Decorative Partitions For Zoning Space In A Room: Varieties And Design Features, Their Installation With Instructions

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-17 22:26

Playing with space: decorative partitions

It would seem that dividing a room so as to highlight separate zones in it and at the same time maintain a sense of spaciousness is impossible. But decorative partitions help to easily crank and not such a trick. After all, they not only fulfill the assigned task, but also make the interior more original, comfortable and interesting. After all, a room with an openwork or transparent partition cannot be called boring.

Content

• 1 Where and in which room do you need a partition

  • 1.1 One-piece
  • 1.2 Kitchen
  • 1.3 Bathroom
  • 1.4 Cabinet
  • 1.5 Children's
  • 1.6 Bedroom

• 2 What partitions are suitable for zoning

  • 2.1 Glass partitions
  • 2.2 Venetian blinds made of wood

  • 2.3 Plasterboard partitions

    2.3.1 Video: installation of a plasterboard partition

  • 2.4 Wrought iron partitions for rooms

    2.4.1 Video: wrought iron partition with stained glass in the interior

  • 2.5 Modular and furniture partitions made of chipboard

    2.5.1 Video: installation of a fixed modular partition

  • 2.6 Openwork partitions made of MDF

    2.6.1 Video: installation of a floating partition

  • 2.7 Photo gallery: design interior partitions

• 3 Making and installing a partition for zoning a room with your own hands

  3.1 Video: do-it-yourself lattice from slats

Where and in which room do you need a partition

The partition is a solid or openwork structure that separates adjacent rooms or parts of one space. Unlike a wall, a partition is an unloaded element, that is, it does not take on the load of the ceiling. The partition can have a height from 50 cm to the maximum possible for a given room, its width varies similarly, and the shape is set not so much by the geometry of the room as by the functionality.

Even a low partition can provide visual zoning for a small space.

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Most often, partitions are found in one-room apartments with a separate kitchen and studios (when the space is fully open), which is caused by the natural need to hide some areas from the eyes of guests. Hiding a double bed behind such a structure is a completely rational and feasible solution, especially for those who are uncomfortable sleeping on the sofa or find it difficult to transform it. In this case, the bottom of the partition is made opaque, and the top is made openwork or translucent.

The through furniture partition successfully sets the logic of the room layout

The easiest way to do this is by installing a partition-rack with closed lower sections or by installing a ceiling cornice for dense curtains. If, in addition to visual fencing, sound insulation is required, various types of glass panels come to the rescue.

The partition in this case gives a feeling of coziness and isolation in the sleeping area, provides the necessary privacy for a couple with a child, allows the hostess not to blush when guests come unexpectedly. After all, now many people make the bed in the American manner, when the bed linen remains open, and this option is clearly not for strangers. The partition also allows you to install a sofa in the adjacent area and thus receive relatives with an overnight stay, which is impossible when the owners themselves use the sofa.

Transparent squares separate living areas at the same time and maintain an overall sense of spaciousness

An equally popular option for zoning a one-room apartment is the allocation of a hallway zone with wardrobes or partitions. This is not only convenient, but also removes the feeling of a walk-through room and makes the atmosphere more comfortable.

Kitchen

In studios, sliding partitions also often appear next to the kitchen area, since for those who like to cook an open version it often turns out to be impractical. But since the cooking space is small, it would be inappropriate to divide the room with a main wall.

It is worth closing the glass panels - and no one will interfere with the hostess to create

A large kitchen-living room is similarly divided, since in large spaces it is possible to equip separate full-fledged rooms.

A glass partition with a metal frame fits perfectly into a room with a classic touch

Bathroom

Another traditional area for installing partitions is a bathroom or a combined bathroom. In the first, at the expense of partitions, a shower stall is built, which is then closed with a curtain or glass door. When the bathroom is small, part of it is closed with a partition next to the attachment of the shower head and thus an analogue of the usual curtain is obtained. This solution is very practical and now interior designers in 99% of cases prefer it to the usual ready-made hydrobox with a pallet.

