Reception and waiting room screens make busy front-of-house spaces quieter and more private. Choose freestanding acoustic screens to zone seating, acoustic wall panels to cut echo, and easy-clean vinyl screens for clinics and surgeries, all made in the UK to your size and fabric.
Not sure which screen to choose? Use our 3-step guide or ask for a quote.
Making receptions and waiting areas work
Receptions and waiting rooms are often the hardest-working spaces in a building: hard floors, glass and high ceilings make every voice carry, and visitors can overhear conversations at the desk. A few well-placed screens and panels make the space calmer, give staff privacy and create a better first impression.
What to use where
- Around seating: freestanding acoustic screens to create quieter zones and separate seating from walkways.
- Behind or beside the desk: screens to give staff a private working area and keep paperwork out of view.
- On the walls: acoustic wall panels to absorb echo across the whole room.
- Clinics and surgeries: easy-clean vinyl screens that can be wiped down between patients.
Why buy from Panelscreens?
We've made office screens in the UK since 2003. Our own ranges are made to order in 5–15 working days, in your choice of size and fabric, with free fabric swatches so you can match your brand colours. We price fairly for a well-made UK product, delivery to England and Wales is free on our screen ranges, and we can install the screens for you.
Reception and waiting room FAQs
How do I reduce noise in a waiting room?
Combine freestanding acoustic screens around seating areas with acoustic wall panels on hard walls. Together they absorb voices and stop sound bouncing around the room. Acoustic products make a space noticeably quieter, but they are not soundproof.
Which screens suit clinic or surgery waiting areas?
Easy-clean vinyl screens are ideal where surfaces are wiped down often. They give privacy between seating areas and wipe clean quickly.
Can screens give privacy at a reception desk?
Yes. Freestanding screens beside or behind a reception desk create a private area for conversations and hide desks and paperwork from visitors, without any building work.
