Room Dividers

Room Dividers

Description
Description

A room divider is a semi-permanent partition that allows for a space to be split up in separate areas. While dividing screens and doors are often used in residential homes, large room dividers are more commonly utilized in venues such as community centers and conference halls, where multiple activities may run concurrently and require separate spaces.  From small wheeled shoji screens to full wall systems, a room divider can be utilized to obscure a smaller area or completely divide a space. A room divider can be made from many materials including fabric, plastic, and even living plants.

History
History

Room dividers, often called screens or partitions, have roots in ancient China, where they were intricately designed wooden panels used by royalty. As trade routes expanded, this concept reached Europe, adapting to local aesthetics. In Japan, lightweight, translucent "shoji" screens made of paper and wood became emblematic. Throughout various cultures, these dividers provided privacy, protected from drafts, and served as decorative elements. By the 20th century, they became popular globally, reflecting a blend of styles and materials.

Future
Future

Room dividers are evolving into multifunctional elements in modern homes and offices. With the rise of open-plan living and workspaces, they provide essential privacy and zoning. Contemporary designs favor modular and customizable options, like IKEA's modular "KALLAX" shelving used as dividers. Eco-friendly materials, like bamboo or recycled fabrics, are becoming popular. Tech-integrated versions, with built-in lights or digital screens, are emerging, turning traditional dividers into interactive pieces, enhancing both functionality and aesthetics.

Common Questions
Common Questions
How do you use a room divider?

A room divider, as the name suggests, can be used to divide rooms into smaller and more efficient areas. It is most commonly found in individual residences, being used as a piece of decor to showcase one’s personal style in a home, to conceal cluttered items, or to provide a sense of privacy.

How do I make a room divider?

There are many DIY room divider options such as utilizing a clothing rack and curtain, a bookshelf, or wire mesh screens. One can take panels of wood or frosted glass and fasten them together with piano hinges for the accordion-like appearance of typical room dividers. Another way of making a room divider is to thread thick rope through wooden plates mounted in the floor and ceiling. This is a way to divide spaces without completely concealing the areas from each other.

What is a room divider?

A room divider is a piece of furniture positioned in a room to separate and define areas within that single space, like a screen. A room divider can be made from a variety of materials and can be portable or temporary given the environment it exists in. Other objects and furniture pieces such as a shelf or collection of plants can also act as a room divider.

