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Home office acoustic panels help create a quieter, more productive workspace by absorbing echo and reducing distractions. Hard surfaces in modern homes—like walls, desks, and floors—can reflect sound, making video calls and concentration difficult. Installing acoustic panels for home offices improves speech clarity and makes the room feel calmer, ideal for professionals working remotely or recording content from home.
Panels can be installed behind your desk, along side walls, or on the ceiling to control reflections and enhance audio quality during calls or recordings. Many styles are available, including minimalist fabric panels and printed acoustic art that doubles as décor. With a range of colours and textures, panels can complement any interior while enhancing acoustic comfort.
Installation is simple and non-invasive, often requiring only adhesive strips or light fixings. Home office acoustic panels are made from sustainable, non-toxic materials such as recycled PET felt and comply with residential fire safety standards. By improving sound control, they support focus and reduce fatigue during long workdays. For anyone spending significant time working or studying from home, acoustic panels are a practical investment that enhances both performance and comfort. Contact us to explore options for your home workspace.
Soft dB One-Channel Sound Masking Controller
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Autex 'Groove' Patterned Acoustic Panels - 2400 x 1200mm
Autex Groove is a cutting edge customisable acoustic panel, allowing bespoke designs to be created out of flat PET acoustic panels.
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Autex 'Cascade' Acoustic Screens - 2400 x 1200mm
Autex Cascade is a range of free hanging acoustic screens which easily add comfort, seperation and privacy whilst improving acoustics.
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Muuto 'Under the Bell' Pendant Light
The 'Under the Bell' felt pendant light from Muuto combines classical Scandinavian aesthetics, adding warmth and texture whilst contributing to improved acoustics.
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MuteDesign 'Booth' Acoustic Booth
MuteDesign acoustic wall 'Booth' creates an office quiet zone for private phone call. A wall-mounted telephone hood that provides instant and temporary privacy.
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BuzziTrom Acoustic Pendant Light
BuzziTrom is the first functional acoustic lighting solution created with a dual-layer of felt to join our family and performs equally on lighting as it does on an acoustics level.
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BuzziJet Acoustic Pendant Light - Multiple Sizes
BuzziJet is a simple pendant light for superior acoustics, with an aerodynamic design offering sound-absorbing capabilities, delivering acoustic comfort paired with a powerful light output.
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BuzziShade XL & XLL Pendant Lamp - Multiple Sizes
The iconic BuzziShade is now offered in 2 larger sizes. These oversized shades act as a cocoon with sound-absorbing capabilities, treating reverberation throughout the space.
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BuzziShade Acoustic Pendant LED - Multiple Sizes
The BuzziShade pendant light from BuzziSpace helps reduce reverberation in offices, restaurants, meeting rooms and more using high quality acoustic felt.
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BuzziShade SQ Acoustic Pendant Lamp - Multiple Sizes
The classic BuzziShade lamp reinterpreted with a twist. The BuzziShade SQ offers elegant noise-reduction, designed with a keen eye for detail.
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De Vorm 'Fost' Felt Acoustic Lamp - Ø750mm Diameter
Fost from De Vorm offers a combined solution for acoustics and illumination. This PET Felt lampshade features a soft texture, with a bold ribbed pattern available in a variety of colours.
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BuzziHat Sound Absorbing Lighting - Multiple Sizes
BuzziHat is a stunning acoustic pendant light from BuzziSpace. Available in a selection of colours, sizes and metal finishes, the possibilities are endless.
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BuzziPleat Pendant Light - Multiple Sizes
BuzziPleat is a handpleated felt pendant lightshade, folded to maximise surface and absorption area, delivering excellent acoustic performance.
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BuzziLight 'Mono' Felt Pendant Lamp
BuzziLight Mono is a lightweight feature pendant light with a unique character. Consisting of a single felt layered body with a large surface area for maximum sound absorption.
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Soft dB 'Deep' Sound Masking Machine
The Soft dB Deep Ambient Sound Machine & Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Combines to create better sleep at night, and greater focus while you work! Choose from 7 ambient sounds or true sound masking.
