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    Rugs & Acoustics:
    How Textile Enhances Sound in Your Home

    The silent power of softness in modern interiors

    In today's sleek, open-plan homes — with high ceilings, bare walls, and hard surfaces — sound tends to travel, echo, and sometimes overwhelm. What many don't realise is that the solution isn't always architectural.

    At Louis De Poortere, we know that a rug doesn't just transform how a room looks — it transforms how it sounds.

    Comparaison sans tapis vs avec tapis — propagation sonore

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    		High resonance

    Sound reflects off hard surfaces (floor, walls, ceiling) and keeps circulating.

    Result: echo, reverberation, auditory fatigue.

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    		Acoustic absorption

    The rug absorbs part of the sound waves, especially mid and high frequencies at floor level.

    Result: less reverberation, better comfort, softer and more balanced sound.

     

    The acoustic problem of hard interiors

    		 
    ÉchosEchoes in open spaces

    Sound bounces freely off hard surfaces.

    		RéverbérationReverberation in large rooms

    Sound lingers and creates an exhausting acoustic environment.

    		Ambiance froideCold or harsh soundscape

    Even the most beautiful interiors can sound harsh.

    		Surfaces duresHard surfaces reflect sound

    Wood, concrete, glass, metal — they reflect sound instead of absorbing it.

    Sound propagation in an interior without a rug

     

    How rugs absorb and soften sound

    		 
    Rug absorbing sound
    Bruits de pasAbsorbs footstep noiseEspecially on hard floors where every step resonates.
    RéverbérationReduces reverberationIn larger or open spaces where sound lingers.
    Transmission entre étagesMinimises sound transfer between floorsIdeal for multi-level homes and apartments.
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    Louis De Poortere Jacquard-woven flatweaves offer the perfect balance: thin yet dense, beautiful and effective.

     

    Where rugs make the biggest acoustic impact

    		 
    Living roomLiving room

    Softens echo in open-plan spaces.

    		Dining roomDining room

    Creates a warmer, more intimate atmosphere.

    		Home officeHome office

    Improves focus and acoustic comfort.

    		BedroomBedroom

    Promotes calm and better quality sleep.

    		Hallway / stairwellHallway / stairwell

    Reduces resonance and footfall noise.

     

    Combining aesthetics and acoustics

    		 
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    		Textured patterns scatter sound waves more effectively

    Textured patterns disperse sound more effectively than smooth surfaces.

    2
    		Layering rugs, curtains and upholstered furniture multiplies the effect

    Combining soft materials amplifies sound absorption throughout the room.

    3
    		Large-format rugs cover more surface and better calm the space

    The greater the surface covered, the greater the acoustic benefit.

    		Textured Louis De Poortere rug
    Serene interior with rug

    Silence
    is a luxury.

     

    A well-placed rug improves not only the look of a room, but also its acoustic balance and comfort.

     

    The art of silence — Louis De Poortere

    Textile, elegance amplified

    At Louis De Poortere, we don't just design for the eyes — we design for the ears too. Because a beautiful space should sound as calm and balanced as it looks.

    Your home should feel as good as it looks.
    Let your rug make the difference.

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