Furniture

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71” | 180 cm
67” | 170 cm
1” | 2.5 cm
Bozeman Room Divider
180.000
170.000
2.500
5
https://p3d.in/e/gv41a
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Bozeman Room Divider3D model of the Bozeman Room Divider viewed in perspective3D model of the Bozeman Room Divider viewed in perspective
70.25” | 178 cm
102” | 259 cm
.75" | 2 cm
Camille Zen Room Divider
178.000
259.000
2.000
0
https://p3d.in/e/Rhes9
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Camille Zen Room DividerView of the Camille Zen Room Divider in 3D available for downloadView of the Camille Zen Room Divider in 3D available for download
70.25” | 178 cm
102” | 259 cm
1” | 2.5 cm
Clara Shoji Room Divider
178.000
259.000
2.500
0
https://p3d.in/e/89hQI
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Clara Shoji Room DividerPerspective view of a 3D model of the Clara Shoji Room DividerPerspective view of a 3D model of the Clara Shoji Room Divider
71” | 180 cm
68” | 173 cm
.75" | 2 cm
Clarke Shoji Room Divider
180.000
173.000
2.000
5
https://p3d.in/e/UwnqB
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Clarke Shoji Room Divider3D model of the Clarke Shoji Room Divider viewed in perspective3D model of the Clarke Shoji Room Divider viewed in perspective
72” | 183 cm
48” | 122 cm
1” | 2.5 cm
Cowan Room Divider
183.000
122.000
2.500
0
https://p3d.in/e/to8JV
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Cowan Room DividerView of the Cowan Room Divider in 3D available for downloadView of the Cowan Room Divider in 3D available for download
57.875” | 147 cm
57.875” | 147 cm
15.375” | 39.1 cm
2014
IKEA Kallax Shelf Unit - 4x4
147.000
147.000
39.100
2014.00
400
https://p3d.in/e/Tqx7k
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IKEA Kallax Shelf Unit - 4x4Perspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA Kallax Shelf Unit 4x4Perspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA Kallax Shelf Unit 4x4
71.625” | 181.9 cm
71.625” | 181.9 cm
15.375” | 39.1 cm
2014
IKEA Kallax Shelf Unit - 5x5
181.900
181.900
39.100
2014.00
400
https://p3d.in/e/ehtS9
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IKEA Kallax Shelf Unit - 5x53D model of the IKEA Kallax Shelf Unit 5x5 viewed in perspective3D model of the IKEA Kallax Shelf Unit 5x5 viewed in perspective
57.875” | 147 cm
33.875” | 86 cm
15.375” | 39.1 cm
2014
IKEA Kallax Shelf Unit - Mixed
147.000
86.000
39.100
2014.00
5
https://p3d.in/e/IfkTR
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3D
IKEA Kallax Shelf Unit - MixedView of the IKEA Kallax Shelf Unit Mixed in 3D available for downloadView of the IKEA Kallax Shelf Unit Mixed in 3D available for download
57.875” | 147 cm
30.375” | 77.2 cm
62.625” | 159.1 cm
2014
IKEA Kallax Workstation - 2x4
147.000
77.200
159.100
2014.00
700
https://p3d.in/e/IJJyk
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IKEA Kallax Workstation - 2x4Perspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA Kallax Workstation 2x4Perspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA Kallax Workstation 2x4
57.875” | 147 cm
57.875” | 147 cm
62.625” | 159.1 cm
2014
IKEA Kallax Workstation - 4x4
147.000
147.000
159.100
2014.00
700
https://p3d.in/e/QrMZj
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3D
IKEA Kallax Workstation - 4x43D model of the IKEA Kallax Workstation 4x4 viewed in perspective3D model of the IKEA Kallax Workstation 4x4 viewed in perspective
72.875” | 185 cm
85” | 216 cm
1” | 2.5 cm
2019
IKEA Risör Room Divider
185.000
216.000
2.500
2019.00
60
https://p3d.in/e/ORxQx
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IKEA Risör Room DividerPerspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA Risör Room DividerPerspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA Risör Room Divider
70.875” | 180 cm
33.5” | 85 cm
17.75” | 45 cm
2019
IKEA Veberöd Room Divider
180.000
85.000
45.000
2019.00
20
https://p3d.in/e/PUvBj
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IKEA Veberöd Room Divider3D model of the IKEA Veberöd Room Divider viewed in perspective3D model of the IKEA Veberöd Room Divider viewed in perspective
70” | 178 cm
102” | 259 cm
.75" | 2 cm
Marla Room Divider
178.000
259.000
2.000
0
https://p3d.in/e/YWSIe
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Marla Room DividerView of the Marla Room Divider in 3D available for downloadView of the Marla Room Divider in 3D available for download
84” | 213 cm
84” | 213 cm
1” | 2.5 cm
Sanderlin Room Divider
213.000
213.000
2.500
10
https://p3d.in/e/072DP
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Sanderlin Room DividerPerspective view of a 3D model of the Sanderlin Room DividerPerspective view of a 3D model of the Sanderlin Room Divider
72” | 183 cm
60” | 152 cm
3” | 8 cm
Shondra Room Divider
183.000
152.000
8.000
0
https://p3d.in/e/Aus3A
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Shondra Room Divider3D model of the Shondra Room Divider viewed in perspective3D model of the Shondra Room Divider viewed in perspective
72” | 183 cm
56” | 142 cm
.75" | 2 cm
Stoehr Shoji Room Divider
183.000
142.000
2.000
0
https://p3d.in/e/iBcyH
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Stoehr Shoji Room DividerView of the Stoehr Shoji Room Divider in 3D available for downloadView of the Stoehr Shoji Room Divider in 3D available for download
70” | 178 cm
102” | 259 cm
.75" | 2 cm
Trevor Shoji Room Divider
178.000
259.000
2.000
5
https://p3d.in/e/TQEfk
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Trevor Shoji Room DividerPerspective view of a 3D model of the Trevor Shoji Room DividerPerspective view of a 3D model of the Trevor Shoji Room Divider
75” | 190.5 cm
35” | 88.9 cm
13.5” | 34.3 cm
Room divider
V Bookcase Room Divider
190.500
88.900
34.300
70
https://p3d.in/e/JiD9G
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V Bookcase Room Divider3D model of the V Bookcase Room Divider viewed in perspective3D model of the V Bookcase Room Divider viewed in perspective
Cowan Room Divider

