Office Pod FAQs

In a market flooded with office pods and booth solutions, finding the best soundproof office booth for your office can be daunting. At Furnify, we simplify the process. Having done the legwork and testing for you, we have curated the best solutions and placed them all online in our office pods collection.

Here are some of the best soundproof office booths – in no particular order:

• We offer the SilentLab GEN4 pod range, encompassing the Spot Phone Booth, Focus Work Pod, CHAT2, 4, and SUMMIT Pods. The SPARK is also impressive.
• The Mute Modular Pods offer many soundproof rooms with excellent sound insulation.
• The CellPod Meeting Room Pod is a made to measure room-in-room solution
• The Framery Smart Pods.

If you want a pod or booth solution that keeps the noise out and contains internal noise, then the Framery Smart Pods and SilentLab GEN4 Pods are the best.

An office pod is a self-contained room-in-room solution to provide a quiet and private space within offices. They are also free-standing and fully demountable, which makes them an attractive solution for businesses looking to add private spaces.

Key features of office pods include:

• A room-in-room solution: Office pods are free-standing, fully enclosed cabins providing speech privacy and a distraction-free space.
• Soundproofing: Office pods are made using high-quality acoustic materials to block external noises, and some offer sound-masking.
• Technical Features: As a standard, pods often come equipped with LED lighting, power sockets, and air circulation to ensure the user comfort.

Office pods and booths are mainly used in commercial spaces and serve a variety of work-related tasks. Primarily they provide soundproofed spaces for focus, privacy, and collaboration within the open-plan office. They can also be used as relaxation spaces for yoga or as a prayer room.

Here's an overview of the main uses for office pods:

• Private Spaces: In busy open-plan offices, privacy is often in short supply, which can lead to distractions and productivity slumps. Office pods and booths solve this by providing self-contained retreats designed for conference calls, focused work, or confidential conversations.
• Boosting Focus and Productivity: Indoor office pods offer employees a tranquil retreat within the workplace, shielding them from noise and visual distractions. The single 1-person pods allow users to dive into focused tasks that require deep concentration, while larger pods provide more room for groups to collaborate on projects.
• Enabling private calls and virtual meetings: 1-person compact phone booths and the slightly larger work pods offer private, insulated spaces for a quick retreat away from the main work area for phone and conference calls. These secluded cabins prevent disturbances to coworkers, like pacing around, while ensuring privacy and confidentiality.
• Fostering Teamwork: Having large office pods allows small groups to gather to collaborate and spark new ideas and engage in confidential discussions—all without disrupting the flow of the main office. These versatile rooms encourage creativity and connection while keeping conversations private and productivity high.
• Delivering adaptable workspace solutions: Unlike conventional meeting rooms, office pods offer flexibility—modular by design, they can be easily repositioned, rearranged, or repurposed to fit evolving team needs and workplace layouts. Their versatility ensures the office environment can quickly adjust to new projects and priorities.
• Nurturing workplace wellness: By offering dedicated office pods for quiet work, relaxation, or a moment to decompress, employers create sanctuaries that help melt away stress and elevate both morale and overall job satisfaction. These intentional spaces show employees their well-being matters—boosting both happiness and performance.
• Empowering neurodiverse talent: Office pods serve as supportive retreats for neurodivergent employees. A place away from overstimulation and the everyday bustle of the workplace. Various pod spaces can be customised to provide a calming environment where individuals can focus, recharge, or find respite when needed—helping everyone thrive at their own pace and in their own way.
• Offering a budget-friendly upgrade: Office pods are a cost-effective alternative to costly construction. Why build walls, have the hassle of planning permission and end-of-lease dilapidation costs? Rather than investing in permanent walls or new meeting rooms, businesses can quickly introduce office pods without the hassle, downtime, or hefty price tag of traditional renovations. This plug-and-play approach delivers both privacy and flexibility, all while keeping disruption and expenses to a minimum.

At their core, office pods redefine the workplace by adding flexible, multipurpose spaces that bridge the gap between lively collaboration and individual focus. These adaptable solutions empower organisations to craft environments that are not only more functional and productive but also more comfortable—striking the ideal balance between open teamwork areas and secluded sanctuaries for concentrated work.

When selecting an office pod, begin by identifying its primary purpose. Will it be dedicated to focused individual work, collaborative meetings, private phone calls, video conferencing, or a mix of these activities? Clarifying this upfront helps you choose the right size, features, and layout to match your requirements. For instance, if its primary use is video conferencing, prioritise superior acoustics, high-quality lighting, and integrated technology to ensure a smooth virtual meeting experience. In a busy London office, well-chosen pods can provide much-needed quiet zones or flexible, collaborative spaces within an open-plan environment.

At Furnify, we have separated the pods by size based on occupancy and use.

1 Person Pods
2 Person Pods
4 Person Pods
6 Person Pods
Large Pods

For use cases and functionality, search by type:

Office Phone Booths
Hybrid/Work Pods
Office Meeting Pods
Wheelchair Accessible Pods

Office pods in general include all of the below types of pods:

• Office Phone Booths: These are 1-person pods, designed for quick phone calls, and provide a quiet cabin.
• Work Pods: Slightly larger than a phone booth, these pods are designed for extended focused work tasks.
• Meeting Room Pods: Designed for groups, these room-in-room solutions are for meetings and collaboration.

All office pods are delivered flat-packed on pallets or in crates. At Furnify, we can arrange a pre-delivery site survey of your office, and by using our own in-house installation team, Installify, we will manage the delivery and installation of your pod exactly where you want it.

A pod is a huge investment and comes with a manufacturer warranty. We strongly recommend using a trained office furniture installation team like Instalify to carry out the installation of your pods and booths.

The cost of delivery and installation of a phone booth or pod can vary. This will depend on the quantity of pods, site access, and what floor you are on. If you know what you want, feel free to give us a call - Tel: 020 7632 7573

Yes, we do keep some phone booths and meeting pods in stock for immediate delivery. Please feel free to contact us to check on our current stock levels.

Lead times vary between our pod models. If it is customised and made to order, then it will be between 5 and 7 weeks from the date of order.