Room Dividers
Creative Ways to Divide Internal Space
Do you have a room or a studio apartment that needs to be divided, but you can’t install a “real” wall? Maybe you only need it divided temporarily for visitors or to reduce energy costs. Or perhaps you’re not in a place where you can’t do renovations. Here are a few ideas to help you out.
Purchase Room Dividers
There are commercial room dividers available. These range from bland, run-of-the-mill fixed sized options to artistic, high-dollar versions. Your local shops probably won’t have a large selection, but you can browse and order online. Be advised, though shipping is likely to be pricey for such a large object.
Install a Partial Wall
In some cases, if you’re looking for something permanent, you may be able to install a partial wall. Since the purpose of the wall would be to divide a space rather than conceal wiring, plumbing, and ductwork, it may be more cost-effective than you think.
Use a Large Piece of Furniture
Large bookshelves, a big sofa, or even your bed’s headboard can divide a space into two. Get creative here! You may be able to use something that you already have. Otherwise, shop around with your space’s design and dimensions in mind, and you may find a ready-made piece of furniture that can adequately divide your space into two separate areas.
Go for a Global Look
Repurpose some Moroccan or Japanese screens as room dividers if your style tends toward the trendy global look. We’ve seen some gorgeous carved-wood Moroccan pieces used as dividers, though they’re heavy and may be expensive and hard to find. If you like the clean lines of a Japanese shoji screen, they are great dividers because they’re lightweight and let some light pass through—however, they’re not very durable.
Use Curtains
Curtains may be an option for your space. However, regular-sized curtains are rarely large enough to hang floor to ceiling, unless they are very high-end or custom-made (read: expensive). To get around this, you can make your own curtains if you’re good at that type of thing.
Use Blinds to Divide a Room
Blinds aren’t just for windows! They’re surprisingly versatile, and they can be beautiful. This may just be the most budget-friendly, easy to install, and temporary yet durable option for dividing a space in two! You can use plain old regular blinds, but that isn’t the most attractive option. There’s a better alternative—Printed Blinds Australia’s customised blinds!
Our custom printed blinds are tailored to fit the dimensions and design of your space. You can select from Roller Blinds to be ceiling mounted or Sliding Panel glide blinds. Panel Glides can be centre opening or slide to the right or left.
The design options are literally endless—you can get a solid colour, an intricate texture, a pattern, artwork, or a photographic image printed on your blinds. They can double as a room divider and a piece of art! They are easy to install and easy to remove if they are no longer needed. They’re durable enough to last. Fabrics can filter light or block light entirely.
Contact Printed Blinds Australia today to learn more, or order your custom window treatments directly from our website!
