Office phone booths give your team a quiet, private place for phone calls and video meetings, right in the middle of an open-plan office. Instead of hunting for a free meeting room or talking over colleagues, staff can step into a soundproof call pod, take the call, and get back to work.
Why add phone booths to your office?
- Private calls: conversations stay confidential and clearer for the person on the other end
- Quieter open-plan space: calls move out of the main office, cutting background noise for everyone else
- Free up meeting rooms: one-person calls no longer take up a room meant for six
- Easy to install: freestanding booths need no building work and can move with you
Choosing the right phone booth
Single-person phone booths suit quick calls and video meetings. Two-person pods and open acoustic booths work for one-to-ones and focused work, while larger office pods and meeting booths seat small teams. Look at acoustic performance, ventilation, lighting, power and accessibility, and check the footprint and door swing against your floor plan.
Other ways to quieten an open-plan office
Booths work best alongside acoustic desk dividers, office screens and acoustic wall panels. See our guide to reducing noise in an open plan office, or contact us for free layout advice.
Office phone booths in our range
Most office phone booths are for one person, with a seat or standing shelf, lighting, ventilation and a glass door. The main differences are size and how much sound they block. Some examples:
- Zen phone booth: a compact booth just 1200mm wide, which dampens sound by 31dB.
- Nautilus privacy booth: tested to BS EN ISO 717 with a 30dB noise reduction rating.
- Ozone privacy booth: rated at 36dB noise reduction, for the quietest calls.
- Chatbox single-person hub: a 1m x 1m soundproof hub with a shelf, for calls and quick laptop work.
How many phone booths do you need?
Think about your busiest time of day. How many people are on calls or video meetings at once? Each of them needs somewhere to go, so plan one booth for each person likely to be on a call at the same time. Many offices start with two or three booths and add more once they see how often they are used.
Planning space for a phone booth
Measure the floor area and ceiling height where the booth will go, and check the parts will fit through doors and lifts on the way in. Leave room for the door to open and for people to walk past. Most booths need a nearby power socket, and because each booth has its own roof, check fire detection, sprinklers and ventilation with your facilities team or landlord.
Phone booth or office pod?
A phone booth is for one person. If people also need somewhere to meet in twos and threes, look at meeting pods or our full range of office pods and booths. Our guide to office pods vs phone booths vs meeting pods compares sizes, sound ratings and costs.
Frequently asked questions
What is an office phone booth?
An office phone booth is a small, enclosed acoustic pod for one person, designed for private phone and video calls in open-plan offices. It keeps the caller's voice in and office noise out, so calls are clearer and colleagues are not disturbed.
Are office phone booths soundproof?
Good phone booths are built with acoustic walls, sealed doors and glazing to greatly reduce sound passing in and out. They are not a fully soundproof room, but they make calls private and quiet enough for confidential conversations.
Do phone booths need power and ventilation?
Most office phone booths include built-in ventilation fans and lighting, and many have power sockets and USB charging. They usually just plug into a standard socket.
How much does an office phone booth cost?
Prices depend on size and specification. Our range starts from around £1,300 for wall-mounted acoustic booths, with fully enclosed phone booths and two-person pods available. Lead times range from 2 to 10 weeks depending on the model.