The glass block shower area looks luxurious and unusual

I have a partition in the bathroom that half-covers the bath. Up to a height of about 1 meter, it is made of a foam block and lined with tiles, and above it is fixed transparent glass on pelican clamps. If you wish, you can lie down in the bath and hide from the whole world, this corner is cozy, but thanks to the glass, it is not at all dark. During shower procedures, it protects perfectly, without it, part of the water would definitely fall into the sink, which is located immediately behind the partition. And due to the difference in the thickness of the foam block from the bottom and the glass from the top, we got a convenient shelf on which I keep bottles with shampoo, balm and shower gel. I can say for sure that this is a practical solution, including for families with children. At 2–3 years old, my little ones were afraid to stay behind an ordinary curtain and always splashed when the bathroom was open, but the transparent glass did not frighten them at all. The partition is now three years old, and despite all the life blows it has suffered, it looks new.

Brutal metal makes an excellent contrast to the light setting

In a combined bathroom, a similar design often appears next to the toilet. The partition helps to isolate this space and close the unsightly object from the one who is relaxing in the bathroom. By the way, psychologists have confirmed that a person, when performing the ritual of intimate hygiene, feels more protected and comfortable in a small space.

Cabinet

To solve work at home, do home bookkeeping or just surf the net, you also need a cozy space, but it is not always possible to allocate a separate room for the office and even simply equip it on the balcony / loggia. And the desktop located in the bedroom or living room does not interfere with the distraction of the worker at home. Anyone who has tried working in the same room with children or with the TV turned on will confirm the need for a separate corner. The needlewoman can say the same: neither drawing nor sewing is possible in the thick of things.

A very successful combination of wooden panels on the bottom and frosted glass on the top made it easier to arrange furniture

In such cases, partitions are also saved. If you have to work often and the occupation is responsible, it is worth making a stationary structure made of drywall with sound insulation. When it is important to simply hide and not be distracted by flickering pictures, you can get by with a sliding blind or a screen on legs.

Children

Often, parents do not have the opportunity to allocate a separate room for each child, and children, even of different sexes, have to live in the same room. When the kids are separated by several years or a boy and a girl live next to each other, there must be at least a screen in the room so that one of them can retire if necessary.

Unobtrusive zoning of the room helped separate the toddler's area from the teenager's corner

Stationary partitions made of wood or plasterboard should be as narrow as possible so as not to block the paths of the playing kids, and strong enough to withstand attempts to climb them. Of the movable ones, the curtain will be the safest: a curtain, a roller shutter fixed to the ceiling or blinds, which will definitely not harm the kids. If the room is quite large and with two windows, a stationary partition can generally divide the nursery into two separate worlds with a small common vestibule at the entrance.

It is better to divide the nursery of same-sex babies with a partition into sleeping and play areas

But if your children are more than fourteen years old, by agreement with them, you can use any type of partitions, even brutal metal structures (for boys) and forged products (for girls).

Bedroom

In the bedroom, it is sometimes necessary to separate a dressing room or a make-up area. Of course, a young couple is usually not shy of each other, so she does not need a secluded area for changing clothes, but having children changes everything. One-year-old toddlers and two-year-olds are already very actively interested in others, so hiding from them behind a screen is by no means superfluous.

Doing makeup behind an openwork white partition is much more pleasant.

In addition, kids are big fans of gutting wardrobes, dressers and makeup tables, so the ability to close one door and keep all their belongings in this way is extremely important for young parents. For such cases, you can make a stationary partition with a height of 1–1.2 m, so that the mother has the opportunity to watch the baby while she is applying makeup, ironing or other things.

Even a symbolic hint of division of space works to create comfort.

What partitions are suitable for zoning

If you have planned to divide the room, you need to carefully consider the operation of the resulting functional areas. The bedroom is usually separated by a fixed partition, as it is difficult to imagine that you will ever need to open this part of the apartment to guests. On the other hand, the separation of the kitchen and the living / dining room is preferably mobile, so that smells do not spread during cooking, and when the table is laid, you can freely move from the workspace to the area with treats.

