Room Dividers Blog

Bring the outdoors in with a fall themed room divider. The air is turning cooler and crisper, the leaves are changing colors and dropping off of their branches, that means it’s fall! This is one of my favorite seasons, as you truly get to watch the rhythms of the world change, and it happens every year. One great way to have seasonal decor in your home is to simply use different room dividers. This couldn’t be easier to do. Because instead of having to hang new wall art or other decorations, a folding room screen is easy to move around and easy to store, taking up just a few inches of closet space. You can do this four times a year to get that seasonal look you want so badly in your home. When I think of fall, I think of either a neutral color palette, with warm browns and tans, or beautiful fall leaf colors like reds, oranges and yellows. My pick this year is the Leaf Iron Folding Screen. Some of the obvious reasons this makes me think of fall decor are the leaves, and the rustic metal construction. But another reason that I really like this room divider for its autumn like style is that it actually is just a metal frame. No paper, wood or fabric panels. This comes in handy when the days are getting shorter, because this room divider will actually let all light pass through it. So you won’t have the obstruction of light that you might have with typical room dividers. If you still crave that privacy, though, you can opt for a more solid room divider with panels that are covered. Just be sure to stick with the fall theme, think leaves, trees, nature, browns, reds and oranges, and have fun with this magical time of year!

What a beautiful idea this is, a room divider with a canvas print photograph of the gorgeous New York City skyline! The Skyline Folding Screen is one like no other I have ever seen, and I just love the idea that you can bring that beautiful skyline into your home no matter where you live. This is a great idea for people who have once lived in and loved New York but had to move for some reason - what a great way to remind them of their treasured city! Another reason you might like to have this beautiful and unique room divider in your home is if you live in New York City but don’t happen to have a natural view of the skyline from the inside of your home. This way you can enjoy it just like someone who has a penthouse downtown. The Empire State Building reaches high on the middle panel of this room divider, just like you would see if you were strolling down the streets of Manhattan yourself! This cool room divider takes the concept of “urban chic” to whole new levels, since you can bring an urban skyline right into your home! The canvas stretched structure is very sturdy - this is a great room screen for the living room or dining room - somewhere where your guests can enjoy the view as well. It also folds almost flat for storage and is easy to move around from room to room.

I think you will agree with me that the Contempo Silver Oval Screen is a true work of modern art! I just had to feature this exquisite room screen this week because I’ve never seen anything like it! Just when I think these room divider designers have created the most unique screen ever, they go and outdo themselves with pieces like this one! The contempo screen is different than traditional room dividers for many reasons. For one, it’s not really going to offer privacy, because the oval pieces are empty in the middle. For the same reason, it will probably not divide up a room as its main purpose. But what it will do is take your contemporary home to the next level. Your friends, family and other guests and stoppers by will be absolutely mesmerized by the design of this room screen. It’s almost more of a sculpture than a room divider. Made of 30 silver painted wooden figures, each oval is tilted or bent in a different direction, creating movement and interest in your home. Great for the bedroom, living room, dining room or even a large bathroom, this room divider is a great choice for modern decors!

Show off your bold style with an Animal Photo Print Room Divider!

Animal lovers and fans of high resolution photography will be thrilled to display one of these new animal theme room dividers in the home! Whether you are a cat lady, horse lover or forest dweller, there is a room screen for you! These folding screens are similar to the nature scenes room dividers that I blogged about before. It’s beautiful photography, so clear that you almost feel like you are right there in nature, a wonderful place for everyone to be at any time! But instead of cascading falls and white sandy beaches, these room dividers feature pictures of your favorite animals in their natural settings. One of the things I love about these room screens is that they have a different photograph on each side, so you can really experiment with different moods and different placement in and around the room. Another benefit of these screens, like the curious cat screen, is the vibrancy and color that it brings to your room. One side of the cat room divider features a lush green field - a color that is so inviting and beautiful you will be wishing you could go outdoors yourself right at that moment! And if kitties just aren’t your thing, the beautiful bear screen is a great alternative - it also features these powerful animals in beautiful, natural settings - a wonderful way to bring nature inside your home! Equally stunning is the horse screen - these exquisite animals really come to life on the large photographs. Whatever your style is, be it natural or cabin theme or animal loving, there are a variety of room dividers waiting to come home and liven up your house!

