Today, you can make a redevelopment of an apartment or office in various ways. You can, of course, demolish part of the wall and install it in another place. But for this it is necessary to fulfill a number of requirements dictated by regulatory documents. Much easier to install a simple partition. If earlier ordinary screens were most often used (for example, in communal apartments), then by now their time has gone. They were replaced by transformable partitions. A variety of types and materials allows you to fit them into any interior. And they are used not only in apartments. Partitions are widely used for zoning large areas in offices, kindergartens and other premises.
Design Features
Transformable partitions are located in the middle between the interior wall and the screen. Their main function is to divide the room into severalzones. Moreover, the partition can be folded or moved to the side, which allows you to combine the space into one. The use of such designs is justified in rooms of different sizes.
There are a number of requirements for transformable partitions. First of all, they must be stable and safe. On the other hand, there should be no gaps between them and the walls (ceiling, floor). And of course, do not forget about the appearance. The material and finish is selected in accordance with the interior. This takes into account the functional load that is assigned to the partition.
Division into types
There are two types of transformable partitions:
sliding;
folding
The first option is similar in principle to sliding doors. Their movement occurs due to guides fixed on the ceiling and floor. This type of construction is most often used in public places, office buildings. A sliding transformable partition for a kindergarten can also be used. For example, to separate the sleeping area from the play area. Thus, they can be combined or separated. In addition, structures of this type are widespread in offices, where the employee should have his own personal space to work.
Folding partition is most often found in apartments. This is due to the fact that they are much easier to install. Yes, and during operation at home, theyturned out to be much more practical and convenient.
Selection of materials
Different materials can be used to make transformable partitions:
wood (chipboard, fiberboard and so on);
plastic;
glass;
metal (including forging);
plexiglass
The choice of material depends on various factors. For example, glass transformable partitions perform their intended function and divide the room into parts. But at the same time, the degree of their transparency can be different, which visually preserves the unity of the room to some extent. This material allows you to create various patterns and patterns on its surface.
Unlike glass, wooden partitions are most often made deaf. They do not allow you to see what is being done on the other side of them, completely isolating parts of the room from each other. In some versions of wooden partitions, there may be specially made holes. In them, for example, you can make a shelf for interesting accessories or install a TV.
Transformable partitions in the apartment
These designs are widely used in residential buildings with a small area. Including studio apartments. For example, they allow you to separate the kitchen area from the dining room, the living room from the bedroom.
Baffles are also used in the bathroom. In this case, they allow you to separate the toilet from the bathroom (in a combined bathroom), a shower cabin from the rest of the space. In such situations, most oftenglass partitions with an aluminum frame are used. In the shower, the design goes from floor to ceiling. This protects the room from the spread of steam and moisture. In the toilet, partitions may not reach the ceiling. They can be lower, for example, to the level of the door.
Partitions in the office
It was previously believed that the team works better if they are in the same room. But now this point of view has changed dramatically. It has been proven that for more fruitful work, a person needs his own personal space. This allows him to focus all his attention on the tasks assigned to him.
Modern designs can combine or divide space as needed. And it's easy enough to do so. And special acoustic options will protect against the penetration of extraneous sounds.
In offices, a sliding type of transformable partitions is most often used. They work simply. Guides are fastened to the floor and ceiling with the help of fasteners (self-tapping screws). On the partition wall itself, rollers are attached, which move along the guides, thereby moving the entire structure.
