What are acoustic wall panels? Everything you need to know

Short answer? Acoustic wall panels are decorative panels that you mount on the wall to reduce reverberation and echo in a room. At Maatkasten Online they consist of wooden MDF slats on a layer of sound-absorbing PET felt. This gives you quieter acoustics and a warm, stylish wall all in one. đŸŽ¶

Acoustic wall panel in Ivory Oak with decorative plant

What exactly are acoustic wall panels?

An acoustic wall panel is a panel with vertical slats mounted on a soft, sound-dampening underlay. You hang it on the wall, just like a regular wall panel. The difference lies in what it does: it absorbs part of the sound instead of reflecting it.

Moreover, with their interplay of lines, they immediately give character to a room. That is why you see them increasingly often in living rooms, bedrooms, and home offices.

Hallway unit in Elegant Black with acoustic wall panels in open compartments

How do acoustic wall panels work?

Hard surfaces such as glass, tiles, concrete floors, and bare walls reflect sound. In a sleekly furnished room, sound therefore bounces back and forth. You hear this as reverberation: voices sound hollow, and a conversation or watching TV quickly becomes tiring.

An acoustic panel addresses this in two ways:

  • The felt absorbs. Sound waves that strike the felt between the slats are partially absorbed instead of being reflected.
  • The slats break the sound. Due to the relief of the slats, sound is dispersed instead of being reflected back in one direction.

The result: less reverberation and a space that feels quieter and more pleasant.

Bedroom with custom-made walk-in wardrobe in Industrial Green and acoustic wall panels in Ivory Oak

Where do you use acoustic wall panels?

Basically anywhere where there is an echo or where you want an atmospheric eye-catcher:

  • Living room: behind the sofa or behind your TV cabinet , for a warmer sound during movies and conversations.
  • Home office: for a clear voice during video calls and more focus.
  • Bedroom: as a stylish wall behind the bed, with a calming effect.
  • Dining room and open kitchen: where many hard materials come together and it quickly becomes noisy.
  • Office or practice space: for a professional appearance and improved speech intelligibility.
Restroom cabinet in Front White with decorative acoustic wall panels in Ivory Oak

What do the acoustic panels from Maatkasten Online consist of?

Our panels are designed to look beautiful and do their job:

  • Dimensions: 270 × 60.5 cm, good for 1.63 mÂČ per panel
  • Thickness: 21 mm
  • Acoustic layer: 9 mm PET felt
  • Slats: MDF with a wood-look finish
  • Colours: Walnut Oak , Ivory Oak , Smoked Oak and Charcoal Oak

The best part? Different colors complement our cabinet finishes perfectly. Walnut Oak matches Lorenzo Walnut , Ivory Oak matches Atlas Oak , and Charcoal Oak matches Elegant Black .

Can you install acoustic wall panels yourself?

Yes! You don't need a professional. Depending on your wall, you attach the panels with screws or a mounting kit. Clear instructions are included, so a drill and a spirit level will get you a long way.

Do you want to make the wall even more functional? With our accessories such as hooks, wall shelves, and magnetic boards, you can instantly turn your panel wall into a practical place for coats, keys, or decorations.

TV unit with acoustic wall panel behind the TV screen

Combine your wall panels with a custom cabinet

This is where it gets really interesting. Because our panels are coordinated with our cabinet colors, you create an interior that feels completely right. Think of a custom TV unit with a panel wall behind it, or a dressing room in Lorenzo Walnut with a matching wall in Walnut Oak. This way, everything feels like one cohesive whole. ✹

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Frequently asked questions about acoustic wall panels

  • Do acoustic wall panels block noise from the neighbors?

    No. Acoustic panels improve the sound within a room by reducing reverberation. They are not sound insulation and do not block sound from outside or from the neighbors.

  • How many panels do I need?

    That depends on the size of your room and how many hard surfaces there are. A good starting point is one full wall, for example behind your sofa or opposite your desk. Each panel covers 1.63 mÂČ.

  • Can I install acoustic wall panels myself?

    Yes. You attach them with screws or a mounting kit, depending on your wall. Clear instructions are included.

  • What colors are there?

    Walnut Oak, Ivory Oak, Smoked Oak, and Charcoal Oak. Multiple colors match our cabinet finishes.

  • Are acoustic wall panels only for large spaces?

    Not at all. Even in a small bedroom or home office, you notice the difference, especially if there are few soft materials such as carpet or curtains.