Collection: Screen

What job will your room divider do?

The right room divider depends on what you're separating and why. To carve a home office out of a living room, a solid folding screen blocks the view and cuts distraction. To zone an open-plan space without closing it in, an open slatted or rattan divider screen keeps light flowing as a partition. For privacy in a studio or shared bedroom, a taller, denser screen does the work. And as a decorative feature, a carved or patterned screen adds texture to a bare corner. Decide whether you want to block the view or just suggest a boundary, and the style follows.

How do you size a room divider?

Measure the gap you're filling and the height you need for privacy. A folding room divider with three or four panels covers a wider span and stands on its own, folding away when not needed. For a fixed zone, match the width to the opening. Height matters for privacy — a screen needs to be tall enough to block sight lines when people are standing, usually 170 cm or more. A folding screen's panels also let you angle it to stand stably and shape the space.

Timber, rattan or folding — which style?

Each style balances privacy and light differently. A solid timber screen blocks the view fully, good for hiding a work zone or creating real privacy. A rattan or woven screen filters light and keeps a space feeling open while still suggesting a boundary. A slatted divider does the same with a more modern look. A folding screen in any material is the flexible choice — set it up when you need it, fold it away when you don't. Match the style to how much you want to block versus keep the light.

What we'd tell a friend before they buy a room divider

Here's what the photo won't tell you. A folding screen only stands safely if it's angled — a divider stretched flat can topple, so plan to zigzag the panels. Check the hinge quality, since cheap hinges loosen and the screen won't hold its shape. For a divider you'll move often, weight matters: a heavy timber screen is stable but awkward to shift, while a lighter rattan one moves easily but tips more readily. Buy on the hinges and the stability, not just the pattern.

FAQs – get the answers you need

What's a room divider used for?
A room divider separates or zones a space — carving a home office from a living room, adding privacy in a studio, or hiding a corner. It does the job without building a wall.

Do room dividers block the view completely?
It depends on the style. A solid timber screen blocks the view fully; a rattan or slatted divider filters light and suggests a boundary while keeping the space open.

How tall should a privacy screen be?
At least 170 cm to block sight lines when people are standing. Shorter screens zone a space visually but don't give full standing privacy.

Are folding screens stable?
Yes, when angled. A folding screen zigzagged across its panels stands stably; stretched flat it can topple. Good hinges help it hold its shape.

Can a room divider be decorative?
Yes. A carved, patterned or rattan screen adds texture and a focal point to a bare corner, working as decor as much as a divider.

Pair it with

A room divider shapes a space; a few pieces finish the zone. Pair it with an armchair for a reading nook, a side table alongside, and a rug to anchor the area.

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