Room Divider Styles
Room divider screens can be extremely useful. They are a fairly cost effective method of sectioning off one large room into two, it can be used to hide unwanted objects or messes in your room, it can also be used to create privacy. A screen can create an alternative space, for instance if you have a large lounge and wish to create some cosy and relaxing corners putting up a screen can be the answer. The screen doesn’t have to take over or impact on the room in a negative fashion it can merely act as a subtle divide which can be semi-permanent or it can be used in a temporary way so that you can move it as and when needed.
The options are fairly extensive as to how you want your division to look; you just need to get creative. Get creative in the materials you want to use, whether its fabric or wood, solid or sheer it is important to meet your needs. Some screens allow the light through them so they will not look too heavy and imposing. Give it some thought before you purchase to ensure that you get the most suitable solution for you. If your house follows a particular theme try to make the room divider screen work with the decoration.
As you are no doubt aware, you can get many types of wood. Variations in finish, colour and detailing as well as the actual type of wood grain can change the finished look of any product. Traditionally, when you think of a room divider screen you will probably think first about a Chinese type of screen that folds in sections with the use of hinges. A traditional Chinese or Japanese screen was known as Ping Feng. It was either used as a piece of furniture or was used as decoration. It was made out of at least two frames connected by small hinges. These frames were covered either with cloth, paper or wood. If made from wood, the overall finish was usually intricately carved or lacquered. If the frames were covered, and cloth or paper was used, they may very well have had a design on them. Designs can take on a traditional Chinese ‘look’ with drawings of birds and tropical flowers. These look amazing and can make a Japanese or Chinese inspired room complete. To add to the security of the fabric, bamboo was often used in fine strips to help the robustness of the overall screen. The paper screens are extremely delicate and must be treated with much care, but the fabric methods do have a little more strength but still retain the slight transparency so you can see light through them. These are beautiful items of furniture and create a stunning focal point to any room. If you choose a sheer fabric room divider it will not look too imposing and will happily sit in the corner of the room softening the corners.