Heavy curtains made from thick material such as velvet are often needed to keep noise out of indoor environments, but Swiss researchers have come up with another option. The Empa researchers, in ...

The most exciting thing to buy at Ikea right now? Believe it or not, it just might be a set of curtains. But that’s because these new draps do more than block out light — they also absorb sound.

Good fences make good neighbors, but putting up a picket fence inside a small apartment to help keep the peace between two roommates just isn’t an option. As an alternative, Ikea, which has been all ...

The smooth featureless walls around your home are easy to paint and great for hanging artwork, but they’re also very effective at transmitting soundwaves from room to room—a less desired feature.

Acoustic wall panels have moved from niche feature to mainstream interior design in 2026, with buyers valuing both their visual appeal and sound-absorbing performance. Designers are embracing warm ...

Experts at the University of Bristol have discovered that the scales on moth wings act as excellent sound absorbers even when placed on an artificial surface. Experts at the University of Bristol have ...