Sometimes a big room is just too big, the space impractical to fill. WIth a sliding hanging room divider, you can cut that space in half, dedicating a different purpose to each side. Great for putting a home office in your bedroom, but keeping both concepts mutually exclusive, or for closing off a special space from prying eyes, these simple to install room dividers can replace any swinging door.
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Varying Sized Freestanding Sliding Panel Room Divider
Canora Grey
Perfect for: Temporary adjustable room divider
What we like: Customization of panel amount
Not great for: Blocking light
This 0.75” deep by 26.5” tall folding room divider offers full customization, from choosing 22 colors to how many panels - 3, 4, 5, 6, or 8 - and the width size - 31 selections.
$80.99
$98.99
Designer Advice:
Foldable room dividers with multiple rice-paper panels are popular for creating a defined room separation. Rice paper is lightweight, making it easy to move. And it’s opaque, meaning you can’t see through it, giving you visual privacy. However, it does not provide discreteness from audio. And a wood frame can create a neutral aesthetic over the rice paper.
What Users Say:
Precisely what I needed—lightweight but sufficiently sturdy, folds up small, and two-way hinges so it can be a divider or a video background or a recording nook.
Hanging String Curtain Floor to Ceiling Room Divider
House of Hampton®
Perfect for: Vintage boho glam
What we like: Easy install and large selection
Not great for: Creating privacy
This double-sided 78.74” long hanging room divider is made of glittering silver wire woven with colored yarn to add an elegant sheen. You can put this 39.37” wide by 0.5” deep on a wire, tension rod, or pole.
$17.99
$18.99
Designer Advice:
String curtain sliding room dividers can be a great way to add a temporary separator to split a room into two portions. It can easily create two defined spaces out of one area. But these separators are more for aesthetics than for privacy. You can still see and hear through the glimmer wire strands. Hang them on a rod for sliding.
What Users Say:
It adds such a beautiful shimmer and shine and looks so elegant.
Neutral Wood Slatted Sliding Wall Panels
Highland Dunes
Perfect for: A neutral tropical aesthetic
What we like: Multi-tonal effect.
Not great for: Allowing light to shine through
Choose from four neutral finishes and three-panel customizations - 4, 6, or 8 pieces attached by hinges. The freestanding foldable frame has a rustic louver shutter slatted style with 15.5” wide individual panels that stand 67” tall.
$142.99
$169.99
Designer Advice:
Folding sliding room dividers like these customized wood panels can divide a room into sections without destroying an open floor plan. The hinges allow for easy folding and moving of the panels. And the wood slats provide privacy, while the foldable wood frame adds lightweight stability. In addition, the warm earthy tones of the natural wood finish enhance the neutral look.
What Users Say:
Very light to move, well-built and effectively screens.
Plastic Vinyl Folding and Sliding Room Dividers
Plastic vinyl folding and sliding room dividers are the cheapest option you can choose. Today companies are making them more stylish using faux wood designs and other marbled patterns.
A plastic folding room divider looks wonderful in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, and closets. Use these in narrow hallways where wall space is minimal.
Faux Wood Plastic Double Sliding Room Dividers
Accordion-styled double sliding room dividers are impressive compared to single room dividers. The faux glass and wood design create a more charming and luxurious feel.
These are terrific options if your wallet is feeling light lately. Double sliding room dividers separate rooms with small entryways.
Polyester Ceiling Track Room Divider Panels
Oftentimes, ceiling track room divider panels are used on glass patio doors. They can also be fashionably used as room dividers.
These sliding room dividers provide a modern and contemporary flair. You can purchase panel room dividers with patterns or solid colors.
Metal and Glass Sliding Room Dividers
DIYHD
The traditional metal and glass sliding room divider is sturdy and will not blow around when your fan is turned on. They operate on a rail system making them glide easily from one side to the other.
Clear tempered glass and metal-framed sliding room dividers are cleverest separating offices and other rooms. They are also fantastic separators for dining rooms and bathrooms.
