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How to Part a Room With 10 Quirky Dividers
Feel you need an extra room? Or want to bring in a bit of character to the layout of your space? Consider these ideas
For some people, open layouts work; for others, segregated spaces work better. But usually, we divide home spaces because we need more out of what’s available. Partitions or room dividers not only help create private zones within homes but are usually the easiest options to resort to. These can be as temporary or permanent as one would like; these days we are spoilt for choices – see 10 different kinds of partitions to bring into your home.
2. Have you been lusting over pretty floral or abstract geometrical wallpaper lately? I have. I love the wall partition in this home and how the bespoke wallpaper subtly separates the master bedroom from the dresser/storage area. In this case, the wallpaper brings an almost electric feel to a neutral space. It is made to blend in by using accessories like the cushions and the quilt that challenge the space similarly.
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The Pros and Cons of Bringing in Wallpaper
3. A curtain of trees? Well, bamboo is such an impressive plant! Thick bamboo canes are used here as an indoor privacy screen, partitioning the bedroom from the ensuite bathroom. Imagine waking up to a tropical weekend mood each day with these decorative oversized trunks and shiny white pebbles. And how cheeky all this is… with their barely-there cover!
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4. Install a curtain. This is one of the easiest (and most DIY-friendly) ways to split a large space into different zones without having to jump to a permanent solution. Curtains can be a clever and temporary solution for creating new spaces without building walls. You can switch between sheer or heavy material, depending on the kind of privacy you are looking for. Sheers are ideal and will help to section off lounge or dining areas within the house without restricting light or fresh air.
Tip: Here, the designer runs the same colour on the floor as well, to give an illusion of space. This can be your catch too.
Tip: Here, the designer runs the same colour on the floor as well, to give an illusion of space. This can be your catch too.
5. Sprinkle some louvre love! This is one of the smartest partition ideas that I’ve come across lately. This under-the-stairs storage cabinetry topped with wooden louvres is a design to behold. It extends the wall for a staircase and the slats can be open or shut as per convenience and usage. So much artistry in such a simple design.
9 Reasons to Bring Louvres Into Your Home
9 Reasons to Bring Louvres Into Your Home
6. Divide and conquer! Use a partition wall that is also a pass-through. Here it partitions the kitchen and the dining area. Similar to bookshelves in functionality, this integrated, punctured “wall” can both serve for the open-floor plan as well as provide seclusion when needed. Because it is flanked by a narrow open entry, it offers a sense of openness as well as enclosure.
7. And we questioned how far the industrial look would take us…! This perforated metal wall serves both as a partition and a stair guard. Standard metal lattices are usually easy on the pocket, easier on maintenance, light in looks and used in public areas like the stairs or the garden.
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How to Embrace an Industrial Decor
8. A frosted-glass room divider is a great way to add to the luxe look of your interiors. Custom etching takes it a step further! Glass partitions are the choice when you want to divide a room without compromising on the light filtering in. A floor-to-ceiling partition can also provide sound insulation.
Here frosted, etched glass stands framed by wood and provides privacy to the living room from the entrance door. Recessed lights in the wooden framework highlight the intricate work on the glass and add to the styled look of the room.
Here frosted, etched glass stands framed by wood and provides privacy to the living room from the entrance door. Recessed lights in the wooden framework highlight the intricate work on the glass and add to the styled look of the room.
9. These decorative partitions (jaalis) are often used in Indian homes – they bring in a touch of old-world, palatial glamour. These separator screens can either be in wood or metal with aluminium coating; they add a flavour of tradition to the room.
10 Ways to Add Jaalis to a Contemporary Home
10 Ways to Add Jaalis to a Contemporary Home
10. Make some room for creativity and art. Chuck traditional partitions and adopt a blackboard partition to encourage creative expression in your children. This life-size chalkboard wall not only child-proofs your home with a divider but allows the kids a fun and free space for unleashing their talents … and doodles. And if black is boring or does not match the decor, there is a plethora of colours to pick from on the wheel in the latest range of chalkboard paints.
Also read:
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Tell us:
Show us your quirky partition. Share your pictures in the Comments section below.
Also read:
Out-of-the-Box Shelves for Your Kids
8 Railings That Magically Transform Staircases
Tell us:
Show us your quirky partition. Share your pictures in the Comments section below.
Tip: If your entrance leads straight into the living room, fashion an entry “path” with a divider like this.