Room Dividers

40 Clever Room Divider Ideas

These room dividers not only maximize space but also double as works of art. We've put together 40 different ways to divvy up a room using bookshelves, curtains, metal and more.

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License Plate Room Divider

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Here's a stylish way to divide spaces with vintage license plates.

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Custom Upholstered Room Divider

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Delineate a bedroom work area from sleep space by customizing inexpensive, bi-fold doors to create a one-of-a-kind room divider.

License Plate Room Divider

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Stylishly divide a space in just a few short steps using vintage license plates.

License Plate Room Divider

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Here's a stylish way to divide spaces with vintage license plates.

DIY Room Divider

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Add privacy to any room with this simple room divider that you can customize to match your decor.

Bedroom Divider

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Inexpensive bifold doors, paint and fabric help divide spaces in a room.

How to Make a Multipurpose Room Divider

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Separate your spaces with a multifunctional room divider that is upholstered in a patterned fabric on one side and painted with chalkboard paint on the other.

Delineate With License Plates

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Learn how to make this license plate divider to break up the open space in your home.

How to Create an Upholstered Wood Screen

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Upcycle flea market finds to create exciting new pieces courtesy of the DIY experts at HGTV Magazine.

How to Divide a Shared Kids' Room

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Use shelving and a creative paint technique to create an individual space for each kid in a shared room.

Asian Living Room

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We turn a room that looks like Chinatown gift shop into an Asian oasis.

Hanging Room Divider

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Using a vintage window, Taniya Nayak creates a visual divider in this loft.

Make a Bench With Built-In Side Tables

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A custom bench with side tables serves as a divider for an open-floor-plan living and dining room.

Colorful Attic Playroom

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Bold colors and creative room dividers section this bedroom-play space.

Paint-Splatter Room Panels

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These painted room panels are an easy way to divide space in large areas.

The Best Outdoor Privacy Screen Ideas for Every Space

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From roller shades to faux ivy, we're sharing the best outdoor privacy screens for every style, space and budget — because your backyard should be a judgment-free zone.

How to Build a Pony Wall (or Knee Wall) as a Room Divider

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HGTV's Carter Oosterhouse shows how to build a pony wall, sometimes called a knee wall, which is a short barrier that can help break up a large room into different spaces while still allowing the room to feel open. Start by measuring the area where you want the wall, and then cut your framing boards to fit. Assemble the frame, and then set it in place. Make sure the frame is plumb and square, then attach it to the floor and adjoining wall. Add another beam to the top of the pony wall, and make sure it's level; if it's not, use shims to level it out. Cover the wall using drywall or half-inch medium-density fiberboard (MDF). Paint the wall, then finish it out with trim. For a functional, attractive finish, consider attaching a top plate of 3/4" poplar with crown molding underneath.