7 ingenious room dividers perfect for small homes

By Home & Decor Team - 17 Jun 2016

16818-distinctidentity-photo-4-5 — To carve out a home office within the combined master bedroom and second bedroom space, a curtain was used in place of a solid partition for a softer, less obstructive effect. When the couple aren’t working on their computers, they spend a lot of their time watching movies from the comfort of their bed. A small niche conceals an Apple TV unit that streams TV shows and movies to the wall-mounted television set. When the curtains are drawn and the lights are dimmed, the space “feels like a cinema,” enthuses the homeowner Kelvin.

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Zoning is crucial for defining the different spaces and functions within a home — even if it's a small apartment. All you need is some creativity to ensure that they're both multi-functional and pleasing to the eyes. Behold these 7 creative examples that’ll teach you how!

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Best suited for small homes, a glass partition divides a space without creating a visual barrier.

(Interior design by Dwell Interior Design)

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The ebony drapes, when drawn, turn into a makeshift divider that adds more privacy to the sleeping area.

(Interior design by DistinctIdentity)

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This full-height cabinet separates carves out a dressing nook from the rest of the bedroom, lending the cosy space a walk-in wardrobe feel.

(Interior design by Free Space Intent)

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This rotatable TV panel is a clever way to partition the living and dining area as it's both a storage unit and TV console as well.

(Interior design by Celsius Ink)

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A divider-bookshelf like this not only segregates the different zones in a home, but also double as display shelves as well.

(Interior design by Mong Design Studio)

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Fancy a more oriental scheme? Look no further than a retro-patterned metal screen. To adapt it for different uses, attach sliding panels to it for increased mobility.

(Interior design by Spacedge Designs)

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Practical and pretty, this bright yellow statement partition displays knick knacks on open shelves and stores unsightly material behind closed cubbies.