In addition, the partition can be:

• monolithic - all-glass or brick;

  

  Leaving part of the brick wall or imitating it with a partition with clinker tiles is a popular way of finishing

• frame sheathing made of plasterboard (frame made of metal profile, sheathed with plasterboard);

  

  The original shape of the plasterboard partition evokes memories of a tropical rainstorm

• frame-filling in the form of a wooden screen sheathed with fabric, or metal profiles with glass filling;

  

  A light screen filled with rice paper instantly gives the interior an oriental note

• louvered, that is, consisting of parallel and almost not fastened together elements.

  

  The accordion louver looks very impressive in a dark color

When classifying partitions, it is extremely important to take into account the material, since the properties of the finished structure depend on it. For example, a plasterboard wall will provide complete privacy, but it will not work to make it mobile. The blinds are lightweight, they are simply installed with their own hands and are even easier to use, but there is no need to expect sound insulation from them.

Glass partitions

Glass partitions are fashionable, beautiful and practical. In loft, minimalism, hi-tech and contemporary styles, they look so aesthetically pleasing that they are often used solely for decorative effect. In addition, in a low-light room, glass is perhaps the only option for zoning.

Transparent glass in a black frame will be a good option for a partition for true connoisseurs of a loft

The main disadvantages of glass are the ability to break it into sharp fragments and the need to regularly wipe visible surfaces. In the first case, I can rephrase the well-known phrase: be afraid of glass - do not put windows. Have you often broken windows in your apartment? You can be sure that the glass partition will not be more fragile. But in the second you have to confirm - yes, it gets dirty. My see-through bathroom divider only looks clean if I wipe it down after every (really every) shower. For me, this transparency was extremely important in terms of design, so I went for it deliberately. But if practicality is more important to you, take frosted glass, an option with a pattern or droplets. But in other rooms, glass can be cleaned no more often than cabinet facades and doors. By the way, I noticedthat fingerprints and dust collect only in the lower third, and at eye level, the partition seems to be clean for a long time.

If you do not like transparent glass as I love it, then one of the most important advantages of a glass partition for you will be the ability to decorate it in a variety of ways. Of those that almost every company offers:

• sandblasting or film matting. Of course, the trendy boom in matte patterns has already passed, but geometry and unobtrusive floral patterns remain relevant. In addition, you can always use a fully frosted glass;

  

  To emphasize luxury, diamonds are not always needed, sometimes skillfully frosted glass is enough

• lacobel or colored film is a great option when the partition is designed not only to fence off the place, but also to add an accent color. If the shade is bright, there is a reason to take film toning, which can then be removed and even replaced at minimal cost;

  

  Black glass will never go out of style

• jellied, film, fusing or ultraviolet stained glass is a risky design option (difficult to fit into the interior), but always very effective. When there is a risk that the drawing will quickly get bored, take a film one - if you wish, you can redo it with your own hands;

  

  Glass insert with stained-glass window effectively added the characteristic features of modernity to the interior

• decoration with faceted elements (when a pattern of pieces of glass with a beveled edge is glued to the glass) and engraving are the noblest ways of decoration that can be entered into any interior. Such a partition resembles a huge iridescent crystal, but at the same time it does not stand out for its flashy beauty.

  

  Facetted decorative elements can be small and intricate.

In addition to beauty and durability, glass partitions are also distinguished by the possibility of quick installation (4–6 hours for large sizes) and good sound insulation performance. If necessary, clear glass is supplemented with curtains, filament curtains or window blinds (as in offices).

Wooden louvred partitions

Wood is convenient because it is both a frame and a finishing material. In addition, it is easy to fit into any interior style, it is always safe and looks good. The cost of the structure varies depending on its complexity and the materials used. For a rack made of oak with hand carving, you will have to pay a tidy sum, but a frame sheathed with pine clapboard will cost quite cheap and after painting it will look just as stylish and noble.

