Privacy Booths for Offices: Your Blueprint for Quiet Success
Distractions cost businesses more than they realize. Research from UC Irvine shows that once interrupted, it takes an average of 23 minutes to regain focus. In open-plan offices, those interruptions pile up, eating into productivity and morale. A privacy booth office offers the antidote: compact, sound-controlled pods that restore concentration and give employees the confidence to work without disruption.
What Is a Privacy Booth Office?
A privacy booth office (also called an office privacy pod) is a self-contained space designed for one or more people to work, call, or meet without distractions. Unlike cubicles, booths use acoustic materials and sealed doors to provide measurable sound reduction. They also integrate lighting, ventilation, and power so workers feel comfortable for hours at a time.
Types of Privacy Booths
1-Person phone booths. Ideal for calls, Zoom meetings, or solo deep work.
2-Person duo booths. Great for paired projects, interviews, or mentoring sessions.
Group booths. Larger setups for three to six people, often with tables for collaboration.
Video/Zoom booths. Configured with acoustic glass, optimized lighting, and AV features.
Each type balances size, sound rating, and features based on how teams plan to use them.
Key Features to Seek
Sound rating. Look for booths rated to block at least 30–35 decibels of noise.
Ventilation. Continuous airflow systems keep pods comfortable during long use.
Power and connectivity. Outlets, USB ports, and Ethernet options support hybrid work.
ADA access. Wider doors, ramps, and spacious interiors ensure compliance.
Finishes. Options range from minimalist white to custom branding with colors, glass, or wood panels.
Integration into Floorplans
Adding a privacy booth office doesn’t require construction. Pods can be placed in:
Open floors. Scatter single booths near team areas for calls and focus.
Meeting zones. Position duo or group booths alongside conference rooms to relieve booking pressure.
Reception or lobby. Provide visitors and consultants with private call spaces.
Hybrid layouts. Pair booths with workstation pods to create complete ecosystems of focus + collaboration.
Booking systems or digital occupancy sensors can be layered in so employees know which pods are available. Usage tracking also helps companies optimize layouts.
Installation and Mobility
Most privacy booths ship in flat-pack components that fit through elevators and standard doors. Installation typically takes less than a day with two or three people. Since they are modular, booths can be relocated during office moves or reconfigured for new layouts.
Real-World Example
A Dallas-based software firm added four office privacy booths to relieve strain on their small meeting rooms. Within a quarter, meeting room conflicts dropped by 60% and employees reported higher satisfaction with hybrid calls. The company has since expanded with duo booths for interviews and onboarding.
Why Privacy Booths Pay Off
Higher productivity. Employees get back hours of focus time each week.
Improved morale. Staff feel respected when provided with private space.
Recruiting edge. Modern amenities help attract and retain top talent.
Cost efficiency. Compared to building new offices, booths cost less and move with you.
Next Step
Ready to transform your office with privacy? Try a demo booth or download our Office Privacy Playbook today.