FOUND: How to reduce echo in a room tips designers use to make a space feel more cozy - You Need To See This

A noisy home is a stressful place to be. From kitchen blenders, hairdryers and blaring TVs to traffic outside, our homes can hum with a disturbing background din. 

This cacophony is particularly prevalent in modern homes, where there's often a preference for hard surfaces like stone, timber and tiles. These look gorgeous, however, sound is bounced around rather than absorbed.