Open-concept floor plans may be the single biggest design trend of the past decade. Even in cities known for traditional interiors, new apartment buildings and condominiums have embraced open layouts.

DEAR Debbie -- We have a mid-size basement room that I'd like to separate into two zones -- a small work station with my computer and files, and an area for sitting in front of the fire with the ...

For our latest lookbook, we've collected eight homes that make the most of space by using storage units and shelving as room dividers. The examples below show how much-needed storage space can be ...

The perfect way to maximise space or even create privacy (particularly if you’re a studio apartment-dweller), room dividers have become somewhat of a fashion statement when it comes to dressing your ...

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Those of us who live in tiny apartments have plenty of experience carving out a living room, dining room, kitchen, and bedroom from a 400-square-foot (or smaller) space. During these weeks of ...

Room dividers have an old, luxurious origin story: They were created for use in the palaces of ancient Chinese royalty. Some of the earliest room dividers have been dated back to 200 BCE. While they ...

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CRAFTY parents are turning simple Ikea shelving units into everything from room dividers to beds, by using a bit of creative thinking and some basic DIY. The Swedish homeware store is known for its ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The possibilities for personality-filled materials to use in your room divider are endless, from salvaged ...