Mindful calm

Acoustic sanctuaries

Calm, restorative corners that offer a moment of pause.

With open-plan layouts a defining feature of modern homes, creating calm, acoustic-friendly spaces are the new luxury. Soft materials, enveloping forms, and thoughtfully considered layouts are used to absorb sound, reduce noise, and create a corner of comfort and serenity within bustling, multifunctional spaces.

Creating quiet in open spaces

The trend in detail

Modern round grey armchair with cushions, set near a large window with trees outside.

An island of comfort

Choose enveloping living chairs, like Bolzano or Helena Christensen’s Ø, that a offer a cosy sanctuary for personal restoration.

Shop Ø chair

Modena 2.5 seater, sand-colored Nani fabric, Tide rug, olive.

Textured layers

Layer rugs and soft textiles to absorb noise, add warmth and enhance sensory comfort in your home,

Shop accessories

Textured beige chair with an open book and a cup on it, next to slippers on a patterned rug.

Curate your retreat

Use your preferred shapes, colours and textures to define a personal corner for relaxation or focus.

Shop Bolzano

“It’s about designing spaces that invite moments of pause, reflection and sensory engagement.”

René Hougaard, designer of the Aarhus collection

Calm is a luxury

Soft materials, rounded forms and thoughtfully planned layouts are the antidote to a world of constant noise and notifications. Consider tactile rugs, upholstered seating and textured fabrics to soften acoustics and create moments of stillness in your home.

Living room inspiration

Modern living room with grey sectional sofa, round white chair, and two coffee tables on a rug.

Create calm with our experts

Talk to our Interior Designers about creating a space that softens sound, enhances comfort and reflects your personal style.

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