How To Choose The Right Room Divider?

As the name suggests Room dividers are used to divide rooms into two halves. A room divider can also create a cozy corner in a room. There are many reasons you can use these dividers for.  As each customer needs it for a different purpose, the market offers a whole range of room dividers – from the installation to the materials used, the customers have an array of dividers to choose from. Today, let us see the major types of room dividers and where they can be used.

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The types of room dividers

• Hanging divider

It is a type of divider that is fixed at the ceiling and hangs down. One may fix a rod at the ceiling and hang a preferred material to create a partition – cloth curtains, bamboo blinds, and so on. The material and the kind of suspension can be selected based on the level of privacy needed. If one uses glass or wooden panels to make a hanging divider, it may only be partially movable. To prevent the dividers from swaying, one can attach the bottom part to the floor. One can make the hanging room dividers immovable, slidable, or re-arrangeable based on one's need and space available.

Hanging dividers are used where there is enough open space to suspend the partition from the ceiling.

• A permanent divider

If one is certain about creating the partition, it is better to build a permanent partition. Sturdy materials such as wood, metal, or brick blocks are preferred for permanent room dividers. Sometimes, even glass may be used. Permanent dividers are useful for creating a partition between the kitchen and the dining space, separating the wet and dry areas of the bathroom, or creating foyer space. Permanent dividers are generally fixed at the ceiling and the floor. Thus, they cannot be easily altered.

• Foldable room divider

Foldable room dividers are the best option for people who do not have the luxury of space. It has no installation hassles. One needs to buy the divider and erect it at a place of their choice. This type is also called an accordion divider. It creates a temporary partition at the spot where it is placed. One may use a foldable divider to create a separate space for changing or to separate the workspace from the living room. This type of divider is best for people in rented spaces or those who tend to move around frequently.

• A sliding divider

Those who want maximum privacy can go for a sliding divider. Wooden panels that slide are almost like a door and offer enough privacy.

Materials for a room divider

There are a host of materials that can be used for room dividers. Here are a few popular choices.

• Glass

Glass gives a classy look and is generally used in professional settings. Besides, glass partitions are easy to maintain too. The only downside of using a glass partition is that it can buckle easily under pressure.

• Wood

Wood is widely used in sliding and hanging partitions. While wood adds an aesthetic look to the room, it may not be a practical choice in several cases – wooden partitions are easily spoiled by moisture and pests. Moreover, wood does not prefer soundproofing. 

• Strings

Strings of various colours, patterns and materials are an interesting choice for room dividers. However, string partitions provide minimal privacy.

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Additional tips

Some innovative ways to create partitions include using vertical planters or bookshelves as dividers. In the former, the divider contains bright houseplants. The latter serves two purposes at the same time! When it comes to designing the interiors, one can either go with the traditional option or try innovative designs.

 

 

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