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Creative Office Dividers

If your office is going through a remodel or you have the opportunity to design a great workspace from scratch consider ditching boring cubicle walls for some creative and stylish partition solutions. Keep in mind that these tips are applicable if you need to carve out a home office space within an open floor plan.

 Communal workspaces foster collaboration among team members as they are great for brainstorming sessions, but sometimes employees need to concentrate to get an assignment done and that’s where the privacy and noise reduction of a room divider comes in handy. But you don’t have to settle for the classic cubicle option, instead explore shelving. Bookcases do double-duty: they provide storage space for an organized environment and create a natural separation and sound barrier.

If noise reduction is not high on the priority list, you can explore materials like bamboo poles, laser-cut metal panels, or decorative chainmail curtains. This can look like an art installation while still functioning as a space divider that makes the room feel airy and allows light to pass through.

If you don’t want the room divider to be a permanent structure, fabric curtains are a great option. They provide privacy when you need it and open space when you don’t. They also contribute the visual design of a room, so don’t be shy in selecting a bold color or pattern for your fabric partition.

If you’re on a budget, palette wood is an option that’s easy on the wallet. It can be stacked vertically and bolted together for safety and it naturally gives the room a rustic feel. It can also be ‘prettied up’ with paint and it is structurally sound enough to withstand the weight of hanging framed artwork on it.