Owners of one-room apartments and studio-type premises often have a desire to somehow delimit the space. For example, allocate a zone for wakefulness and relaxation. The modest areas of modern living spaces do not allow the construction of massive brick walls, so installing a dividing structure is an ideal solution.
Partitions in a small room should be miniature and airy. For larger rooms, solid structures can be used. What options are available to us today and what are their features, we will consider in our article.
Varieties of room partitions
Decorative types of fences are valued for their high light transmission. They are especially popular in cases where the second part of the room also needs sunlight. Usually such structures do not have a back wall or are made of transparent materials.
According to their structure, partitions (for space) in a room are of two types:
- stationary;
- mobile.
The first variety includes those structures that are installed onlong time. They cannot be moved. A striking example of such partitions are drywall products.
Mobile options include sliding and mobile varieties. These can be doors on rollers, screens, curtains, etc.
The materials used to delimit the space are also very diverse. If you have a desire to make a partition for zoning a room yourself, you can use absolutely everything: wood, metal, plastic, fabric, brick and much more.
Let's look at a few ideas that are already actively used in interiors.
Gypsum board constructions
Drywall is a versatile and easy-to-use material. That is why today it is very often used to delimit the zones of a room. A wide variety of partitions can be assembled from GKL sheets. Namely:
- designs with a large number of through shelves;
- with niches;
- backlit;
- with various glass fragments;
- with decorative inserts.
Gypsum sheets are characterized by low cost and ease of processing. Even a novice master can install such a design. Plasterboard partitions in a room can have a wide variety of designs. It can be a rectangular cabinet, a figured niche or a light free-form design.
In the equipped shelves you can install various interior items and evenhousehold appliances. See-through designs allow sunlight and fresh air to pass through well.
Wooden partitions
Barrier elements made of natural wood always look cozy and expensive. They can be made as one-piece cabinets or transparent structures from a large number of thin wooden slats.
Partitions for zoning the space in the room can be made from the lining left from the repair, from the available types of boards and bars of various sections. The design can be located both from the ceiling to the floor, and at half the height of the room.
Whatever the style of decoration of your room, a wooden partition will always look as organic as possible. It can be simply varnished or painted in the desired color.
Glass structures
Glass is also a great option for room dividers. Transparent designs are barely noticeable, and matte ones perfectly hide everything that is in the second part of the room.
If small children live in your apartment, choose tempered glass varieties. It is very difficult to break it. And if such a situation does occur, the product crumbles into small and non-sharp fragments.
Plexiglas is often used for space zoning. Outwardly, it looks like plastic. Such a partition can be painted in a wide variety of colors and even have a mirror finish. Similar Optionsfavorably emphasize even the most modest interior.
Features of forged partitions
Forged products always look expensive, stylish and very impressive. Such partitions will not allow you to hide what is happening in the second part of the room. They look light and airy.
Gracefulness of lines, elegance and a variety of shades can rarely leave anyone indifferent. However, such products are several times more expensive than all previous types. Only an experienced specialist can make them, so usually such fences are made to order.
At first glance, it may seem that metal partitions are not functional at all. But that's not the case at all. Durable construction can support heavy appliances, small wall cabinets and shelves.
Textile options
The cheapest, easiest and most affordable for self-production is the option of a textile partition. In the room, you just need to fix the cornice and hang a suitable canvas on it.
This type is most often used to separate the sleeping area. For such purposes, you need to choose heavy and dark canvases that will not let in sunlight. If the partition is used to separate the kitchen or workplace, you can choose light-colored textiles. It will provide the room with enough sunlight.
The advantage of this option is that it can be easily removed if necessary. curtaincan be opened at any time by combining the room together.
In addition to textile fabrics, a curtain made of a large number of threads with plastic elements and glass beads can be fixed on the cornice.
Sliding partition in the room: features
With all the advantages of the above options, sliding structures are considered the most functional and practical. They are presented in the form of guide bars located on the ceiling and floor, along which the doors ride. The functioning of the fence is carried out on the principle of a wardrobe.
Sliding partition for zoning a room can be made of natural wood, MDF sheets, glass and metal. The design perfectly copes with its main task: the separation of space. Such options are well suited for small spaces, as they do not take up much space.
When using sliding partitions, consider the following features:
- they do not let light into the separated room;
- require regular maintenance (basic mechanisms);
- may fail under strong mechanical stress (rollers easily fly out of the guides);
- does not absorb noise (as solid walls do).
Despite this, sliding doors are the only option that can make two full-fledged rooms out of one room. That is why they are most often found in one-room interiors.
Partition screen
Back inancient times, screens were used in the interiors of chic palaces. Practicality and functionality have returned them to modern design projects. Today they are considered a beautiful and fairly compact element of decor.
Partition screens for a room allow you to retire in a fenced space, while at any time they can be removed and hidden in a utility room.
The design of modern screens is limitless. They are covered with beautiful fabrics, sewn up with metal, decorated with glass, mirror and other beautiful materials.
Variety of finishes allows you to choose a partition for any style of room design. Products made of wood, glass and metal are considered the most durable and durable. Walls made of paper canvases are much easier to damage, but this does not make them lose their attractiveness and airiness.
The design of the screen can be represented by two, three and four walls. Depending on the number of paintings, the product can separate only a small corner or a whole half of the room. The cost of such fences varies widely. It will not be difficult for you to find a partition according to your taste and financial possibilities.
Rack railings
A ready-made rack can be used as a partition. If you have such a piece of furniture, then you can delimit the space without much cost. Just install it in the right place.
Mostlycases, a rack for arranging a partition in a room (a photo of a similar option is presented in our article) is made to order. The design is made according to the size and needs of the owner. It can be through, or it can have a back wall.
Most often this type of partition is very functional. Household appliances, indoor plants, dishes and other items are installed in it. If you are the owner of a studio apartment, you will like this element of the interior. It will protect the living area from the kitchen space, relieve you of the need to arrange a huge number of wall shelves and will not take up much space.
Summing up
As you can see, there are a lot of options for room partitions. If you have financial opportunities, you can order a complex design from expensive materials. It will help you define the space and become a chic decoration of the room.
If your budget is too modest, use more budget options. Get creative. Around you you will find many items with which you can cope with the task. These can be large houseplants, sofas, thick beaded threads, plastic pipes, and more. A DIY partition wall can outperform even expensive options!