Wood Sliding Room Dividers
Wood sliding room dividers are an admirable way to spice up your room in seconds. Solid wood doors provide you with the most privacy, while wood doors with frosted glass cutouts allow light to shine through.
Solid wooden hanging sliding room dividers without glass look the best in rustic décor. White painted Barnwood dividers are perfect with the farmhouse theme.
Clear Glass Sliding Room Dividers
Doors22
A floor-to-ceiling room divider does not necessarily need to obstruct another room. Take for example this lovely clear glass sliding room divider.
They keep your floor plan open while separating two rooms from each other. Sometimes, people decide on this option for energy efficiency purposes.
$2079.99
$1729.99
Frosted Glass Sliding Hanging Room Dividers
Full-length frosted glass sliding hanging room dividers are gorgeous in living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and closets. Some room dividers come with a cover plate to hide the track for a seamless allure.
Frosted glass sliding room dividers stand out the most when they are placed near a window to allow natural light to transmit through them. The ones that come with a sunken handle prevent your clothes from catching and tearing.
Rod Curtain Floor to Ceiling Room Dividers
RoomDividersNow
Rod curtain sliding room dividers are a little less hassle compared to curtains that slide on tracks. They can be attached to ceilings or between walls.
This sliding room divider can be easily installed in a studio apartment or condo between bedroom and living room spaces. The two-curtain pair is a cheaper option than double doors.
Wooden Nature Folding Room Dividers
Bohemian and coastal interior decorators love these folding sliding room dividers. The nature print on wooden material makes you feel like you are in the Amazon!
They provide privacy and can be left up or folded down easily. This nature-inspired wood sliding room divider is classy and will not break the bank.
Fabric Curtain Sliding Room Dividers With Track
RoomDividersNow
Curtain floor-to-ceiling room dividers don’t all look like hospital curtains. You can find them in all sorts of colors and patterns, and most are weighed down.
Sliding room dividers with tracks are like curtain rod room dividers only the design looks more flawless. The glossier the curtain, the more glorious it is.
Tin Freestanding Sliding Room Dividers
Gracie Oaks
Freestanding sliding room dividers are a wonderful alternative for individuals that live in temporary situations or leases. Add a tin and wood folding room divider to your room for an industrial or rustic farmhouse complexity.
Another plus to utilizing metal sliding room dividers is, they aren’t knocked over easily. Double-sided print lets you enjoy your functional décor from both sides.
Transparent Sliding Room Dividers
House of Hampton®
Plastic acrylic sliding room dividers can be a fashion statement if you use them correctly. You can see through them and divide a room at the same time.
This acrylic transparent sliding room divider is a terrific option for people who appreciate open floor plans but still want designated rooms. Eclectic designers appreciate these!
$19.99
$25.99
Wood and Rice Paper Folding Room Dividers
Red Barrel Studio®
When you hear paper, you automatically think cheap and brittle. Rice paper doesn’t look cheap and it is surprisingly sturdy.
The brown rattan look on this sliding room divider gives an impression of comfort. Place these sliding room dividers between living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, bedrooms, and bathrooms.
Artistic Décor Folding Room Dividers
Phillips Collection
Are there any bicyclists and art lovers out there? If so, metal art made with bicycle wheels is a creative way to add a sliding room divider between rooms.
You can find all sorts of chiseled pieces fused to create a folding and sliding room divider. Get inventive and go all out!
$1369
$1649
Picture Frame Sliding Room Divider
A&B Home
You don’t see picture frames purposefully built into sliding room dividers that often. It is a creative way to feature all your best memories.
This freestanding sliding room divider delivers an antique charm to your home. Invite family over to parade your picture frame room divider.
$666.17
$1439.85
How to divide a studio apartment
My friend has a small apartment with one big space. We was thinking how separate rooms, so he decide to try the classic sliding doors with wooden construction. It's an easy and cheap manner to create fantastic home.
A functional and decorative room divider with solid wooden frame in a walnut finish. This durable and attractive construction also includes aluminum and frosted glass. Thanks to these materials, this divider is solid and decorative.
