Potted trees and plants can be used to separate areas of a room.
In a smaller home, a room may be used to serve dual purposes. A living room and dining room combination is one of the most common examples of shared spaces. If you have a setup like this in your home, you may wish to formally divide the room to create distinct areas for each purpose. Traditionally, room dividers or screens are placed between the two spaces to separate them. However, if you prefer a more individualized design, there are several creative ways to divide a room that you may want to consider. Does this Spark an idea?
Curtains
For an adjustable room divider, curtains or drapes are an ideal option. You can purchase curtains that are specifically designed to be used to divide a room, or repurpose curtains that you already have at home. Because they are available in such a wide array of colors and patterns, you should find a style that matches the rest of the d cor in your room. To hang the curtains, a ceiling track is usually required in the spot where you want to divide the space. The curtains slide along the track so you can open and close them when you want to use the full room and when you prefer divided space.
Shutters
If you like recycling projects, use the old shutters that you have lying around your garage to create an attractive room divider. Paint your tall exterior or interior shutters in a color that matches your room, and connect them with hinges so the partition can easily fold in sections. An average size divider typically calls for four shutters, but you can alter the number to create a larger or smaller divider depending on your needs. Once the shutters are hinged together, you can place it in the spot where you wish to divide the room. If you need to open up the space again, simply fold the divider and place it in a corner.
Plants
Using plants to divide a room can give the space an inviting, natural look. Large potted plants, such as coffee plants or crotons, can be grouped together at the spot where you want to divide your room. Potted trees like palms or weeping figs are also attractive options. For a more open look that still creates distinct areas in a room, hang plants from ceiling hooks so they partially block the view between the two areas.
Stained Glass Panels
For a truly elegant room divider, stained glass panels may be the best choice. You can opt for a divider composed of anywhere from one to four panels that are contained in a wooden or wrought iron frame. The panels may contain a variety of colors of glass fitted together in a range of patterns and designs. If you want privacy with the divider, substitute frosted glass for a more opaque look. Unlike other types of dividers, stained glass panels are usually permanently anchored in place, so they are best used in a room where you do not plan to ever use the entire space as a whole.
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