Office Pods & Acoustic Booths

Office pods are freestanding acoustic booths and meeting rooms that create quiet space without building work. Our office pods, acoustic meeting pods and phone booths give people somewhere to take calls, meet and focus in busy open-plan offices. Choose from single-person phone booths to larger meeting pods and cubicle workstations, with no planning permission needed.

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Ozone acoustic privacy booth in an office

What is an office pod?

An office pod is a freestanding, acoustically insulated room that sits inside your existing office. It gives people a quiet, private space for calls, video meetings or focused work, without tying up a whole meeting room.

Pods are freestanding furniture, so there is no building work or planning permission needed, and some models, like the Plenty Pod Mobile, can be moved as your layout changes.

For sensitive meetings and noisy spaces like factory floors, fully enclosed acoustic booths such as the Ozone series give the most privacy.

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Quiet spaces for calls, focus and meetings.

Why choose a pod

No building work

Pods are freestanding, so there's no construction or planning permission needed.

Acoustic insulation

Insulated walls and acoustic linings keep conversations in and office noise out.

Glazed or fabric

Choose fully glazed or half-glazed designs with fabric panels in a range of colours.

Sizes for every need

From one-person phone booths to meeting pods for small teams.

Mobile options

Some pods, like the Plenty Pod Mobile, can be moved around the office.

Leading brands

Pods and booths from European designers including Abstracta and Plenty Pod.

How to choose the right pod

  1. Decide what it's for

    Private calls, focused work or team meetings.

  2. Count the users

    One person, two people or a small team.

  3. Check your space

    Measure the floor area and ceiling height where the pod will go.

  4. Choose a finish

    Glazed, half-glazed or fabric, in colours to suit your office.

Ask us for a quote

Office pods, phone booths and meeting pods compared

"Office pod" covers several types of quiet space. The main difference is how many people each one is for.

TypePeopleBest for
Office phone booths1Calls, video meetings and short bursts of focused work
Office booths and work pods1 to 2Longer focused work in a quiet, enclosed space
Meeting pods2 to 5+Quick meetings, interviews and hybrid calls without booking a meeting room
Wall booths1 to 2Semi-private calls and chats, without a full enclosure
Office cubicles1A screened-off workstation with an open top

For a full comparison, read our guide: office pods vs phone booths vs meeting pods.

Sizes, sound ratings and costs

Sizes vary a lot. Our Zen phone booth is 1200mm wide, the Zen acoustic pod comes in small, medium and large sizes, and the large is over 2.3m wide. The Zen XL acoustic pod is made for up to five people.

For sound, look for a tested noise reduction figure in decibels (dB): the higher, the better. In our range, the Nautilus booth is tested to BS EN ISO 717 with a 30dB rating, Zen booths and pods dampen sound by 31dB, and the Ozone booth is rated at 36dB. No booth is completely soundproof, but a good one makes speech outside hard to follow and keeps calls from disturbing the office.

As a rough guide, single-person booths start from around £2,700, while multi-person pods typically cost from around £10,000 to over £20,000, depending on size, finish and extras. Check each product for current prices or ask us for a quote.

Planning office space for a pod

  • Measure the floor and ceiling. Check the footprint and the ceiling height where the pod will go.
  • Check the way in. Make sure the parts will fit through doors, lifts and corridors on the way.
  • Leave clearance. Allow room for the door to open and for people to walk past.
  • Plan power. Most pods need a nearby socket for lighting, fans and charging.
  • Talk to facilities. Each pod has its own roof, so check fire detection, sprinklers and ventilation with your facilities team or landlord.

Free advice on the right mix

Many offices start with a few phone booths for calls and one meeting pod for quick meetings, then add more once they see how they are used. Send us your floor plan and headcount and we will suggest a layout. We can also install your pods and booths. To quieten the rest of the office, pair pods with acoustic office screens and acoustic wall panels.

Office pod FAQs

What is an office pod?

An office pod is a freestanding acoustic room that sits inside your office, giving people a quiet space to take calls, meet or focus.

Do office pods need planning permission?

No. Our office pods and booths are freestanding furniture, so they need no building work or planning permission.

Are office pods soundproof?

They are acoustically insulated to keep conversations private and block out office noise. Fully enclosed booths such as the Ozone series give the most privacy.

What is the difference between a phone booth and a meeting pod?

A phone booth is for one person making calls or video meetings. A meeting pod is larger, with seating for a small team to meet away from their desks.

Can I choose the colour and finish?

Many pods come fully glazed or half-glazed with fabric panels in a range of colours. Call 020 3995 4570 to discuss the options.

How much do office pods cost?

As a rough guide, single-person pods start from around £2,700, while multi-person meeting pods typically cost from around £10,000 to over £20,000, depending on size, finish and extras. Many models are priced on request, so contact us with what you need and we'll send a quote.

How are office pods installed?

Pods arrive in sections and are assembled on site, which is why it is worth checking that the parts fit through your doors, lifts and corridors. Most need a nearby power socket for lighting, fans and charging. We can deliver and install your pods and booths for you.

How much space does a meeting pod need?

Check the footprint on each product page, then add room for the door to open and for people to walk past. Single-person pods like our Zen phone booth are 1200mm wide, while meeting pods such as the Zen XL seat up to five people and take up more of your office space.

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