Sliding Room Dividers Ikea
This stylish room divider is an excellent way to place your intimate space inside the small apartments. Simple design is elegant, does not take up a lot of space, and additionally introduces a cozy atmosphere for the decor.
If you need something a little more original and still extremely functional then this sliding door will be perfect, since it provides an easy addition of privacy to any space without you having to built another wall.
10 Astounding Sliding Room Dividers Photo Ideas
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sliding panels as a room divider
This construction is a functional and original element for room dividing into smaller spaces. It features three sliding panels with durable and decorative wooden frames. Brown and white colors of this divider look good in many rooms.
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Noelle 38" W x 68" H Metal Single Panel Room Divider
It’s easy to carve out new spaces in your home with this single panel bamboo room divider. At 38” wide and 68” tall, this bamboo and cotton room divider uses tension rods and manageable installment to create different dimensions or storage space in any decor.
Wood sliding hanging room dividers
Large sliding doors blend with the wall and create large planar surface; wide doorway maintains the feel of spaciousness, though the doors can be closed at any time to divide the apartment. Worthy solution for small apartments.
Astound your guests with those breathtaking, sliding, hanging room dividers! They are very easy to use, provide a proper level of privacy and convenience, and make a perfect solution for separating your bathroom from your bedroom.
Ikea Sliding Doors Room Divider
Pretty-looking contemporary room divider with sliding panels on a frame. Panel curtains are made of polyester fabric in beiges, browns and blues with solid or delicate floral patterns. Curtains are machine washable and can be ironed.
Sliding room divider in oriental style. It consists of 3 panels decorated with floral theme. Adds freshness and elegance to all kinds of interiors.
Room divider mounted on sliding panel. It is made of thick fabric and decorated with sophisticated pattern. Application in all kinds of interiors according to taste and need.
Sliding doors for dividing living room, kitchen, dining room and others interiors as needed. It is made of glass and fitted with metal handle. Modern design for each home.
Thanks to these sliding doors you'll be able to successfully separate your master bedroom from your bathroom. The doors are constructed of wood and painted in white, equipped with cut out holes instead of traditional handles.
Rustic bedroom bathroom
If your house is big enough, with enough space to divide, you can try this heavy, sliding door. The door is designed in an industrial style, using distressed sheet metal. It looks quite impressive, and thanks to it, your privacy will be more than guaranteed.
This big room divider is ideal for large spaces. Its neutral white color and durable wooden construction are its very important advantages. It features a stylization of sliding doors and it includes shelves for books and other items.
To divide the space and to look good while doing so. A room divider can hide an area which you’d like to keep private, direct foot traffic, provide a decorative background or define a space… or everything at once!
Bedrooms, lofts, large multi-purpose spaces, studios… we can’t think of a room that couldn’t use sliding hanging room dividers, as long as they are chosen appropriately.
Actually, they may be the cheapest solution for dividing your space without hurting the aesthetics. Just think about it – no need to install doors or build walls! Of course, the final price depends on the materials – mahogany room dividers will be more expensive than those made from rice paper.
Not at all, and you can find plenty of guides online. However, if you are a total stranger to installing furniture on your own, it may be a safer bet to look for a professional in your local area. Installation of dividers shouldn’t cost too much, and you’ll be sure it gets done right!
It’s good to keep the sliding room dividers cohesive with the rest of décor. After all, that’s why you choose dividers instead of heavy doors – you want them to be subtle, to blend with your design and be unnoticeable yet effective! Pick colours and patterns which fit the surroundings, and you can’t go wrong.
Yes, they come in many different shapes and forms. First, decide whether you want the etheral rice paper divider, or one made from solid panels. These can be made from wood, woven fibre, canvas, lacquer or faux leather. Your choice should be dictated by the character of your interiors – for example, a Scandinavian house could use wood more than leather. Then, think what’s more important – decorations (printed canvas, dyed faux leather, Chinese lacquer) or functionality (plain white canvas, shoji, wood & fabric).
Of course. Depending on the height of your ceiling, you can get dividers which are 3, 4, 5, 6 or even 7 feet high. Same goes for width – dividers are usually made from between 3 to 6 panels, depending on the width of space.