Portable Room Dividers

Many homeowners who have an open plan living space struggle to clearly define their living spaces. Since making permanent divisions in the layout of the room in the form of walls is not possible, the best solution for this would be to install room dividers. Room dividers or screens are used for sectioning off rooms to create two different living spaces.

There are many varieties of room dividers available, from sliding room dividers to bookcase room dividers. While these type of room dividers are no doubt elegant and provide visual accent to a room's décor, both sliding room dividers and bookcase room dividers are permanent fixtures and they cannot be moved from one location to another.

For homeowners who are restrained by small spaces and who need to move the room divider from one place to another, such permanent room dividers do not work. So, the best option would be to invest in a portable room divider.

These room dividers are available in different materials to suit your décor style, and the best thing about them is that they are so incredibly versatile. Portable screens are made from light weight materials so that it is easy to pick them up and use them in different areas of the house.

If you thought that they could be used only for sectioning off a room, you couldn't be more wrong. These room dividers or screens can be used in many different ways. Here we will discuss the different types of portable room dividers and how they can be used to transform a room and give it more flair and appeal.

These panels are usually covered with light weight canvas fabric or paper panels which have beautiful designs on them. Wooden room dividers are also quite popular and you can find them in intricate designs or with lattice work.

These type of room dividers look great in a dining area or on the porch. Modern as well as rustic designs are available in such room dividers, and you are sure to find a style that matches the décor of your home.

As mentioned earlier, room dividers are not just for separating different areas but can also be used in many different ways to make your home more attractive and stylish. Here are some of the ways in which you can use room dividers in your home.

The most obvious way to use a room divider is for sectioning off a large room. Use a portable room divider to create a home office in living room or for sectioning off the kitchen from the dining. Since privacy is not an issue, use room dividers that are installed with sheer fabric panels. These will allow light to filter in and give the room a chic look.

Perhaps one of the most functional use of a portable room divider is to conceal clutter. Imagine you have unexpected guest dropping in or have to entertain friends at short notice, and your house is less than perfect.

Just collect all the clutter in one corner of the room and place a decorative room divider to camouflage it. Choose a portable room divider that is made with opaque material like bamboo or fabric to hide clutter.

One of the best way to use a portable room divider is to use it as a visual accent or focal point in a room. Choose decorative room dividers that has subtle curved designs or dramatic design elements like vines and leaves made in metal and wood. Room dividers with mirror inserts are also a great way to add accent to a room.

As you can see portable room dividers can be used for both functional and aesthetic purposes. Choose a room divider that best matches the décor of your room for a cohesive and attractive look.