Privacy screen turned eye-catcher – 10 stylish models
14.12.2022
Translation: Veronica Bielawski
Room dividers fulfil a variety of functions. They can act as a colourful backdrop, add texture or create privacy.
Ever since floor plans have become more open and home offices more widespread, room dividers have been hot in demand. They’re a decorative, versatile piece of furniture – they take on the role of a temporary wall, but can also be used as a visual accent. In both home and open -plan offices, they’re a popular choice to serve as a noise and privacy screen. With these functions in mind, I browsed through our range and found my favourite models.
1. Open design: «Collection»
«Collection» from BePureHome allows you to look right through it, but its pattern provides a distraction. It’s a mix of rings and antique-looking semicircular inserts. Some of the latter form a relief as a result of the metal surface being treated with a mixture of copper and zinc. However, that’s on one side only – so, only that side is shiny.
This aesthetic golden room divider is first and foremost an exciting backdrop. However, its eye-catching design sets the tone quite strongly and suits eclectic interiors.
2. Simple elegance: «Divide»
The «Divide» screen obscures your view a bit, but still allows ample light to shine through. I can’t decide what I like most about it: its warm colour, the subtle grain, or its simple shape which guarantees it’ll suit any room. It gets bonus points for its inconspicuous feet, but minus points for its width. At just 70 centimetres, it’s quite narrow and only suitable for separating a desk from another area, for example.
This simple, FSC-certified oak wood model from Hübsch is perfect to create a workspace or niche in your kids’ room. It fits both Japandi- and Scandi-style living spaces.
3. Splash of colour: «Separe»
Francesco Favagrossa’s design for the brand Fiam is perfect for anyone wanting more privacy and more colour. The sage-coloured room divider can be placed in the bedroom or even in the garden next to the pool. No matter where you put it, it’s discreet while adding a splash of colour. The «Separe» is made of three flexible elements, connected by adjustable joints.
The plastic mesh is suitable for indoors and outdoors. Thanks to its neutral colour, it’ll match many styles of decor, from retro pop to Scandinavian to classic.
4. Wickerwork: «Margaret»
«Margaret» is made of rattan, bent and woven by hand. This alone already gives the foldable Kave Home room divider a decorative look. To make it stand out even more, the frame around the natural fibre panels is painted green. The frame has another function, too – thanks to the bars on the left and right panels, it can be used as a clothing rack. It just won’t offer anyone trying on the clothing total cover. So, it’s not suitable as a wardrobe substitute, but is enough to offer some privacy at a desk.
This rattan room divider is striking. It’s for anyone wanting a highlight piece for their room. The wickerwork makes it perfect for a Mediterranean-style or boho home.
5. Graphic pattern: «Avaline»
There’s a lot to admire on the «Avaline» room divider – the fact that it’s foldable, the warm hue of teak, the graphic pattern reminiscent of branches. It fares especially well in rooms with a lot of wood and limited space, as you can fold its three panels to achieve the desired width. Although the «Avaline» isn’t completely opaque, the screen can limit the view of your covered outdoor area, for example, or offer some privacy in bed in a studio flat.
This room divider certainly isn’t for people who thrive in a minimalist environment. On the other hand, it goes perfectly with a Mediterranean or modern-style interior.
6. Clear boundaries: «Ondine»
The room divider «Ondine» is made of steel, but it’s adaptable. It can be unfolded and works well in smaller spaces, too. This divider allows light to shine through akin to a grate or window frame. Add some plants to it, and it can become quite the intimate hiding place. Without them, you’ll enjoy a nearly unobstructed view. If that doesn’t bother you, you’ll enjoy the advantages of the grid. For example, you can use the individual bars for hanging up clothes.
The minimalist design blends seamlessly into contemporary interiors. It suits industrial chic spaces especially well; not necessarily rustic styles.
7. More texture: «Rumor»
Missing something patterned, geometric or organic? Whatever it is, «Rumor» has it. The divider is made of rattan. It’s got three panels with four circles each, which gives it a varied look. Its open character helps connect your living areas instead of separating them completely. If you’re after an opaque screen, you’ll be better off with a different model.
«Rumor» provides that certain something while giving your space some structure. It blends seamlessly into an ethnic-style space, but can also be a great style clash piece.
8. An eye for detail: «Lalita»
Can you ever go wrong with reed, rattan or wicker? The simple answer is no. If you don’t like it too funky, you can stick to the classics. «Lalita» is one of them. Its rattan weave is decorative without being overly thick, and the black edge provides an elegant contrast. The built-in mirror in the middle panel is another neat detail. It turns the head-turning divider into a small, improvised dressing room, which’ll offer you at least some coverage.
With its rounded panels, the «Lalita» will soften any rectangular room. As a classic, it goes just as well with mid-century furniture as it does with Scandinavian design pieces.
9. More momentum: «Raumteiler»
This wavy wonder from VidaXL makes a great background for photos, but also creates a perfect hiding place for litter boxes or cluttered shelves. You can bend the divider into any shape you want – squeeze it into a small corner or open it up completely. Unlike semi-transparent designs, this room divider is completely opaque, making it suitable for use as a private dressing room. The best part? It adds a natural touch to the room and breaks rigid architectural lines with its waves.
Whether as a trendy backdrop or a privacy screen, the folding bamboo screen suits rustic as well as elegantly furnished interiors.
10. Two-in-one: «Paraventplus»
The «Paraventplus» room divider by Röthlisberger is convertible. It can be placed in different positions and also serves as a wardrobe – there are two rods on the back. Depending on the angle of view, the wooden slats made of raw, solid ash provide more or less coverage. In any case, they always make for a great effect.
As a movable privacy screen, it’s a good choice for your home office or entrance. In one-bedroom apartments, it offers visual tranquillity and replaces your wardrobe rail.
This is the seventh instalment of the «Form Follows Function» series, where I give you a comprehensive intro to particularly well-designed furniture.
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Pia Seidel
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Pia.Seidel@digitecgalaxus.chLike a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.
