Silent Setup: How to Reduce Noise in Your Home Office (Without Soundproofing)

Published: March 06, 2026

Struggling with distractions in your home office? Try these: 1) Place felt pads under keyboard/mouse to dampen clatter. 2) Use a solid desk mat—rubber-backed ones absorb vibration. 3) Switch to a mechanical keyboard with quiet switches (like Cherry MX Browns). 4) Position your PC or laptop on a foam pad to reduce fan hum. 5) Hang heavy curtains or tapestries to absorb ambient noise. Small tweaks, big difference in focus—no renovation needed.