If you live in a congested city, it can be difficult to find peace and quiet at home. The sounds of ambulances, steer traffic and noisy neighbours are something you can get used to, but they can be headache-inducing noises for when you need to work, study or just enjoy some relaxing down time.
Although it’s impossible to control what goes on beyond your own walls, there are some amazing solutions to combat noise pollution. One of the most common ways is to put on a pair of noise-cancelling headphones, which is a great temporary solution. For something more long-lasting, one particularly impressive device is the ‘Sono,’ which works just like a pair of noise-cancelling headphones, but for your home.
In extreme cases where you can’t move to a new place but are still desperately looking for quiet at home, wall panels are a great solution that work to absorb sound.
50 Gadgets That Provide Quiet at Home
From Sound-Absorbing Light Fixtures to Silent Alarm Clocks:
Laura McQuarrie — Nov 21, 2013 — Art & Design
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Adaptable Desk Armchairs
Multifunctional Hully Can Be Mirrored and Flipped for Work Private Nook
49
DIY Home-Warming Panels
These DIY Wall Panels Help to Keep Homes Cozy in the Fall and Winter
48
DIY Sculptured Walls
PVC Wall Panels Let You Create Your Own Home Textures
47
Eco-Friendly Decor
Bamboo Pulp Wall Panels By Inhabit
46
Music-Sharing Headphones
The Muzik Social Media Smart Stereo Headphones Lets You Share Music
45
Hilarious Baby Soothers
The Mute Button Pacifier for That Little Screamer in Your Life
44
Silent Ring Tones
Finally a Solution for all those Annoying Ring Tones
43
Dimensional Dutch Decor
3DWalldecor Wall Panels are Made of Bamboo Pulp
42
Laminate Wall Panels
Using Embossed ‘Iconic' Panels to Dress Up Your Interior Decor
41
Honeycomb Soundproofing Systems
Hexagon by FORM US WITH LOVE Doubles as Geometric Wall Art
40
Meditative Office Partitions
The Monastery by Eriksen Skajaa Architects is Peacefully Futuristic
39
Tangibly Texturized Walls
The 3D Surface Wall Panels are Dynamic Dimensional Decor
38
Sound-Silencing Restaurants
The Acoustics Adjustment System at COMAL is iPad Powered
37
Extreme Quality Ear Buds
Shure SE846 Isolates 10 More Decibels Than Competing Brands
36
Sugarcane 3D Wall Panels
The Kite Series by MyWallArt is an Eco-Friendly Home Decor
35
Sound-Silencing Trays
The HuSh Noise Cancellation Device Plays You Peace and Quiet
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Noise-Silencing Stickers
The ‘Sono’ Sticks onto Windows and Cancels Out City Noise
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Musical Noise-Converters
Music Yue Turns the Sounds of the City into Soothing Tunes
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Honeycomb Wall Tiles
Le Pietre Incise Curve is a Wicked Way to Add Unique Texture to Your Space
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Crystal Encrusted Headsets
The Crystal Rocked Beats Studio Headphones are Blinged Out
30
Secretive Micro-Environments
Confessions by Nick Ross Provides Privacy in Open Areas
29
Ergonomically Sculpted Beat Blasters
The KEF M500 Headphones Provide a Superior Audio Experience
28
Botanic Floor Coverings
Bolon's New Collection Looks Like Hanging Artichokes
27
Pyramid Phone Silencers
The Mutator by Ron Adair Mutes All Sounds on Smartphones
26
Cardboard Privacy Boxes
The Danbocchi Is a Private and Expensive Cardboard Box
25
Surround Sound Wireless Earphones
Jabra Revo Wireless Headphones Focus on an Overall Experience
24
Sound-Absorbing Light Fixtures
The Petale Lamp by Luceplan Promotes Relaxation and Concentration
23
Algorithmic Wall Panels
Nastasi Architects Create Curved 3D Indoor Decor
22
Silence-Drowning Ads
The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones Ad Makes You Want to Scream
21
Silence-Streaming Radios
SIARA from Navid Gornall Lets You Share Your Solitude With the World
20
Silent Alarm Clocks
The Lark Makes You Wake Up Naturally
19
Muted PC Peripherals
The Nexus Silent Mouse is Literally as Quiet as Its Namesake
18
Volume-Lowering Pacifiers
The 'Chill Baby Volume Pacifier' Turns Down Your Child's Noise
17
Monument-Inspired Interiors
The Stonehenge Wall Panels Add New Dimension to Decor
16
Silencing People Politely
Stop Talking Cards
15
Speech-Silencing Weaponry
Japanese Inventors Create Speech Jamming Gun to Shut Up Chatty Cathy's
14
Silent Gaming Keyboards
Enjoy Late-Night Video Games with the Razer BlackWidow Stealth Edition
13
Sleek Traveling Headsets
Sennheiser's Earphones Shows that Silence is Golden
12
Novel Noise-Cancelling Earbuds
The Bose QuietComfort 20 Headphones Boast Amazing Sound Quality
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Sound-Stopping Sleeping Masks
Get a Good Night's Rest Each and Every Time with the Hibermate
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Cartoon-Like Privacy Screens
Whimsical Sound-Absorbing Wannabetrees by Glimakra
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Silenced Hand Dryers
The Dyson Airblade dB Makes 50% Less Noise Than its Quiet Precursor
8
Soundless Pianos
Beyond Silence Uses Vibrations to Let the Deaf Enjoy the Music They Make
7
Wrist-Worn Anti-Snoring Devices
The SnorePro Silences Your Wood-Sawing Slumber
6
The Cough Silencer
5
Novelty TV Silencers
This Smash Mute Button Makes Ignoring Ads Much Easier
4
Decibel-Monitoring Watches
The Kisai OTO Reacts to Changes in Sound
3
Noise-Emitting Throat Braces
The Human Speaker by Nic Wallenberg Forces People to Make Sounds
2
Celeb-Silencing Remotes
The DIY Arduino Microcontroller Mutes Annoying TV Chatter
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Snore-Silencing Punch Sticks
Peace and Quiet Gain the Upper Hand at Night with the Snore-Stopper
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