subject: Tips For Choosing The Right Room Divider [print this page] Tips For Choosing The Right Room Divider Tips For Choosing The Right Room Divider
A room divider does more than just sectioning a room into segments. If properly chosen, tasteful room dividers can change the entire atmosphere of a room. In fact, room dividers were originally devised merely for functionality, but these days, they are decorative as well as functional. Room dividers come in all types of design-from basic to intricate patterns. If you are not enlisting the help of a professional interior designer, you may want to keep a few basic design ideas in mind when choosing your room divider. Here are some helpful tips to remember when buying room dividers: The amount of light into the room: In a room that's open to sunlight, you could choose a room divider that allows the free passage of light. On the other hand, if the room is too bright, pick a divider that filters and blocks the desired amount of light. Some dividers allow light to filter through, giving you control over the amount of light filling a room. In rooms that do not allow plenty of light, it is better to choose a room divider that has light screens. Light screens allow as much sunlight to come through as possible and they themselves give an illusion of light. Size of the room: Rooms size is one of the most important factors for choosing the right divider. Most people would not partition a small room. Even so, there are times when practical considerations force you to section off parts of a tiny room. In that case, it is better to use decorative barriers that look like works of art or add aesthetic value to the room. Fortunately, buyers have all the flexibility to choose any kind of divider they want, from simple and plain to artistic and elaborate. Room dividers are best placed in large airy rooms that allow plenty of light. You could use almost any kind of divider in these rooms. You may wish to section off a portion of a large room as a dining area. One part of the bedroom may be sectioned off to create a changing room and so on. If the children's room is too large, you could even convert one area of the room into a play area. Traffic in the area: In places that have a lot of traffic, like bathrooms and hallways, the room divider should be practical and useful. A delicate or intricate divider would be out of place in such areas. It is better to opt for a sturdy, fixed-in-place divider that can withstand the pressure of such areas.