Wood slats add a winning touch to any room

Among the advantages of wooden structures are also moderate weight and the possibility of installation after the wallpaper has been glued. This means that to add such a partition, it is not necessary to start a large-scale repair. By the way, on the basis of wood, you can make both stationary and sliding models, as well as movable screens and racks. But most often, blinds are formed from wooden slats from vertical or horizontal slats. This option allows you to simultaneously use the strength of the tree and ensure the transparency of the structure.

Among the shortcomings, only sensitivity to moisture can be called, but products from larch and heat-treated ash or oak are installed even in bathrooms. It is also not worthwhile to lay electrical wiring inside the partition made of wood; if necessary, it is better to make it external and hide it in a corrugation or decorative copper tube.

Plasterboard partitions

Plasterboard partitions are already considered an anti-trend, but with proper use they can become a stylish highlight. The main advantage of such structures is the ability to disguise themselves as a wall, they can be painted, pasted over with wallpaper, covered with plaster, tiles, etc. A narrow partition up to the ceiling will look like a logical and appropriate architectural element and will easily help to highlight a niche for a closet, bed or work corner. When you need to avoid the feeling of foreignness, ideally withstand the size, divide the room without loading the floors, and get by with minimal costs, drywall is the thing.

Possessing good taste, you can profitably fit even the most irrelevant elements into the interior.

But, on the other hand, you can add or remove a drywall partition only during repairs. If the ingenious idea of a new layout came to you after gluing the wallpaper, it is better to postpone its implementation or get by with a rack. In addition, the plasterboard partition cannot be thin, and this is already a noticeable disadvantage in a small bathroom, where you have to save every centimeter.

A simple plasterboard partition made it possible to better position the cabinet

Video: installation of a plasterboard partition

Wrought iron partitions for rooms

Metal in partitions is used in two versions - for the frame of glass products and in the form of forged elements. The former are suitable for modern styles, the latter are perfectly combined with classics, romantic, palatial, baroque, glamor. But the ideal space for a wrought-iron partition is an Art Nouveau room.

Laconic tree curls look gentle and unobtrusive

Among the undoubted advantages of forged partitions are originality and attractiveness, because each product is created using manual labor. There is always an opportunity to change the model for yourself, order a custom painting or come up with your own drawing. Such decor is very durable, it can be repainted several times, and when you get bored - generally apply on the balcony or make a trellis for curly flowers in the country.

Among the disadvantages are a rather large weight (complicates delivery and installation) and inconvenience in cleaning due to the large number of curved lines.

The combination of forging and stained glass can create a fabulous atmosphere in the house.

Despite the fact that forged elements seem incredibly delicate and fragile, they still remain metallic. Once I was seduced by a beautiful wrought-iron bedside table and happily used it for several weeks. But one morning I tried to turn off the alarm, and the phone fell from the table down. After a single blow to the curl on the leg, the shock-proof Japanese smartphone had to say goodbye. Therefore, if you already decide to install forged products at home, let them be on top or located in places with a minimum opportunity for impact, especially when a hyperactive tomboy of any gender is running around the house.

Video: wrought-iron partition with stained glass in the interior

Chipboard modular and furniture partitions

Zoning a room with furniture is one of the simplest tricks to make the most of the space. You can make a redevelopment without any repairs at all, and assemble the desired cabinet or rack with your own hands. Among the finished furniture, it also makes sense to try to find a suitable option, it can be a narrow bookcase, a console table or just 2-3 dressers placed in a row.

Transforming a large modular partition can be fun

Modular racks are very convenient to use as partitions, because they can always be modified to suit your needs. For example, at first the bed had to be perpendicular to the window with its headboard, and the partition had to reach the wall itself. Then the bed was moved with the headboard opposite the window and it turned out to be more convenient to place the partition in the center with aisles on both sides. You can't do this with a drywall construction, but a modular one will be transformed in a few minutes.

