HOW TO REDUCE THE ECHO IN YOUR SPACE

A room that produces too much echo can be an irritating distraction affecting the day-to-day experience of your environment and, in turn, your overall well-being. Factors that cause a room to produce sound waves that repetitively bounce off of opposing walls are high ceilings, long rooms, and stone, tile, or glass surfaces. While these are beautiful architectural and design choices, they must be properly addressed with acoustics in mind to mitigate unwanted interior noise.

Remote work culture generates a need for peaceful spaces we can rely on to be free of interruptions for meetings, video calls, and focused productivity. Whether it’s an office, living room, or bedroom, echos aren’t ideal. We’re sharing a few ideas for incorporating acoustic panels, different textiles, wall hangings, or furniture items to help diminish the negative effects of a room that echoes.

Introduce Acoustic Panels 

Specialized acoustic treatments and sound-absorbing materials that reduce echos are a solution Engineered Acoustics is happy to provide. Strategically placed acoustic panels or acoustic foam on walls, ceilings, and corners will control sound reflection and reduce reverberation time. This can have a huge impact on the quality of sound in your room, making it much more pleasant to your ears.

Functional Decorating 

Think of bringing in elements that will help fill empty space. Adding area rugs creates warmth and variety while softening hard surface floors prone to echoing. Wall art, window curtains, or hanging a colorful rug or patterned blanket will give walls a soft surface that muffles sound better. Utilizing bookcases and cozy furniture will dampen echoes and scatter sound waves more evenly throughout a room.

Address Ceilings and Windows

Treating your ceilings and windows are further measures you can take to reduce noise that has become a nuisance. Hanging ceiling clouds will block sounds coming from your pipes and ductwork and can be adjusted according to ceiling height and your desired visual outcome. Windows can be treated with heavy drapery, doubled-up curtain panels, or blackout-style shades for sound blocking.

Our team is well-versed in panels for wall and ceiling applications and has a dynamic understanding of incorporating high-end acoustic products to produce an artful, functional result. Contact us today to get started on the installation process, so you can make smart acoustic choices that make a living and listening to a more pleasurable experience.