The Cowan Room Divider is a folding screen and freestanding furniture piece with an organic design to be placed around the home as needed. It is portable and helps create a definition of spaces in a large room. The Cowan Room Divider was designed by Wade Logan.

The Cowan Room Divider has an overall height of 72” (183 cm), width of 48” (122 cm), and panel depth of 1” (2.5 cm).

Collection of elevation and plan drawings of the Cowan Room Divider with height, width, and depth dimensions
The Cowan Room Divider is a folding screen and freestanding furniture piece with an organic design to be placed around the home as needed. It is portable and helps create a definition of spaces in a large room. The Cowan Room Divider was designed by Wade Logan.

The Cowan Room Divider has an overall height of 72” (183 cm), width of 48” (122 cm), and panel depth of 1” (2.5 cm).

Collection of elevation and plan drawings of the Cowan Room Divider with height, width, and depth dimensions
Cowan Room Divider
Height:
72” | 183 cm
Width:
48” | 122 cm
Length:
Depth:
1” | 2.5 cm
Weight:
Area:
Materials
Solid wood structure
Designer
Wade Logan
Year

Drawings include:
Cowan Room Divider front elevation, side, plan

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IKEA Kallax Shelf Unit - 4x4

The IKEA Kallax Shelf Unit (4x4) easily blends and adapts itself to the space of where it is placed. This design has 16 storage cubes with 4 stacked one on top of the other. It can be placed against the wall or as a room divider. It is available in 4 different finishes.

The IKEA Kallax Shelf Unit 4x4 has an overall height of 57.875” (147 cm), width of 57.875” (147 cm), and depth of 15.375” (39.1 cm).

Dimensioned set of drawings of the IKEA Kallax Shelf Unit 4x4 with height, width and depth measurements in plan and elevation
The IKEA Kallax Shelf Unit (4x4) easily blends and adapts itself to the space of where it is placed. This design has 16 storage cubes with 4 stacked one on top of the other. It can be placed against the wall or as a room divider. It is available in 4 different finishes.

The IKEA Kallax Shelf Unit 4x4 has an overall height of 57.875” (147 cm), width of 57.875” (147 cm), and depth of 15.375” (39.1 cm).

Dimensioned set of drawings of the IKEA Kallax Shelf Unit 4x4 with height, width and depth measurements in plan and elevation
IKEA Kallax Shelf Unit - 4x4
Height:
57.875” | 147 cm
Width:
57.875” | 147 cm
Length:
Depth:
15.375” | 39.1 cm
Weight:
Area:

Max Shelf Load: 29 lb | 13.15 kg

Materials
Particleboard; fiberboard; acrylic paint; ABS plastic
Designer
Tord Björklund (IKEA)
Year
2014

Drawings include:
IKEA Kallax Shelf Unit 4x4 front elevation, side, plan, front (storage)

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IKEA Veberöd Room Divider

The IKEA Veberöd Room Divider is a unique piece of furniture that provides an industrial expression, as natural marks and traces from the production are fully visible. Designed by Johanna Jelinek, furniture can be easily placed, used for various needs, and matched with other furnishings.

