acoustics in your kitchen
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Look for a free wall or ceiling zone away from heat, moisture and cooking splashes.

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Understand the echo

Why does a kitchen often sound harsh?

Cupboards, worktops, tiles and glass are practical, but they reflect a lot of sound. In an open kitchen that sound also mixes with the living room.

  • 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 kitchen

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.

Improving the acoustics in the kitchen and open kitchen-living room

Looking at hard surfaces and connected zones

Glass, a worktop, cabinet fronts and a hard floor can bounce sound back. In an open kitchen-living room, the dining or seating area is part of that situation too. Distinguish between the noise of an extractor or appliance and the ringing on of voices and other sounds in the room.

Using a suitable wall or ceiling spot

Felt panels, tiles, Stick shapes or a ceiling island can add absorbing surface where there is a suitable free spot. Do not choose a location only because there seems to be room: also consider moisture, heat, cooking splashes and cleaning. PET felt is not offered here as a waterproof or washable splashback.

Discussing kitchen and living room together

Draw the open connections, table, glass and free mounting spots. See the article on the open kitchen and living room for the considerations. Send photos and dimensions via contact if you want to plan product placement in a kitchen.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put PET felt directly behind the hob or the sink?

Do not assume it is suitable near heat, moisture and cooking splashes. It is not offered as a waterproof splashback. Agree the spot and exposure in advance.

Will acoustic panels make my extractor hood quieter?

They can limit reflected sound and reverberation, but they do not change the appliance noise or the installation. Assess the sound source separately from the acoustics of the room.

Should I include the living room with an open kitchen?

Yes, open connected zones count. Pass on the combined dimensions, furnishings, glazing and the main talking and eating areas.

Can I hang a ceiling island above the kitchen island?

Have the ceiling fixing, lighting, extraction and exposure to cooking assessed in advance. The availability of a ceiling island does not mean every kitchen location is suitable.