Work wonders with room dividers
Got a small, open-plan space but still want room for spontaneous sleepovers, a spot of work and some alone time? Check out our five simple ideas on how to create a room within a room.
1. Separate your space but stay social. Use some airy shelves that double as extra storage space. You don’t need a wall, just attach the posts to the ceiling. Keep clutter hidden in boxes with lids. An extra tray table is easy to pull out when guests come over.
2. Get flexible with a movable green screen. Pimp a clothes rack with climbing plants (one with wheels is a plus so you can move it around). Use your favorite species or mix and match different greens in standing and hanging pots. Fasten a few vines to the top bar with thread.
3. Personalize and partition with deco. Display your favorite things and divide the room at the same time. Fasten wire mesh frames to a curtain rod hanging from the ceiling and use the clips to attach your stuff. Use color to highlight the different “rooms” — we went with gray and light green.
4. Divide for deep(er) focus. Create a semi solid wall with a smart storage unit. This KALLAX shelf is accessible from both sides, but you still get the feeling of two independent “rooms”. Use different inserts to organize your stuff and free up desk space.