How to Partition the Dining Area
See how you can segregate the living and dining areas in compact apartments without making them seem boxed in
Rashmi Haralalka
19 January 2020
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Having separate zones for general entertainment and intimate dining is a must for most home-owners today. However, many small, urban apartments have open living plans to maximise space. So, if you want your dining area to be a little intimate for family time, here are some great zoning ideas to give your dining table the much-needed privacy.
1. Bring in fluid partitions
Portable partitions, such as folding screens, provide a quick and convenient way to demarcate your dining zone. It helps maintain a sense of flow and yet restrict views. An added bonus is you can easily stack or fold it when not in use. Take a cue from this Japanese screen that ups the aesthetic appeal of the home without breaking the bank.
Portable partitions, such as folding screens, provide a quick and convenient way to demarcate your dining zone. It helps maintain a sense of flow and yet restrict views. An added bonus is you can easily stack or fold it when not in use. Take a cue from this Japanese screen that ups the aesthetic appeal of the home without breaking the bank.
2. Add multipurpose furniture
With precious space at a premium, multipurpose furniture serves the added function of segregating areas. Though placed next to the foyer, this wooden partition shields the dining area from outside views. It also has seating (on both sides), along with storage.
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With precious space at a premium, multipurpose furniture serves the added function of segregating areas. Though placed next to the foyer, this wooden partition shields the dining area from outside views. It also has seating (on both sides), along with storage.
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One can also opt for a kitchen island away from the kitchen – something with a cabinet or shelves underneath. See how this multi-functional piece also features a copper net screen on sliding metal frames. A clever addition to shield views when needed.
3. Make use of a nook or semi-open area
Semi-open areas, especially larger corners, can also serve as a cosy dining spot. I love how enveloping walls cordon off this compact section. A great example of how to make the most of limited space.
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Semi-open areas, especially larger corners, can also serve as a cosy dining spot. I love how enveloping walls cordon off this compact section. A great example of how to make the most of limited space.
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4. Bring in curtains
Why restrict curtains to just windows, when you can use them to close off one space from the other? Here, sheer curtains allow light to filter through and demarcate the two areas without restrictive boundaries.
Why restrict curtains to just windows, when you can use them to close off one space from the other? Here, sheer curtains allow light to filter through and demarcate the two areas without restrictive boundaries.
5. Slats work, too
Say no to heavy masonry walls and yes to fixed slatted screens, instead. This birch plywood screen partially separates the living-cum-dining space from the rest of the house and gives an airy, expanded look.
Say no to heavy masonry walls and yes to fixed slatted screens, instead. This birch plywood screen partially separates the living-cum-dining space from the rest of the house and gives an airy, expanded look.
6. Go for glass dividers
While constructing a wall is labour-intensive, glass partitions give you the best of both worlds. Transparent ones (as displayed here) connect views and prevent the area from seeming claustrophobic. One can also add a sliding door partition to block out noise.
While constructing a wall is labour-intensive, glass partitions give you the best of both worlds. Transparent ones (as displayed here) connect views and prevent the area from seeming claustrophobic. One can also add a sliding door partition to block out noise.
Stained, etched or frosted glass segregates spaces and can bring in gorgeously-hued light into otherwise staid rooms. The one displayed here injects colour in an unexpected way and gives the dining area a lift.
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7. A half-wall
A distinctive half-wall adds functional and aesthetic value to smaller apartments. In this image, it draws a clean line between the living and dining zones, without obstructing light or views.
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Tell us:
Which of these partition ideas will you try in your home? Tell us in Comments below.
A distinctive half-wall adds functional and aesthetic value to smaller apartments. In this image, it draws a clean line between the living and dining zones, without obstructing light or views.
Read more:
Create Internal Partitions With Gypsum Drywalls
19 Subtle, Sleek and Stylish Ways to Partition Spaces
Tell us:
Which of these partition ideas will you try in your home? Tell us in Comments below.
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