Room Dividers Blog

Here are some of the best new picks for room dividers on the market. The focus on the new folding screens seems to be focused, appropriately, in all parts of Asia - Celebrate the traditional styles of the countries of East and South East Asia with a new folding screen for your home or office. One of the easiest ways to effortlessly achieve an Asian theme décor in any space is with a room divider. Specifically one that has an Asian flair to it. While not hard to find, the choices can sometimes be overwhelming. Here are some things to think about that should help you narrow down your choices when designing your own home décor.

Nature vs. Architecture: Folding screens come in many varieties, but one way to distinguish their styles is by looking at the shapes they present. For example, a traditional shoji screen has a grid on it, giving it a very structured look, almost like a skyskraper. If you like these but prefer a softened effect, choose a screen with a light color of wood (such as natural or birch) instead black or dark cherry. For a more natural look, steer clear of the grids and geometric shapes and look for something with more natural lines, like the Tropical Philippine Room Divider. It offers the same Asian flair, but all of the lines are soft and curved, giving it a more natural look that is enhanced by its simple brown textured color and open base. Another way to divide (pardon the pun):

Bold Statement vs. Discreet - A dark screen with a bright painting on it is going to look huge in a room. It will probably be the first thing that someone sees when he or she walks into the room. If that is not the look you are going for, choose colors that match your wall color, carpet color or other color scheme, with subtle patterns.

I came across the most beautiful way to divide a room up.  This is a great alternative to French doors or any other “sliding door” area in the home.  I’ve seen these with the partition style sliding doors that you find in schools and offices, but never any as beautiful as these!  They are actually shoji screens, and sliding doors, all in one piece!  Check out the 7 foot Tall Cherry Blossom Shoji Sliding Door Kit – it is absolutely exquisite, like all shoji screens, but this one is meant to be installed as a sliding door.  It is available in several styles, colors and would be a wonderful addition to any space.  If you have a really large area to separate, this is a great choice.  The frame is solid spruce wood and comes in several wood finishes to complement your décor.  The interior is very thick rice paper, difficult to puncture, yet it still allows light through – this is the great thing about shoji screens, they can help to separate a large space, but they don’t have the shrinking effect.  Allowing the light to flow through means that you space appears as large as possible, even if you have divided it up.  This room divider will go well with almost any décor, but especially with East Asian themes and is great for homes where the living room and dining room are attached – easy to close off for privacy.  It is less expensive than French doors, and looks much better than simply hanging a sheet in a door jam.   If you like the general look but not the flower motif, there are more traditional styles as well, with just the criss crossing.  They are easy to install as well, just like a pre hung kit from the hardware store.  Add style, function, utility and whimsy to your home with this elegant room divider.

How to Decorate or Divide a Shared Children’s Bedroom with a room divider!

In many families, sharing a room is expected of the kids.  Since most people live in three bedrooms or less, if you’ve got more than two kids or need to maintain a home office, do the math and chances are that your kids are sharing a room.  A room divider can help to make each child feel like they have their own private space, even when their sibling is sleeping just across the way.  Use a room screen to divide up the space and add style and privacy at the same time, your children will thank you as they grow into their teen years and beyond. 

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For Large Rooms, go with one or two dividers to offer as much privacy as possible.  This Cork Board Shoji Screen is a great choice for kids rooms, allowing to customize their side of the screen at their own will.  The cork board squares allow for tacking up pictures and posters, artwork and more, great for kids of all ages.  Let them go to town with this room divider, creating a space that is truly unique and just their own.  For smaller rooms, a room divider with a muted tone, such as a traditional shoji screen.  A rice paper folding screen also lets light through, making a smaller space seem larger, but still offers privacy.  Older kids and teens may like to go modern, with a dramatic painted contemporary art style – there are even screens that offer different designs on each side of the screen, so everyone can feel that their style is unique.  Lacking storage?  Use a large shelving unit that sees through on both sides, allowing kids to store books and toys, school and art supplies and more while still dividing up the space – just make sure it is secured and cannot fall on anyone.
The bottom line is that your kids will appreciate your efforts to give them a space that is their very own, even if it is not exactly their own room!

