Room Dividers Blog

Just as we have folding screens for the interior of our homes, we can also benefit by them when used outside in the garden, deck or patio!  Here are some tips on why and how to use them, and how to pick them. 

Outside, you may want to use a room divider for separating spaces, just like inside, creating different themed spaces.  For example, you may divide a large (or medium sized) patio into two separate areas for entertaining, sectioning off a space just for your outdoor dining set.  Another reason for an outdoor room divider is for privacy.  This could be privacy for you, or for your gardening tools.  For example, if you live very close to neighbors and they can see into your yard or patio, you may want to have a place where no one can see you, where you can just relax in peace without having to make small talk.  Or, if you have an old potting bench that has seen better days but the rest of your yard looks great, an outdoor screen can hide the unsightly mess!  Outdoor room dividers can also provide some shade.  Especially for apartment patios and balconies that face the sun, a room divider up against a short fence can cool your patio, while still providing privacy and décor. 

Tips for shopping:  Obviously, you need a room screen that has materials that can be outside.  Unfinished woods are not a good idea because they can rot and deteriorate.  Stainless steel, on the other hand, would be a good idea!  For the fabric, look for natural materials like bamboo, or vinyl and plastic models that are specifically designed for outdoor use.  As you can see, there are a multitude of options, and many reasons to invest in an outdoor privacy screen.

An unlikely room divider takes shape as a portable fireplace.

I know, you’re thinking What?  A fireplace in the middle of the room?  That doesn’t sound right.   But, actually, it’s not a terrible idea.  Many of us are constantly looking for ways to divide up large rooms into smaller spaces, and I certainly can’t think of a more unique way to do so than with a little fire ambiance.  This fireplace is portable, and thus can be placed anywhere in the room, it doesn’t need to remain hooked into the wall for a chimney, electricity, or any other reason.  A great place to put this room divider would be in a transition area.  For example, if you have a long, open style floor plan in the living area of your home, which is so popular in new construction these days, a small portable fireplace can be placed in between the dining area and living room to create a small divider, perfect for entertaining.  The kids can do their homework on the dining room table while the grown ups watch TV in the next space.  They have thought of everything with this little fireplace, too.  It is finished on both sides and has a glass viewing area.  Guess what?  That makes it ideal for placement in any part of the room.  I know it’s not a traditional room divider, but it could make a real style statement in your home.  And, since it is relatively small, it is also very affordable, even more so than some folding screens.  And, best of all, it provides just the right amount of warmth and ambiance for your home.  Simply place two cans of gel fuel in the fireplace and watch them glow and warm up your home.  And in the summer, you can move it outside as patio decor, a simple, easy way to add style to your home.

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