DIY Room Divider: Create Separate Spaces
Materials Needed
Living in a small home or apartment can be challenging when it comes to finding space for privacy and separating living areas. However, with a DIY room divider, you can quickly and easily create separate spaces while adding an attractive element to your home decor. We've put together a simple guide to creating your DIY room divider.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Three 8-foot wood strips
- Measuring tape
- Pencil
- Paint of your choice
- Paintbrush or roller
- Sandpaper
- Hinges
- Screws
- Screwdriver
- Fabric
1. Measure and Cut the Wood
2. Paint the Wood
Measure and cut the wood strips to your desired height, ensuring they are all the same length. Sand the wood strips, ensuring a smooth surface.
3. Attach the Hinges
Choose a paint color of your choice and paint the wood strips. Allow the paint to dry fully. If necessary, apply a second coat of paint for complete coverage.
4. Attach the Fabric
Lay the wood strips side by side and attach the hinges to the back of each strip at even intervals. Ensure that the hinges are of equal length to ensure a stable room divider.
5. Position Your DIY Room Divider
On one side of the room divider, attach the fabric to the wood strips. The fabric should be attached using screws and a screwdriver. The fabric should be pulled taut to ensure that it doesn't sag.
Conclusion
Once completed, position the DIY room divider where it is needed to create separate spaces. The connected hinges allow for the room divider to be folded and stored away as needed.
Creating your DIY room divider has never been more accessible, and with just a few materials, you can create a personalized room divider that meets your needs. Not only does a room divider act as a privacy screen, but it can also add an attractive element to your decor. By utilizing a few basic materials and following our step-by-step guide, you can create the perfect DIY room divider for your home.
For more DIY home and garden ideas and inspiration, check out Apartment Therapy and Better Homes & Gardens.