The IKEA Veberöd Room Divider has an overall height of 70.875” (180 cm), width of 33.5” (85 cm), and depth of 17.75” (45 cm).

Collection of elevation and plan drawings of the IKEA Veberöd Room Divider with height, width, and depth dimensions
The IKEA Veberöd Room Divider is a unique piece of furniture that provides an industrial expression, as natural marks and traces from the production are fully visible. Designed by Johanna Jelinek, furniture can be easily placed, used for various needs, and matched with other furnishings.

The IKEA Veberöd Room Divider has an overall height of 70.875” (180 cm), width of 33.5” (85 cm), and depth of 17.75” (45 cm).

Collection of elevation and plan drawings of the IKEA Veberöd Room Divider with height, width, and depth dimensions
IKEA Veberöd Room Divider
Height:
70.875” | 180 cm
Width:
33.5” | 85 cm
Length:
Depth:
17.75” | 45 cm
Weight:
Area:
Materials
Powder-coated steel frame; cotton and linen storage
Designer
Johanna Jelinek (IKEA)
Year
2019

Drawings include:
IKEA Veberöd Room Divider front elevation, side, plan

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Bozeman Room Divider

The Bozeman Room Divider adds a modern farmhouse charm to a space; its louvered panels are akin to barnyard shutters, and the gray-washed finish adds a weathered character. Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse designed the piece to isolate space, conceal unsightly areas, and add privacy where needed.

The Bozeman Room Divider has an overall height of 71” (180 cm), width of 67” (170 cm), and panel depth of 1” (2.5 cm).

Dimensioned elevation and plan drawings of the Bozeman Room Divider with height, width and depth measurements
The Bozeman Room Divider adds a modern farmhouse charm to a space; its louvered panels are akin to barnyard shutters, and the gray-washed finish adds a weathered character. Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse designed the piece to isolate space, conceal unsightly areas, and add privacy where needed.

The Bozeman Room Divider has an overall height of 71” (180 cm), width of 67” (170 cm), and panel depth of 1” (2.5 cm).

Dimensioned elevation and plan drawings of the Bozeman Room Divider with height, width and depth measurements
Bozeman Room Divider
Height:
71” | 180 cm
Width:
67” | 170 cm
Length:
Depth:
1” | 2.5 cm
Weight:
Area:
Materials
Weathered wood
Designer
Laurel Foundry
Year

Drawings include:
Bozeman Room Divider front elevation, side, plan

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IKEA Risör Room Divider
Size comparison illustration of the IKEA Risör Room Divider compared to the height of a standing person

The IKEA Risör Room Divider is a screen that can be placed anywhere to divide a room or space into private areas. With a design inspired from traditional screens originating in Asia, the IKEA Risör Room Divider is made of different sized translucent squares to give it more of a distinct look rather than a plane acrylic lacquer. You cannot see through the room divider, but can see a soft and distorted shadow or outline of what's behind it.

The IKEA Risör Room Divider has an overall height of 72.875" (185 cm) and a width of 85" (216 cm).

Set of elevation and plan drawings of the IKEA Risör Room Divider with dimensions for height and width
The IKEA Risör Room Divider is a screen that can be placed to divide a room or space into private areas. With a design inspired from traditional screens, the IKEA Risör Room Divider is made of different sized translucent squares to give it more of a distinct look rather than a plane acrylic lacquer.

The IKEA Risör Room Divider has an overall height of 72.875" (185 cm) and a width of 85" (216 cm).

Set of elevation and plan drawings of the IKEA Risör Room Divider with dimensions for height and width
IKEA Risör Room Divider
Height:
72.875” | 185 cm
Width:
85” | 216 cm
Length:
Depth:
1” | 2.5 cm
Weight:
Area:
Materials
Solid pine; polypropylene screens
Designer
Julia Treutiger (IKEA)
Year
2019

Drawings include:
IKEA Risör Room Divider front elevation, front (person), side, plan

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