When sound-dampening headphones just don’t cut it, try these four focus pods to help you block out the buzz of the office.

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BuzziNest Office

BuzziSpace’s new BuzziNest Office module reimagines the office pod for ultimate personalization. With two frame options (white or black) and dozens of colour or pattern options for the interior fabrics, the single-user Office can be made to harmonize perfectly with particular workspaces (a larger Room version that fits up to six has also been introduced). The compact and mobile systems — which come complete with seating, fixed or adjustable table heights and various shelf and surface finishes, plus a right- or left-handed door pull — require only two people to install. BuzziNest’s advanced sound-blocking design (exterior upholstery and interior fabric panels prevent leakage) dampens excessive noise and distracting reverberations for deep concentration.

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HushFree.S

Designed by Hushoffice for Thinkspace, the freestanding HushFree.S pod boasts Class A acoustics that minimize distraction while maximizing a sense of privacy — it was also developed with neurodiversity in mind and is certified as an autism resource for individuals who struggle with sensory issues. The single-occupancy booth features a height-adjustable worktop (in white or velvet black HPL laminate) and a choice of stool, sofa or chair; its upholstery comes in blue, yellow, orange, red, beige, light green, light grey or dark grey. Plus, with an adjustable LED system and screen controls for ventilation, HushFree.S is fully kitted out for a refreshing respite from a noisy office. For larger gatherings, other HushFree models can accommodate up to six people.

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Focus Pod

In most open-concept offices, workers covet a comfortable corner. To this end, cozy nooks like Haiken’s Focus Pod by Zilenzio offer a dual purpose: comfort, thanks to its upholstered back and seat cushion, and concentration, with its distraction-blocking wraparound privacy screen. Imagined by Note Design Studio, the booth charmingly pairs a white-stained ash table with an elegant divider that measures 150 centimetres high by 100 centimetres wide and can be upholstered in one of five standard fabric options from Nevotex, Kvadrat and Camira (available in at least 10 colours each). It’s a tailored solution that cocoons its users without disconnecting them from the workspace.

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Kern Meeting Booth

Sandler’s new furniture line is its most modular yet. Dubbed Kern, the comprehensive collection features multiple sofas, armchairs, benches and tables that can be arranged in nearly endless configurations. The Kern Meeting Booth provides a relaxed, secluded zone to encourage individual or collaborative work and incorporates privacy screens that can be specified with rounded or straight corners. Developed by leading workplace furniture design firm Pearson Lloyd, the booth — and the entire series — is aimed at bridging the gap between home and office in a work-from-home world.