Any room divider can be used for feng shui purposes, but this week’s featured product was made specifically for that purpose!  The Feng Shui Room Divider is sure to bring you good fortune.  This Asian style shoji screen can be placed anywhere to add good vibes to your home.  The six foot height offers the maximum in privacy, with other benefits added to make this one of the most popular styles of room décor available.  The satin fabric is opaque so it lets very little light through which adds to the privacy that this folding room screen can offer.  This room divider can be used for a variety of purposes.  First, to offer privacy – great for the master bedroom and bath when no dividing wall exists, or to create a small dressing area in a room.  If you live too close to your neighbors, this room divider can cover an entire window, allowing you to avoid the awkward curtain drawing when your neighbors are being nosy.   Another great benefit of this folding screen is its beautiful artwork.  It can stand alone as a work of art with its gold calligraphy print and it can be purchased with either a black or red background.  If you want the screen to blend in, go for the black, but if you really need a splash of color, the red room divider is the one to pick!  The wood is lightweight so it is safe if it falls over.  All in all this is a great choice for Asian décor schemes, or for any room that needs a punch of color or design in general. 

Bonus:  This room screen has two way hinges, allowing you to bend the panels in either direction – great for moving from room to room, and one that will stay with you for years to come.

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. 

Tips:
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!

Fans of the Shoji Room Dividers Gather ‘Round!

I’ve found a new room divider, the Coco Room Divider, which looks much like traditional shoji screens, but with a different design to spice up your style!  So, whether this is your first room divider or you are looking to replace the one your cat has torn up, give these new Shoji Screens a whirl in your home!  The Coco Room Divider has vertical lines all the way across, with some grid work, just like traditional Japanese shoji screens, in the center, top and bottom.  This is a fresh take on the old room dividers, but still with the beautiful Asian theme going on.  A cherry wood frame is complemented by white rice paper inlay with wooden cross panes to make the shoji design.  Another new screen that is similar to this but with a totally different design is the Reno room divider.  I’m not sure why it’s called Reno but it’s beautiful, nonetheless.   The Reno Room Divider takes the shoji design to the next level, with no small grids, just longer grids basically.  It almost reminds me a little bit of Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs, giving it a modern twist!  Both screens come in three or four panel designs to customize to your needs.  Use room dividers all over the house for functional and stylish purposes.  In large rooms and small rooms alike, a folding room screen can divide and define a space, perfect for studio apartments and creating a home office within the living room.  For the master bed and bath, a room divider can offer privacy between the two rooms, or be used as a dressing area in the corner of the bedroom.  So whatever your current home decor style is, consider giving one of these new shoji screen designs a chance!

A Room Divider takes center stage as a home decor focal point!

Room Screens perform many functions in the home or office environment.  First and foremost, they are most often used for privacy.  They are great in the bedroom to create a dressing area or in the master bathroom for privacy around the bathtub when the master bath and bedroom are connected without a door.  Another function they perform is to define a large (or small) area.  For example, in a large open style home living area, a room divider can be placed in between the dining room and living room to create a nice sitting area.  In smaller areas, like condos and apartments, you may need to create an office, but you don’t have a separate room devoted to this.  A simple way to achieve a small home office in a small home is with a room screen.  But, a third function is becoming more and more important to home decorators:  room dividers as focal points in the home decor.  For one thing, room dividers themselves are getting fancier and more bold.  You can now find them in very bold colors and styles, from bright red modern art styled room screens to heavy folding screens made of bark and wood for a cabin feel.  Even a traditional shoji screen can create an instant facelift for your living room, bedroom or dining room decor.  To get this effect, use the room divider away from the walls, and complement it with another large piece, like a large house plant set in a pot on the floor.  I saw these new shoji lamps, very beautiful and a great complement to the shoji screens, old and new.  Wow visitors with your great sense of style by using a room divider as your center focal piece in any room of the home!

Should a Room Divider be a focal point or something more discreet?

Of course this is a question of individual style and needs. A room divider can either be a very bold design element, or it can simply perform a needed task, say to cover up a messy desk, act as a window shade, or divide a large room into separate, defined spaces.  So, what should you look for when you want your room divider to be noticeable?  And what should you look for when you want your room divider to blend in?  Here are some tips on choosing the right room divider for your style and needs.
First,  a Room Divider as a  Design Statement.  There are many ways to go with this.  Obviously color is a great place to start.  But, you don’t have to choose a floor screen that is bright red, orange or blue all over (although those certainly have a place in the right decor, too).  This cherry blossom shoji screen is really the best of both worlds.  With four panels, it’s wide enough for even the largest hiding jobs, and most of the colors are plain, black and white.  However, this screen has added a twist with beautiful bright pink cherry blossoms.  This splash of color is sure to draw the eyes of guests when they arrive, a great way to add a touch of Asian themed decor to the home. 
Second, a Discreet Room Divider.  This is a little bit trickier, since a floor screen, by definition, is a large piece of home decor.  If you want your room divider to blend in with your decor rather than stand out, I would stick with very muted, single palette color themes.  A natural screen with white panels is a great idea – it is unlikely to draw attention to the area you wish to hide.  Another option is a fully wooden screen, as long as the screen is all the same color, and the color is mellow (light and medium browns work very well).  Enjoy!

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