How to use a room divider

There are many reasons for room divider living space. Often it is necessary to separate a place to sleep in a one-room apartment, or in a large living room you need to arrange for each person to have their own corner of rest or work area. Or you just need to divide the room into two zones. Zoning a room with a partition creates a special light design of the room without heavy clutter.

Aesthetics, dynamics and practicality – that’s the motto under which the room is transformed. If you decide to divide the room into children’s and adult zones, partitions are also an excellent solution, children can then play in peace or do homework. If there are two children, over time, each of them will need their own territory, with the help of zoning and partitions to divide one room into two. When an adult and a child live in the same room and in addition of different sexes there is a need to make partitions for zoning space in the room.

Isolated rooms with the help of partitions 

Plasterboard partition for zoning the room performs a radical function, it may well replace a brick wall, if you are not very concerned about soundproofing. Such a partition can be installed on a metal frame, wallpaper, paint, hang a picture. It is worth noting that if necessary, it is quite easy to remove such a wall. For a permanent wall, it is better to use various blocks, bricks, which are laid on the mortar, but in this case we already get full-fledged rooms.

When there is no possibility or desire to do something thorough, portable structures can help. They can consist of several sections fastened together. They can be easily moved, moved and dismantled. Sliding doors, partitions successfully divide kitchen or bar from living room, bedroom from office or lounge, dining room from living room.

Variants of mobile partitions

Variants of partitions for zoning rooms are different, can be glass or made of laminate. They are functional and beautiful. Their convenience is that the zones can be made open if necessary, creating the right atmosphere in the house.

Racks

Racks to divide the room into zones look good in a modern interior. Open shelves, on which you can place various souvenirs and necessary things, create lightness, do not clutter the space. For small rooms it is just a godsend. By making the bottom closed, certain things are stowed there, replacing the closet, saving space.

Racks for zoning the room does not have to be high, up to the ceiling. A lower one separates the zones, and at the same time leaves a sense of space. If the room has only one window, you can separate the zone with a translucent shelving unit, equipped with lighting. This type of partition is versatile, made of metal or wood, bamboo, rattan or rice paper, suits any style of room. It is affordable and easy to maintain and assemble.

Furniture

By arranging furniture in a certain way, the room is perceived differently. Putting a sofa and a table at the side of the entrance or opposite the fireplace, the TV, creates a cozy atmosphere of relaxation. Dividing the room into zones is possible with consoles, bar counters and dressers. The sofa and the table behind it are a good way to divide the space for rest and work. This option is convenient and does not require monetary costs, the rearrangement can be done at any time.

The screen

A great option is a screen, carries out the division of the room into zones. It is not very difficult to make their own hands, you will need:

• Racks;
• Nails;
• Hammer;
• Corners;
• Cloth.

Connect the slats to each other in the form of a frame, stretch the material on them, securing with small nails, you get a panel, fasten them with corners. The screen can be done with or without feet. The fabric is selected taking into account the style of the room, linen, silk, cotton with different colors and patterns is suitable. Such a partition will be enough to separate the chair and floor lamp, getting a place for relaxation, reading books. The other part of the room will look solid. If necessary, the screen can be removed, moved to another place, it is mobile.

Curtains

Curtains to divide the room into zones have the same function. The division with curtains saves space and creates a romantic atmosphere. The idea can be realized by your own efforts and for little money. To fix the curtains you will need a curtain rod installed at the place of zoning. With their help divides the room completely or partially, with a hint that there is another zone.

In the living room, a canopy separates the sleeping place, creating a fairy-tale effect. In any room, a working space is created, the options can be temporary and permanent, there are many. By changing the curtains, the appearance is renewed easily and quickly. Double curtains, from a material of different colors on each side denotes, for example, the bedroom with gentler shades and the living room with a bright color.

In addition to traditional curtains are used:

• beads;
• gauze;
• wooden;
• glass;
• crystal;
• bamboo.

With their help, functional zoning is carried out without architectural elements.

Other separation options

In addition to those presented above, there are other types of partitions for zoning the space in the room. Using the color of decorative plaster or paint, you can highlight the functional zone. Using wallpaper of different shades and textures can clearly delineate the space. Light or dark shades are put accents. In the kitchen-dining room, a bright wall near the dining area will add coziness and warmth. A wall with drawings in the children’s room will indicate the play area.

Is there a niche in the room? Let’s put a table there and with the help of the right color wallpaper we’ll get a cabinet. In the zoning the light plays a huge role. Spot lights, floor lamps, artificial and natural lighting allows you to avoid a global redevelopment. One chandelier can unite the entire space, and directed light sconces to put an emphasis, literally turn on or off a certain place, to divide the room into two zones.

In today’s interior, LED strips effectively delineate the space. Safety and reliability allows for use in hard-to-reach places. Mirrors, pictures with backlighting put accents, attract attention. A catwalk, especially with lighting, is an excellent zoning tool, the main thing is to correctly match its size with the proportions of the room.

Floor coverings, carpets clearly delineate the space, but in this case there will not be a sense of privacy. With proper zoning, you can implement the idea of placing several rooms in one.