Keep down the noise in your office with acoustic panels without muffling style Even the most basic acoustic wall panels are being made with a designer's eye these days and savvy sellers are working in design tips to make what used to be boring beautiful. Retailers will make custom acoustic panels, permanent or even portable acoustic panels.

I recommend:  Soft Sound Acoustic Panels will not only help you decide which kind of sound proof acoustic foam panels will help meet your needs, but they'll also show you how to work them into a room so they are there as a design element and don't stick out like a sore thumb. GIK Acoustics has room sets that are ready to go and custom wood stands that will help you make your panels free standing.

Explore acoustic panels as art Some modern acoustic panels have designistas declaring 'Goodbye, foam!' on design websites. Setting your sights on acoustic panel as art can squeeze your pocket book, but there are also some surprisingly affordable solutions, too, made out of recyclable materials to boot.

I recommend:  Auralex pArtScience SpaceArray looks like a piece of art, but its style disguises the technology behind noise diffusion. re:modern reimagines the acoustic wall panel by offering the Mio Acoustive weave wall tile. They can be permanent or temporary and are paintable.

Create your own acoustic panels So commercial acoustic soundproofing panels aren't doing it for you and the decorative acoustic panels aren't quite your style. Maybe both are busting your budget. Like any entrepreneur, the next step is that you will tackle this project head on yourself. Take some advice from people who've designed their own do-it-yourself (DIY) acoustic panels.

I recommend:  Step-by-step instructions for home-made acoustical panels made by a musician can give you just what you need. Covered in the right fabric, you can make their style blend right in or stand out. DIY Network helps you do it yourself with helpful placement advice. Another product, Green Glue, offers even more muffling qualities when used as a part of this project.