Make the most of a wide-open space with one of these creative (and easy!)
Plus, theopen floor plansof years past dont always jive with the need for flexibility and functionality.
and adds privacy when guests come by.
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This creative wood slat wall byDIY expert Liz Morrow.
The end result is a linear masterpiece that blends perfectly with the Mid-century modern style of her decor.
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Sometimes the best solutions arent reallynewat all.
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Create an Entire Room (From Scratch!)
A dividing wall of expansive windows and doors that still allows for visibility between the two rooms.
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Talk about a genius way to rethink a classic room divider!
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They also add a ton of additional storage, so they’re super useful," she says.
Or, Use Short Open Shelving
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Bottom line: you could’t go wrong with shelving.
Use it to show off some of your favorite collections or beautifully bound books.
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“Installing this is as simple as deciding where you want the room divide,” she says.
The heavier and wider the piece, the less likely the shelf will topple.
(Bolting it down is also a great safety measure.)
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Pumpa recommends the Modloft Pearl Bookcase; the Ikea Kallax unit is a less expensive option.
At the same time, it breaks up a large space to add drama and some privacy."
In a studio apartment, an extra tall headboard can offer a sense of division.
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Create a Floor to Ceiling Light Installation
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Let there be lightandartful division.
you could also DIY a series of down-lit strings or install curtain string lights.
“Working in NYC residential, Idesign a lot of small spaces.
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One of my favorite recent techniques is to hang wood dowels from the ceiling,” says Dunn.
“It separates the space organically while adding texture and filtering light nicely.
Pumpa agrees, adding that rope also works.
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They’re a great space saving solution and they’re also fairly easy to install.
Take standard accordion wood divider panels and paint them the same color as the walls in the room.
This will help it blend right into the background and make the space feel larger and less choppy.
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