Thinking of portable partitions and room dividers may conjure up images of cramped spaces and cheap plastic walls, but these days they’re anything but. Whether you’re looking to create privacy in an open-plan room, or help create zones in a smaller space, room dividers, partitions and screens are a simple and stylish way of achieving it.
These days even an indoor shelving unit filled with plants can pass as a room divider, and as more of us embrace apartment living, and renting, it gives you control over your floor plan where you might not have otherwise had it.
From rattan to sculptural styles, be inspired by these six screens.
recycled material room divider
‘Picket’ 80%-recycled HDPE plastic room divider in blue, $1195, Design By Them
Made from 80% recycled HDPE plastic, this room divider is not only pretty, but good for the planet. It comes in a range of colours, including blue, sage, yellow, clay and beige, so you’ll be sure to find a style to suit your space. SHOP NOW.
natural screen
Latitude screen in natural, $995, The Family Love Tree
Rattan is a trend that’s weaving its way through all of our interiors, from chairs to bedheads, baskets and more. So you can see how this natural rattan screen would fit right in in most spaces. SHOP NOW.
rattan screen
Tacchini ‘Ischia’ rattan screen in Natural with grey powdercoated frame, $4622, Stylecraft
This sculptural screen really is a statement, and shows just how far room dividers have come in the design world. It’s more than a wall, but a work of art. SHOP NOW.
sarah ellison divider
Sarah Ellison ‘Valentina’ screen, $2950, Life Interiors
Sarah Ellison’s striped screen ties in all the trends we’re loving right now: stripes, curves, geometric shapes, and natural textures. This one’s so pretty, we wouldn’t even judge you for using this part-furniture, part-sculpture behind your bed as a bedhead. SHOP NOW.
temple and webster geometric screen
Natural Krizia rattan room divider, $239, Temple&Webster
Why fit in when you were born to stand out? This rattan portable partition is crafted from natural materials and is braided by hand in Spain, making each piece completely unique. It’s the perfect piece to hang a plant from, or stand near your wardrobe and use as extended hanging space. SHOP NOW.
bamboo screen
Room divider in natural bamboo, $87.99, Matt Blatt
We can’t get enough of curves and this natural bamboo screen divider is stunning. Customise it to exactly how you want – whether that’s wavy or straight, and give yourself some peace and privacy in your space. It’s made from durable materials, and can easily be rolled up and stored away when you’re not using it. SHOP NOW.