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14six8 'Decorative' Wall Tiles - 597 x 597mm
14six8 decorative acoustic wall tiles redefine dramatic visual impact and modern expressionism while enhancing acoustic performance within a space through functionality and aesthetic versatility.
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Autex Frontier Channel - 2400mm x 24mm
Channel for installing Autex Frontier acoustic ceiling systems.
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14six8 'T-Grid' Ceiling Tiles - 598 x 598mm
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14six8 '3D Acoustic Wall Tiles' - 597 x 597mm
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About SONIO
As the world of acoustics has grown, so has the demand for fast, affordable and attractive solutions to common acoustic issues. Sonio was launched as an accessible supplier of acoustic panels which are simple to install, but also provide effective sound absorption to reduce reverberation within your space. With over a decade of experience specialising in acoustics, our team can provide you with clear recommendations on what works and what doesn't.
FAQs
Will acoustic panels make my home office soundproof?
Will acoustic panels make my home office soundproof?
No — acoustic panels absorb sound inside the room, not block external noise. They make your space quieter and clearer for calls and concentration, but won't stop traffic noise, neighbours, or family sounds from getting in. For external noise problems, you need soundproofing solutions (heavier construction, secondary glazing) rather than panels.
Will panels actually improve my video calls and recordings?
Will panels actually improve my video calls and recordings?
Yes — and noticeably. Most home offices have hard surfaces (laminate floors, plasterboard walls, glass desks) that reflect your voice straight into your microphone, creating that hollow "in a room" sound on calls. Even 3-4 well-placed panels behind your camera position and on the wall behind you typically eliminate this. Podcasters, content creators and remote workers tend to hear the difference within a few minutes of installation.
Where should I place panels in my home office?
Where should I place panels in my home office?
The wall behind your camera is the highest-priority surface — that's the one most affecting your recorded voice. Side walls near your speaking position are next. If you've got a hard ceiling and the room sounds echoey, a single ceiling panel above your desk makes a noticeable difference. As a rule, treat the surfaces closest to where you speak first.
Can I install panels in a rented property without damaging the walls?
Can I install panels in a rented property without damaging the walls?
Yes — several products in our range are designed for removable installation. If wall damage is a concern, free-standing acoustic screens give you the same acoustic benefit without any fixing at all.
How many panels do I need?
How many panels do I need?
A small home office (10m² or so) typically needs 3–6 panels covering around 20–25% of one major wall surface. Larger rooms and rooms with hard floors and minimal soft furnishings need more. The acoustic calculator gives you a precise recommendation based on your room dimensions.
Should I consider an acoustic booth instead?
Should I consider an acoustic booth instead?
If you do regular sensitive calls (legal, medical, financial), professional voice recording, or share a room with others who can hear your meetings, an acoustic booth or pod might suit you better than panels. Booths give you full acoustic isolation in a self-contained unit. For most remote workers, though, panels are perfectly sufficient and far less expensive.
Can panels match my interior design?
Can panels match my interior design?
Yes. Panels come in 25+ colours, multiple textures (PET felt, fabric-wrapped, timber slat, 3D sculpted), and printable options including custom artwork. Many home office buyers treat panels as a design feature — a textured wall behind the desk that improves the room visually as well as acoustically.
Are they easy to install?
Are they easy to install?
Most home office panels use simple adhesive, light fixings or hooks — no specialist tools needed. A typical home office install takes 30–60 minutes. Full instructions and any required fixings come with every order.
Are they safe and fire-compliant for home use?
Are they safe and fire-compliant for home use?
Yes. Panels we sell carry UK/EU fire classifications, made from non-toxic materials (typically recycled PET felt or fabric-wrapped fibreboard). Specific ratings are listed on each product page. For most domestic settings, any panel in our range is suitable.
How much does acoustic treatment for a home office cost?
How much does acoustic treatment for a home office cost?
A decent budget for a home office is £500.