35 Clever Room Divider Ideas – Folding Screen and Wall Partition Decorating Tips

As someone who once lived in a bedroom without its own door to slam shut, I know firsthand how transformative a room divider can be. I used an antique folding screen to create just a tad of privacy, but there are also tons of other designer solutions, from flex walls to interior glass partitions and more. Plus, aside from being functional, room partitions, folding screens, and separators can also introduce texture, dimension, and color. Whether it’s the illusion of privacy, some decorative personality, a small-space solution, or a strategic layout you’re after, these room divider and separator ideas might be just what your space needs. From folding screens to ceiling-high bookcases and even some makeshift rooms, read on for 35 ingenious (and, of course, stylish) room divider ideas from designer spaces.