A Built In Room Divider is a great alternative to traditional folding room screens.

When we think of room dividers, we usually think of a three or four panel screen with a wooden frame.  Some are shoji screens, some are made of metal, some fabric, some painted, and some not.  But, I came across a nice alternative to these traditional screens, it’s sort of a hybrid between room dividers and sliding doors.  The Jamaica folding door is a room divider that can be built into a large door opening.  This is the place where you would put in French doors to separate the living room from the dining room, or bedroom from the kitchen in smaller spaces, but a folding screen is much more affordable than a costly remodel.  It fits a variety of door sizes, since it is folding, and is easy to install – simply lay the track and voila!  It also gives a bit more privacy than French doors (unless you put curtains over them), because it is a solid panel.  It is available in several colors and features a magnetic closure, so even children can seal it.  This is a great way to separate a small or large home, giving privacy and solitude to any space, while still allowing the flow of the home to exist.  It can keep some sound out, great for the opening to a TV or family room, yet still allows the family to come in and out without much interruption.  If you have a small area that you would like to use as an office, but it is too near the traffic of the home, this is also a great way to give you that privacy you need.

Choose a bookcase style Room Divider for maximum storage and style!

A new type of room divider is becoming ever more popular.  These room screens differ from the traditional styles in a few ways, yet still offer many of the same benefits. Instead of a three or four panel solid room screen that folds, this new room divider option features a shelving design. This is a great choice for many areas of the home.  Obviously, it doesn’t offer the same amount of privacy as a shoji screen, so it shouldn’t be used to create a dressing area or to block out a door less bathroom.  But, these Room Divider Shelves offer something that traditional folding screens don’t: storage.  They are available in different forms, sizes and styles.  Most are designed, though, to display books and collectibles.  The difference between these and bookcases, however, is that they don’t have a back on them, so they can be placed anywhere in the room, they are not limited to the walls.  Use these unique room dividers to add maximum visual appeal to any space, with added storage as a bonus.  In the main living area, a bookshelf style room screen can separate a large living room into a conversation area and entertainment area.  Or use it to separate the dining room from the living room.  The benefit is that you can actually see through the screen, creating a more seamless separation of the spaces.  Another benefit is that you get the style and decor on both sides of the divider.  Whether you are sitting in the dining room or the living room, you can still see your collectible items stacked neatly on the shelves.  Use this beautiful modern Room Divider Shelving Unit to display your favorite vases, bowls of potpourri, framed photographs and coffee table books.

This is one of the most functional yet attractive room dividers I’ve focused on. From the Kathy Ireland Collection, this room divider cubby piece is a wonderful way to divide an area and increase your storage space tremendously.

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Room divider of the week: HANGING MO-BI-LE-O’S

For a fun option to divide your room, I’ve selected the Hanging Mo-bi-le-o’s from Kenneth Wingard as the room divider of the week.

The retro yet exciting strands are the perfect way to add a stylish element to any room. Not only can they divide the room, but you can also use them to decorate anywhere in the house. The strands are made of steel, so hanging them close together outside makes a fun wind chime effect.

There are 9 different color options available, allowing you to make the perfect choice for your home decor. These would also be great to hang as decorations in children’s rooms as well.

Good Afternoon. My name is Richard Parker and I’m the facilitator of an Internet Web Blog entitled Shelves Blog Dot Com.  My overriding passion is for shelves, and all that the word entails — be it kitchen shelves, garage shelves, wall shelves, or bookcases. But I’m not beyond excitement regarding other areas of home organizational improvement, however, ranging from Wine Racks to Tie Racks.  I have been a fan of this blog specifically for many months, and when I stumbled across the following Item, I thought it would be prudent to share the find with the readers.

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This week’s close up on room dividers focuses on the PVC Folding Door.

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I’ve picked a room divider from stacksandstacks.com that would look great as a home decor accent piece.  This room divider with attractive Chinese writing has a very modern style that is sure to jazz up any room that needs a little spice. The Chinese writing stays true to the history of room dividers and the black color adds an element of sleekness to the design.