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The extractor is an essential element for good circulation and keeping the air clean and fresh. It can also be a sculptural statement in its own right, suggests Louise Parkin.

Noise pollution might be invisible, but it can still have a dramatic impact on your health and life.

Ideas for new-build or renovation projects that foster good health.

New study finds that complaints about noisy neighbours have jumped in the past year, making it harder to sleep.

There is a massive renovation renaissance that has been driven by a seemingly everlasting lockdown. Now that consumers have spent time working from home and living in less-than-ideal conditions, manufacturers have seen a huge demand for appliances from self-builders and renovators.

In Conversation: ‘Tackling noise pollution’ with Simon Gosling
Posted on March 22, 2021 by Karndean Designflooring

Welcome back to part two of our conversation with Simon Gosling, chief marketing officer at Quiet Mark, about how noise is affecting our modern lives. In this concluding discussion, Simon joins us to explore how we can reduce noise pollution in our built environment to create a quieter, healthier and more productive world.

The quietest air purifiers include options from Blueair, Dyson and Philips.

Remodelling a house can be a great way to turn a tired building into a dream home, but taking on such a big project isn't always smooth sailing. From delayed deliveries to unforeseen structural problems, there are always snags along the way. Be prepared by checking out these common home renovation mistakes before you start.

With the home becoming an all-in-one venue for work, school, relaxation and exercise, a quiet washing machine that doesn’t distract or disrupt has become essential to our work output and health. We take a closer look…

If lockdown has taught us anything, it's that we need our home to provide a domestic soundscape that is conductive to both rest and productive work (and often schooling) at home. Whilst the kitchen is the heart and hub of the home, filled with conversation, family and friends (when restrictions allow!), it doesn't have to be filled with unnecessary noise. Choosing Quiet Mark-certified appliances and products will ensure that you are choosing one of the quietest available on the market.

This month we are pleased to welcome Simon Gosling, chief marketing officer at Quiet Mark. In this two part conversation, Simon joins us to discuss how noise is affecting modern life and how we can create a quieter and healthier world.

Now we're at home all the time, there's no escape. Here's what you can do to muffle the mayhem

As retailers continue to seek out new ways of helping consumers feel at ease when shopping, Rob Fletcher takes a closer look at the latest acoustic technology in finishing and surfaces to see how this can improve the retail experience.

Heating usually means the end of hush. Boilers rattle, clank and wheeze while warming up your home. With so many of us now working from home, and having offices in unusual places, that noise is the last thing we need. Luckily, Quiet Mark have certified boilers and pumps that deliver hushed heat…

Housewares Magazine speaks with Quiet Mark’s founder and Founder/CEO Poppy Szkiler, about how the company has been enjoying an impressive growth period during 2020.

What can help reduce the burden of both noise and environment pollutants coming off of traditional AC units?

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that a lot more of us can do our jobs from home than first thought. But this has proved difficult for some, with noisy neighbours or energetic children to contend with. Here, Quiet Mark discusses how selecting accredited acoustic flooring can reduce lockdown stress and increase productivity when working from home.

Damp can be issue for your entire home, but your bathroom can be one of the biggest problem areas. Follow these top tips to help prevent it from occurring.

Switch a broken boiler for a far more eco-friendly option

Tackle condensation and clean your home’s air with quiet air purifying and dehumidifying appliances, accredited by Quiet Mark

Home working and the rise in home cooking is boosting demand for small domestic appliances with the Quiet Mark (the low noise certification mark from the Noise Abatement Society).