5 Creative Room Divider Ideas to Transform Your Space

A few years ago, open spaces were all the rage. 

We saw people tearing down the walls to connect their kitchen to their living room. We even saw people rendering hallways obsolete and turning them into extended living spaces. 

But as with all trends, the open-living fad has also run its course. As a result, we’re now witnessing the reemergence of separation, marked by a desire to build dividers. 

So, if you also want to close off an open space, we’ve compiled a list of 5 easy DIY room divider ideas to divide a large, multi-use space into smaller sections with a specific purpose. 

These projects are suitable for beginner DIY enthusiasts and don’t need more than simple tools and materials. 

Ready to make something useful for your space?

With just a little ingenuity, you can get 2 rooms out of 1 space in a few minutes. Here’s what you can DIY as a room divider by yourself: 

Repurposing a simple shelving unit into a bookshelf that doubles as a room divider is a practical and unconventional idea that’ll turn a few heads (including your own). 

Start by selecting a sturdy shelf that fits the height and style of your room. Open-backed shelves work especially well because they allow the light to pass through and maintain an open and airy feel while defining separate areas. 

Position the bookshelf where you want to create a division and ensure it’s steady – you have to avoid wobbling or tilting. Finally, anchor the shelves with a mix of your favorite books, decorative objects, and potted plants. You can even add baskets and bins for extra storage. 

If you want to add more personality, you can paint or wallpaper the shelving, include lighting like LED strips or small lamps, or decorate with family photos. 

If you’re looking for something more unique and visually striking – go with an artificial green wall. 

Despite the name, this isn’t an actual wall – it’s a flexible panel with artificial foliage mimicking vertical growth. Artificial vertical gardens can be an easy foray into DIY because they’re specifically designed to be easy to manipulate and install. 

But since the panel needs to be freestanding to be a room divider, you’ll need to use wood paneling as the base for your and hang the panels on both sides for a double-sided effect. You can get pre-finished panels and build them up to the desired height, then choose your favorite artificial green wall according to height and length specifications. 

Attach the faux greenery to the wood using staples or nails, and voila – a DIY room divider that lasts for years and doubles as a statement piece. 

Another easy, no-frills way to divide a room yourself is to install a curtain exactly where you want the separation. Start by deciding where you need division.

Once you choose your location, measure the width and height to make sure the curtain fits well. Install a rod across the space and choose a fabric that suits your style. We recommend using lightweight fabrics if you still want to maintain openness, and heavier ones if you want sound dampening and privacy. 

Following the installation, you can keep the curtain open so that the room stays airy or draw it closed to create separation. This choice is ideal if you want to make it easy to change your divider as your decor preferences evolve. 

Looking to get hands-on experience with actually building something? How about making a pony wall as your room divider? 

This option subtly separates spaces without closing them off entirely. To construct one, you need to mark its placement on the floor and ensure it’s straight. Then, measure the length you want your pony wall to be from the wall to the mark on the floor. Get lumber plates, cut them to the length of the pony wall, and connect them with studs. 

Once you do this, screw the pony wall into the framing, add drywall, paint it – and you’re done!

Want to have guests exclaiming “That’s genius!” when they see your fancy DIY room divider? All you need is a clothing rack – the ones that suddenly became very popular for small spaces. 

Now, you won’t use a bare clothing rack as a divider. Instead, this will serve as your base. Then, you can choose a patterned piece of fabric and drape it over the rack. Use safety pins or clothespins to ensure the side facing outward showcases the fabric’s design. 

Then, position the rack wherever you need to create separation. You can use it to hide a cluttered desk or divide an office nook. If you’re on a budget, this is the ideal DIY approach you can accomplish with items you likely already have at home. 

It might not be a designer divider, but it’s effective, functional, and a great temporary fix if you’re saving for a more permanent solution. 

Conclusion 

Our list might not be the longest one out there, but having 5 easy room divider ideas is a great starting point that won’t overwhelm you. 

Check out your space and determine which of these ideas fits best. Then, do some additional research on how you can incorporate your divider seamlessly. 

Once you get the hang of it and finish your first DIY project, you’ll be scurrying to find other ideas to implement, we know it. 

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