As a supplier of Decorative Acoustic Panels we are constantly amazed at the creativity of Interior designers. In the past if you wanted an acoustic panel it was a bit of foam fixed to the wall, great for recording studios but not for an upmarket hotel or restaurant.
Trends now are for highly decorative wood panels or a very rich looking upholstered fabric panel. While the choice of finish is almost unlimited there are implications for the acoustic performance of the panel.
The reason that sound absorbing panels are included into a room or space is to reduce unwanted echo or reduce noise. The choice of finish can create a totally different effect when installed. For example if the fabric is to thick it will not absorb sound in the desired way, it may even make things worse. In choosing wood panels it is important to leave an air gap behind the panel, while this will not affect the aesthetics it could change the sound performance of the room significantly.
If you are concerned please consider an Acoustic consultant or contact a supplier like Sontext as we have numerous Acoustic test reports to assist in achieving the look and feel of your choice.
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