The room divider – a simple and flexible tool for organizing space

In a home, studio, office or anywhere else, it’s all about space and how you can take full advantage of it. The space that’s available has to meet a person’s needs and requirements. But sometimes there’s just not enough space to have all the rooms you need. It’s why room dividers are so great. They allow you to think of the space you have as a flexible environment that could change function and structure without much effort.

Modern studio with a separate meeting area behind the room divider

For example, you could install a room divider into the living room and create a semi-private working area/home office. It wouldn’t be a separate room but it would be a somewhat private space that would provide you with an environment suitable for concentration. Similarly, you could divide an open plan into separate areas. You could have a living room and a dining room that can either be treated as distinct areas or as a whole if you remove the room divider.We have selected a series of 20 diverse designs for you to take a look at and to maybe even use as inspiration for your own home.

Sliding room divider featuring a collection of framed artwork for display

Stylish dining room featuring a couple of room dividers just for décor

Room divider made from wooden pallets, designed to hide the home office

Cheerful, pastel-colored room divider for the children’s room

Modern room divider with glass shelves and spot lights

Small private corner hidden behind a rustic room divider

Living room and dining area separated by transparent room dividers

Minimalist bookcase room divider placed near the staircase

Oversized photo room divider that can both open and enclose a space

Simple and modern room divider featuring lots of storage compartments

Rustic room divider made from old wooden panels with an aged look

Sculptural room divider made of thin wood panels of various lengths

Serene and delicate room divider featuring semi-transparent white curtains

Wood and glass room divider that visually separates the spaces

Modern room divider with a sleek frame and floor-to-ceiling glass panels

Wooden room divider with a rustic, aged look that separates the living and dining rooms

Unique room divider in a contemporary home made from thin tree trunks

Minimalist room diving wall with a built-in fireplace visible from both sides

Of course, there are all sorts of options and variations. Some room dividers are used for display as well as for storage. Some are bookcases, some are oversized art and some are handmade. It all depends on the style and effect you are trying to create.

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