Open plan living? Pfft… that’s so last year. Room dividers are great for creating functional zones in a large space, but consider them for small spaces too as they help carve out areas for a bit more privacy without taking up too much floor estate. Whether you live in a sprawling landed home or a petite-sized HDB flat, we’ve got the room divider for you
1. Vertical Wood Slats
For a Zen flair, opt for vertical slats. It feels very architectural so that’s instant visual interest, and it allows ventilation and light to pass through while still providing a bit of coverage. That’s what we call a win-win.
These wooden slats, which function also as a TV wall, are dip-dyed in black at the bottom so they appear like oversized matchsticks.
The dining area is set apart from a wooden slat divider that reaches all the way across the ceiling.
A wooden slat divider cordons off the wardrobe area from the main bedroom for more privacy.
2. Ventilation Blocks
Ventilation blocks are typically used on the facades of architectural projects in order to invite ventilation into the buildings. But they can be used as a form of room divider too. The perforated motifs form a quirky feature wall that can still allow a small amount of light to pass through.
White-painted with floral motifs, this ventilation brick wall serves to segregate the bedroom from the study.
When left raw, the ventilation brick wall lends an edgy, industrial look.
3. Design: Fuse Concept
In smaller homes, doubling your shelves as dividers is a good way to introduce more storage in your space. We like these ones
The study is partially concealed behind a bookshelf.
A work station is cordoned off to the side of the kitchen in this home with the addition of see-through, full-height bookshelves.
4. Framed Glass Panels
Framed glass panels are a popular choice as a room divider for homeowners in Singapore. What’s so appealing about them are their coolness quotient—they offer up a laidback, loft-style vibe that is at once contemporary and timeless. We also like them in smaller apartments, where, thanks to the clear glass panels, light can still reach all sorts of nooks and crannies.
Bi-fold glass panels enclose the kitchen from the rest of the home when necessary.
Go for white frames if you’re after a resort, coastal feel to your space.
Longer glass panels mean you’re getting less visual obstruction, which is great if you want to segregate spaces but don’t require that much privacy.
5. Metal Grilles
Metal grilles come in all sorts of designs, and they are perfect for adding interest in a space. To prevent rusting, you might want to ensure your grilles are powder coated.
A metal grille sits atop a cabinet, serving as a divider between the foyer and the rest of the home.
A full-length metal grille divider draws the line between the entrance of the home and the rest of the living space.
This metal grille serves as a TV feature wall, while separating the living room area from the foyer.
6. Glass Louvres
Glass louvres are usually installed as external structures to keep the house cool. In these examples however, they are used as room dividers. Sure, cleaning is going to be a pain, but you get a super cool, quirky partition in return.
A panel of glass louvres hides the view of the sleeping quarters from the doorway.
A wall of glass louvres was built to mimic the actual window louvres on the other side of the home library. The space feels like a separate entity on its own as a result
As this apartment didn’t get enough sunlight, the designer decided to partition the bedroom with louvres instead of a concrete wall so that spaces could get maximum daylight.
7. Curtains
For folks who prefer a softer touch, use curtains as your divider. They can be washed (bonus!) and they are a great way to add versatility to your space. Pull them back when you don’t need privacy and draw them when you do.
Now you see it, now you don’t. When work is in progress, the study area gets a curtain treatment.
See-through day curtains divide the home office from the living room. They are less visually heavy so the apartment doesn’t feel overwhelmed with too much fabric.
8. Ribbed Glass Panels
Ribbed glass panels are a good option if you like the look of glass but prefer more privacy in your segregated spaces since they aren’t as see-through. Somewhat retro, they bring in a bit of light and add dimension and texture to a space.
This walk-in wardrobe gets its privacy thanks to the sheets of ribbed glass panels.
A monochrome-themed bedroom gets extra visual texture from the ribbed glass panels surrounding the en suite.
9. Bi-Fold Panels
Like curtains, bi-fold panels create incredibly flexible spaces in your home. They can be completely folded up when you need the open space, or closed when you want to divide up the zones for privacy.
This common leisure space was installed with bi-fold panels to accommodate the different needs of the various occupants in the home.
The master en-suite is separated from the bedroom with bi-fold panels.
The bedroom of this bachelor’s studio apartment is fitted with bi-fold panels for more privacy.
10. Rotating Panels
If you have more space to play around with, consider going for rotating panels. These dividers feel somewhat ethereal especially when half opened, and when used near windows, they can cast a gorgeous play of shadows into your spaces.
Rotating wood panels add architectural interest to this apartment.
Here, translucent rotating glass panels can be opened, closed or half-opened and closed for a dimensionally more vibrant space.
11. Chicken Wire Glass
Chicken wire glass panels were created in the late 19th century as a safety measure. Wire mesh (usually wire used to keep chickens in the farm) were embedded in the glass sheets used in buildings so that they won’t shatter easily. Nowadays, they are used more commonly as room dividers and serve a more decorative function. But besides being sturdier than ordinary glass panels, they do provide some sound insulation as well.
A vintage themed home hides its dining area behind wood-framed chicken wire glass panels.
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