Why Acoustic Dampening Matters in Car Showrooms
Why Acoustic Dampening Matters in Car Showrooms
Car showrooms are big, open, and full of reflective surfaces like polished floors, metal, and glass. While that’s great for showing off vehicles, it creates a real problem: noise. Conversations echo, voices get lost, and the whole space can feel overwhelming instead of welcoming.
That’s where acoustic dampening comes in.
The Real Impact of Bad Acoustics
It’s not just about sound. Poor acoustics can affect:
- How clearly do customers hear your team
- Whether people feel comfortable enough to stay and explore
- The calm, premium feel of the space
- Employee productivity in shared workspaces
- The overall impression of your brand, premium cars should come with a premium atmosphere
It’s also tough for staff. Trying to hold a conversation or take a phone call in a noisy, echoey space isn’t exactly productive.
How We Fix It
We use creative, well-integrated solutions like:
- Acoustic ceiling baffles
- Wall panels that double as design features
- Acoustic plaster for a clean, seamless look
- Custom sound-absorbing finishes in line with your branding
Whether we’re designing a new showroom in Manchester or upgrading one in central London, we always tailor our acoustic approach to fit the space and the people using it.
Good Design Should Sound Good Too
Great interior design isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about how a space works in real life. Thoughtful acoustic dampening improves customer experience, supports your team, and helps showrooms meet modern UK standards for commercial interiors.
Best of all, it doesn’t have to look industrial or clinical. We make sure every solution complements the design, not compromises it.
We used these principles when designing the showroom for the Henson Motor Group.
Recommended Reading
“Gensler challenges the conventions of a showroom at Cadillac” - Mix Interiors
This article from Mix Interiors profiles a high-end car showroom project in Zurich where 100% bio‑based acoustic wall panels were used to balance sound and aesthetics in a premium setting.
