The Daily Kitchen and Bar Acoustic Treatment

Kathy PalimoreKathy has been with Acoustical Solutions since 1998. With her background as a technical sales rep in the engineering industry, she easily grasps complex industrial projects. Kathy loves the challenge of soundproofing gymnasiums and multipurpose rooms for schools, worship facilities, and sports arenas. 1-800-782-5742 Ext. 0116

The Daily Kitchen and Bar had acoustical panels installed direct to the ceiling to reduce noise and improve their guests dining experience.

The Daily Kitchen and Bar had acoustical panels installed directly to the ceiling to reduce noise and improve their guests' dining experience.

The Issue

The Daily Kitchen and Bar soundproofed their restaurant and open bar area to cultivate a quiet and enjoyable customer dining experience. Located in the urban Richmond retail district of Carytown, the restaurant is often teeming with patrons stopping by for a bite to eat or a refreshing beverage.

Acoustic panels installed in the ceiling of a restaurant reduced loud noise levels in a restaurant and open bar.

The Challenge

The Daily strives to serve foods that are delicious, health-conscious, and environmentally-friendly. They use all-natural, organic ingredients in most of their food. Providing quality food also comes with a responsibility to give the best possible service in a pleasant environment. With large numbers of customers in the restaurant, the noise levels made it difficult to communicate effectively. This created needless stress for both the customers and staff, and it was apparent that something needed to be done. Though the glass and brick finishes made for beautiful decor, they contributed to the sound issues. Hard reflective surfaces amplify the sounds of conversation back into the heart of the restaurant.

In the Daily Kitchen and Bar, fabric wrapped panels treat the acoustics in the dining room and bar.

The Solution

To address the sound issues, Acoustical Solutions recommended installing AlphaSorb® Fabric-Wrapped Acoustic Panels directly to the ceiling. This allowed the panels to do their work and not change the decor of the wall space. We installed a series of one-inch thick fabric wrapped panels flush to the ceiling over the bar and in strategic areas of the dining room. The client chose Guilford of Maine FR701 in Wheat in order to blend in with their current color scheme. The acoustic panels absorb the sound and noise directly over the areas where the patrons are seated. This lessened the reverberation and helped to reduce the overall noise level in the room. It also improved speech clarity, allowing customers and wait staff to communicate easily.

Materials

AlphaSorb® Fabric-Wrapped Acoustic Panels

Fabric: Guilford of Maine FR701
Color: 130 Wheat
Edges: Square
Edges: Mounting: Z-clips with wall bar for ceiling mount: (11) 42″ x 96″ x 1″; (1) 42″ x 84″ x 1″; (2) 42″ x 60″ x 1″

The Result

The customers now enjoy their conversations as much as they enjoy their meals and beverages. The panels not only satisfied their acoustical needs but their aesthetic requirements as well.

To learn more about how Acoustical Solutions can solve your noise control problems, use our contact form, call one of our Acoustical Sales Consultants at (800) 782-5742, or visit us on the web at acousticalsolutions.com.

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