{"id":1264,"date":"2017-12-14T17:30:43","date_gmt":"2017-12-15T01:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/?p=1264"},"modified":"2018-04-17T16:10:34","modified_gmt":"2018-04-17T23:10:34","slug":"using-room-dividers-to-create-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/using-room-dividers-to-create-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Room Dividers To Create Space"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Room dividers have been around for a long, long time. In 7th century China, they were commonly used by the royalty. Other cultures slowly picked the trend up on the way, and today, it&#8217;s one of the most widely used ways to create space.<\/p>\n<p>But more than simply creating a new space, a room divider can add a ton of style to your decor. You can play with geometric shapes and unusual materials to achieve an interesting and versatile\u00a0look.<\/p>\n<p>Take a look at these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/products\/cabinets-and-storage\/type_room-dividers\/\">stylish room dividers that are so now<\/a>. Each of them offers a great way to divide up rooms, create space and spice up your decor.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you can choose a unique divider with an open fretwork design.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1271\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1271\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1271 size-full\" title=\"A room divider with three shelves. \" src=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/room-divider.jpg\" alt=\"A driftwood and mirror three shelf bookshelf and room divider. \" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/room-divider.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/room-divider-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/room-divider-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/room-divider-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1271\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An open fretwork room divider with a bookshelf allows you to divide the room and use the shelves for storage and books.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The screen divides the room into two separate areas, yet provides the illusion of one space with the open fretwork of the design.<\/p>\n<p>Another great idea is to divide a living space with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/products\/cabinets-and-storage\/type_bookshelves\/\">bookcase<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1274 size-full\" title=\"A white bookcase at Lamps Plus. \" src=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/White-cube-bookcase.jpg\" alt=\"A Lamps Plus white 16-cube bookcase.\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/White-cube-bookcase.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/White-cube-bookcase-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/White-cube-bookcase-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/White-cube-bookcase-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The architectural feature of the bookcase creates a room within a room and provides storage and visual symmetry.<\/p>\n<p>To create the look in your own home start with a large white bookcase with an open cube design and frame in with molding. Then add books, vases, or pictures frames. Or even use it to showcase a collection!<\/p>\n<p>For a more contemporary look, choose a bookcase with a simple graphic repeating element.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever your room, whatever your style, using room dividers to create space is both functional and affordable.<\/p>\n<h2>More Home Style Ideas and Advice<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/designing-with-lighting-in-the-bedroom\/\">Designing with Light \u2013 Bedroom Lighting<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/lighting-for-living-rooms-and-family-rooms\/\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/how-to-buy-bathroom-lighting\/\">How to Buy Bathroom Lighting<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/lighting-for-living-rooms-and-family-rooms\/\">Designing With Light \u2013 Living Rooms and Family Rooms<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/designing-with-light-in-the-home-office\/\">Getting the Best Home Office Lighting<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/lighting-and-decor-for-apartments-or-condos\/\">Lighting and Decor for Apartments and Condos<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Room dividers have been around for a long, long time. 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