Room Dividers
Room dividers and folding privacy screens for studios, shared bedrooms, home offices and open-plan living. Choose from 1 to 8 panels in fabric, rattan, poly rattan, water hyacinth and timber-look louvre, clover-cut, shelf and pegboard designs.
Most stand 170–220cm tall. Colours include beige, cream white, black, anthracite, grey, brown, oak and natural.
How many panels do I need in a room divider?
Measure the width you want to screen, then pick a panel count that covers it with a slight zigzag.
A folding screen needs to angle to stand up, so it covers less than its full flat width. As a guide, 3 panels span about 150–260cm, 6 panels about 300cm, and 8 panels around 325cm in this range.
| Style | Good for | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric folding screen | Light privacy, easy to move | Panel height, from 180cm to 220cm |
| Rattan or water hyacinth | Coastal and natural rooms | Woven gaps, so it is partly see-through |
| Louvre or clover-cut panels | Hiding a workspace or storage | Most are about 170cm tall |
| Shelf or pegboard panels | Display and storage on the screen | Keep loads light |
| Single panel | Hiding a corner or a bin | Needs a stable base |
| Tension pole and curtain | Rentals, fitting floor to ceiling | Adjusts from 82cm to 314cm high |
How tall should a room divider be?
Around 180cm screens most seated and standing adults, and 200–220cm gives fuller privacy.
Several fabric screens here come in 180cm, 200cm and 220cm heights. Clover, louvre and shelf screens are around 170cm tall.
Can I move a room divider easily?
Yes, most fold flat and can be carried, and one 6-panel fabric screen has wheels.
Fabric screens are the lightest to shift. Fold them away against a wall when you need the full room back.
Can a room divider hold shelves or decor?
Yes. Some 4 and 8-panel screens have built-in shelves, and there is a pegboard screen you can hang small items on.
These work well behind a desk or as a backdrop in a living area.
Can I pay it off?
Yes. Pay with Afterpay or Zip, or check out with PayPal. A $93.20 4-panel fabric room divider is four fortnightly Afterpay payments of $23.30.
Pair it with
- Storage & Shelving – open bookcases that also split a room
- Armchairs – a reading chair for the screened-off corner
- Home Office – desks and chairs for a hidden workspace
