How to Quiet a Noisy Home Office—Without Soundproofing

Published: March 05, 2026

Reduce home office noise with these subtle fixes: 1) Place a rug with a thick pad under your chair to dampen rolling noise. 2) Use felt pads under keyboard and mouse. 3) Switch to a mechanical keyboard with quiet switches (like Cherry MX Browns). 4) Add bookshelves filled with books—they absorb sound better than empty walls. 5) Position your desk away from shared walls to minimize sound transfer. Small changes, big difference in focus.