Video: installation of a stationary modular partition

Openwork partitions from MDF

With the advent of CNC machines, it became possible to turn MDF sheets into elegant openwork canvases. Such partitions in the Moroccan style always look very elegant, and many companies give the opportunity to cut a pattern according to their own drawing. Therefore, when it is necessary to give the interior an exclusive touch, designers give preference to MDF partitions.

Exclusive room decoration in the form of openwork MDF partitions will immediately transform a boring interior

They are completely safe, can last for decades, can be painted in any color and take any shape. Among the shortcomings - the inability to repair with your own hands and the presence of a frame that holds the entire structure (in openwork forged partitions, the frame is optional).

Thanks to the plasterboard frame, the openwork partition looks like a painting

Video: installation of a floating partition

Perhaps the ordinary man in the street will have enough of the described types of partitions, but designers often prefer to create something exclusive. Since some of them can be repeated with your own hands, it is worth asking for ideas from the pros.

Photo gallery: design interior partitions

One of the exclusive design techniques is the combination of an openwork partition and a console table

A movable partition wall cabinet will become a rather expensive, but effective way of zoning.

The metal mesh as a partition will suit the most daring connoisseurs of beauty and functionality

An individual landscape stained glass window will be an excellent choice if you want to arrange a custom partition

When the matrimonial bedroom has a separate bathroom, the partition between the rooms can be transparent.

Only a designer can combine such different partitions in one interior.

When using end cuts, a very original interior is obtained

Making and installing a partition for zoning a room with your own hands

If you do not have fun with welding metal at your leisure and do not hide a CNC machine in the garage, you will not be able to make openwork partitions. The manufacture of plasterboard structures requires construction skills and several days of work in non-residential premises. Therefore, we will consider the manufacture of a simpler partition that can be mounted independently and without damaging the interior.

Do-it-yourself wooden lattice panel is easy to make

To make such a partition from wood you will need:

• 4 bars for vertical supports with a cross section of at least 5x5 cm. Their length should be equal to the selected height of the partition. If the width of the partition is more than 2 m, it is better to take more bars on the basis that the distance between them will be from 0.6 to 1 m;
• 3 strapping bars designed to frame the future grille. The section is also from 5x5 cm;
• set of horizontal slats. The length should correspond to the width of the partition or be slightly larger. The number depends on the height of the partition, the width of the plank and the size of the gap between adjacent horizontals;
• self-tapping screws for wood of medium length (specify based on the thickness of the timber and lamellas);
• wood stain, paint or wax.

Required tools:

• jigsaw for cutting wood;
• screwdriver with a bit for screwing self-tapping screws;
• square to control the correct cut;
• building level;
• roulette.

Let's get to work.

1. If necessary, sand the wood and saturate it with the stain or a preservative of your choice.

   

   You can make several trial colors or combine several shades in one partition

2. Cut the lumber to the desired size and lay the grate on the floor as you plan to install it. If there are no flaws, you can fasten the structure of horizontal and vertical slats with self-tapping screws or decorative nails.

   

   If you wish, you can experiment with the direction of the planks.

3. Fix the bars to the wall, floor and ceiling (if the structure is planned to be up to the ceiling) in the place where the partition will be installed. Use long dowels to hold the guides securely. Install the prepared grill by screwing it onto the self-tapping screws to the guide bars. If necessary, attach the upper horizontal strap to the vertical bars.

   

   When you need to screw in a self-tapping screw at an angle, it is worth pre-drilling a hole of a smaller diameter

4. Clean the structure and paint it, cover it with varnish or stain. If the wood was decorated in advance, it is enough to eliminate the defects that arose during the installation process. Self-tapping screws can be hidden under putty or special stickers, or they can be left in plain sight as a brutal decor.

   

   The color of the putty should be matched to the stain

By changing the width of the bars, the size of the gaps, the direction of the planks and the colors, completely different partitions can be created according to this principle.

Video: do-it-yourself lattice of slats

If you still doubt the practicality or attractiveness of the partition, make the simplest screen for your home. Surely soon you will see that the ability to zone the space at will is very convenient and entertaining.