Using A Screen Wall To Create More Space

Space is at a premium in small homes or apartments, especially if your home or apartment is an open loft or studio apartment. You may be wondering what you can do with this open space to give it a bit more personality without completely ruining the style of the home. A screen wall is beneficial in these types of homes and apartments for creating a private space where it is needed, without ruining the flow of a room.

Wall screens are exactly what they sound like, mainly panels of wood that are held together by hinges that can be moved where ever they are needed. The designs are as varied as the number of trees under the sun, so picking out a wall divider that suits your needs could take a very long time if you do not have an idea of the decor you want. Wall dividers are highly popular in Japan where apartments and houses are tiny compared to their American counterparts. This is why you see so many wall screens that are designed to look like they are part of a Japanese house, using the bamboo and canvas styling.

Screen walls also come in many different sizes, depending on your needs. The standard size is three panels long, which is about six feet of space for dividing. The screens must be folded enough so that they can support themselves, so you cannot stretch them out to their full length. Height also varies, but they are usually around six feet tall, if not a little shorter.

Functional use of a screen divider can be had in any room of your house, including your bathroom. If you have a large bathroom you share with others, you can use the divider to change behind while you get in and out of the shower. If you have a large living room and you want to divide your office space from that of your living space, then the screen wall is the perfect solution to the problem. Of course, you will still hear any noise that goes on in the same room, but you will have your privacy for continuing your work.