18 Best Room Dividers to Stylishly Separate Your Space—No Architect Required

The tiny display shelves on this room divider are like delightful, little surprises: You can’t fit much on each one, so opt for your quirkiest tchotchkes. Or use the space to display particularly beautiful ceramic pieces. Plants would also look right at home on these ledges. You’ve got options.

The brainchild of DwellStudio cofounder Christiane Lemieux, The Inside bridges the gap between high-quality bespoke and affordable furniture. One of the brand’s best-selling pieces is the custom scalloped folding screen, which opens to span about four feet. Whether you use this in a bedroom as a makeshift headboard or in an open-floor-plan living area, The Inside’s masterpiece will surely shine.

The Inside also offers this design with straight edges, should you prefer an angular style. Both the scalloped screen and the modern screen are available in a whopping 128 fabrics from established textile brands, including Scalamandré and Old World Weavers, to name a few.

In the style of French artist Christian Bérard, this 1930s 3-panel room divider, depicting “Ballet Russes” dancers, elegantly commands attention. Undeniably glamorous, this 8-foot-long folding room divider is one-of-a-kind. In fact, it was originally purchased in Paris in the 1950s and sent to an estate in Palm Beach before making its way to 1stDibs. You don't need to use this freestanding room divider in a living room or home office with sweeping views or sprawling ceilings for it to shine.

Perhaps one of the most famous, and prolific, design couples of the mid-century-modernist movement, Charles and Ray Eames designed pieces that were a perfect embodiment of the times: simple, organic, and functional. (No, we’re not talking about DIY IKEA furniture.) Designs such as the couple’s leather lounge chair and matching ottoman became instant classics; others, including the 1946 molded plywood folding screen, didn’t receive nearly as much attention.

The room divider, crafted of curved plywood panels and inner walnut plies, may be simply designed, but it masterfully defines a living space—whether there’s an open floor plan or not.

The rounded, tiered tops of this hand-upholstered screen softens its lines. It’s available in more than 25 fabrics, including florals, various animal prints, and woven lines (pictured). With so many options, it’s easy to find one to work with your home decor.

For something more rustic in your space, this folding room divider delivers. The shutters are excellent at filtering light as well.

Pegboard is still on trend in a major way and this room divider from Amazon is a total steal. Take it to the next level and find pegboard shelving sets to add extra functionality—a bonus for small studio apartments and work spaces.

Available in a white or black frame, this cane room divider is a great option for rooms that skew neutral in color palette. The woven design of this divider also allows for some sunlight to pass through—a big perk for those looking to create a separate work-from-home space without missing out on natural sunlight.

This screen divider has a delightful pop of color throughout its polka dot pattern—it’s a great option for adding a blast of personality to white walls. The velvet and embroidered texture of the divider also adds an extra zip of visual interest.

Brooklyn-based designers Ed Be and Jared Blake work to create designs that pay homage to iconic silhouettes of the past. This wooden room divider is slight, but the wavy shape gives it an edge.

Made of aluminum and solid wood, this freestanding room divider can be used to create temporary spaces. But it also looks great placed next to a wall, say, behind a few plants where it can add an element of layering to your space.

Those who live in a small space understand the importance of furniture that can do more than one thing. This room divider doubles as a bookshelf, giving it some major storage power. Available in five colors, you’ll have a great time turning your studio apartment into a multi-room space.

The various heights of the panels on this room divider give it majorly chic vibes. Add the velvet texture and lush color options and you have a statement piece on your hands. This is also a durable option for households with pets or kids.

This simple shoji screen gives the illusion of rice paper panels, which allow light through to fill your space. Purchase a couple and place them directly in front of a wall to add some instant serenity.

If you aren’t looking for a true privacy screen, the bleached driftwood incorporated into this design will become your favorite part of the room. It’s like adding a piece of art to your home.