Room dividers have been in existence for many centuries. History has documented the use of room dividers in ancient palaces of India, china etc. Nowadays, they are used for decorative purposes, or to divide a very large living area into 2 or more portions or to provide privacy in studio apartments, bedrooms etc. But, other than all these uses, there is a room divider which serves a very innovative cause, namely education for kids. The room divider which we are going to learn about is the kids activity room dividers.

Scientists have long discovered that children start observing and learning new facts very early in their childhoods. This is the reason why learning toys for babies as young as 6 months old are becoming so popular. It is also a fact that kids learn better when something is taught in a relaxed atmosphere in the way of fun activities. This is the exact purpose that a kids activity room divider serves. Kids activity room dividers can be used in homes, schools, daycare centers etc.
There are a variety of kids room dividers for kids of all ages. For babies and toddlers there are alphabetical play panel room dividers with alphabets and colorful pictures written on them and dinosaur play panel dividers with pictures of colorful dinosaurs. Then, there is the beautiful baby corral room divider with 5 panels including a transparent panel, a mirror panel, a see thru mesh panel, a gable panel and a gable window panel which give limitless options for babies to enjoy while at the same time providing a safe playpen. The 3 way mini/maxi mirror room divider has 3 panels fitted with shatter resistant acrylic mirrors which any baby would find attractive. The big screen super set room divider is the ultimate divider for a childcare center. It is fitted with four supersized plain color panels combined with one transparent, one fuzzy loop, one see thru mesh, and one art display panel to make an eight screen super set which will keep the children occupied in fun play for a long time. All these room dividers are made of wood, vinyl, plastic and nylon, very durable to withstand wear and tear, sturdy so that they do not fall down and have rounded edges so there is no danger of babies cutting their hands or knees on sharp edges. They are mostly light weight which makes it easier to set up or fold away when not needed.
All these kids room dividers have multiple functionalities. They are educational, accelerating the learning process of babies, they provide hours of fun play to babies and they are also colorful and instantly decorate the kids bedrooms and play areas.

Room dividers are generally used for decoration, privacy purposes and for dividing a larger room into two or more portions. But kids room dividers have an additional use and that is to provide a fun and safe environment for learning and creativity.
Kids room dividers are available in many types, sizes, colors and are made of wood, vinyl, plastic, nylon etc. Room dividers for babies generally come in colorful panels with alphabets, pictures, mirrors etc which grab their attention and provide a safe place to play. Room dividers for toddlers, preschoolers and older kids have more functionalities and help children to write, learn, draw etc. For example, the tri-panel room divider has three panels of write and wipe dry erase boards which makes a wonderful way to write or draw. Similarly, the read and write room divider has write and wipe dry erase panels where the kids can practise their writing or even show off their artwork. This comes with open shelves where the writing supply can be stored. Other dividers which encourage writing or drawing include the twin mobile divider with double side write and wipe-out board, double sided flannel/chalkboard divider etc. If the kids have immense interest in drawing and painting, they can use the see-thru easel room divider with paint caddies which allows them to paint on both sides. There is also a kids room divider which can showcase their talent. It is called the play panel art display room divider, which comes in different sizes. This divider has pouches in which to display art and can also store art supplies.

Maybe your kids have lots of imagination and are interested in putting up plays. Then the storytime puppet theater room divider is the most suitable divider for them. This comes with two cloth curtains, with name of the show written on the chalkboard marquee and the showtime indicated by a toyclock. This room divider would bring out the imagination and creativity of your kids and would be a real hit for group or sleepover parties. Similar to this are the multi-play folding screen room divider or theater, costume center room divider, space-saver multiplay room divider, imagination station divider or puppet theater, mobile make-believe room divider and market stall room divider. All these dividers are a sure bet for hours of fun and creativity.
So, depending upon the age of your kids, get a suitable room divider for them and watch them enjoy themselves and entertain their friends. In addition to entertaining the kids and accelerating their learning process and creativity, these kids room dividers are a colorful piece of decor for the kids rooms.

The folding multi-panel kids room dividers can help in dividing a large kids bedroom into two portions to clearly define a playing and sleeping area. They can also help to add privacy when the bedroom is shared by two or more kids. Organizing a kid’s bedroom also becomes easier with a kids room divider as it provides storage areas. When a kids room divider is kept against a wall, the area between the divider and the wall could also be used for storing toys and other kids stuff.

Finally, these kids room dividers can also be used just for decoration and to brighten up the kids bedroom with their lively colors and with the kids’ own artwork. Dividers with colorful dinosaur artwork and mirrors would keep little kids engaged in playing for a long time.
The kids room dividers are also very safe to play with as they have rounded edges and corners. They are also fitted with smooth rolling casters which make it easy to move even by the kids themselves.

 Room dividers can also be used on outdoor deck area or the area where you put outdoor furniture. When a decorative room divider made of wood, metal, fabric with oil painting etc is placed on the outer edge of the deck, around these furniture, they not only provide privacy for having a relaxed lunch or dinner outdoors, but they also enhance the beauty of the deck.

During hot summer days, these outdoor room dividers can also provide some shade from the brutal sun. One of my friends who used to live in a second floor apartment, had her bedroom balcony facing east. During summer, she placed an outdoor room divider right outside the patio door and it provided her with much needed shade.

 While deciding on an outdoor room divider, make sure to select one which would withstand the outdoor elements like heat and the cold temperatures. For example, if you put a bamboo room divider outdoors, it will become discolored very soon. Consider this factor while shopping for an outdoor room divider.

A room divider was given its name for a reason – to divide a room. It divides larger spaces into smaller spaces, provides privacy in smaller areas and can also be used for decorative purposes. But, did you know that a room divider could also be used outdoors for the same reasons as we use them indoors? Let us consider how a room divider could be used outdoors.

Functionwise, the most common use for an outdoor room divider is at the swimming pool, spa or sauna area. After people go for a swim, or relax in the hot pool or sauna, when they need to come out of the pool, they require privacy to change their clothing. If there is no changing area nearby, the room divider comes very handy in this situation. Most private swimming pools are now adorned with decorative wooden room dividers or metal room dividers, which provide privacy for the residents and provide a secluded spot for changing their attire. In addition to providing privacy, it also provides a decorative touch to the garden. While selecting a room divider for the swimming pool area, one should make certain that the screen is opaque like hardwood or metal and not transparent like glass or thin fabric as the main concern here is privacy.

Converting a plain room divider into a more decorative piece needs only your imagination and a few art supplies available in any art and crafts store. Depending on where the room divider is going to be used, their decoration will also differ.

Bedroom – If the room divider in a bedroom is to be decorated, paste romantic photos of the couple or even blow up of natural sceneries which would lighten your mood and make you relax. If decorating the room divider with posters, make sure they are blue or green in color, as these colors will relax you.

Wherever the room divider is to be used, you could additionally create colorful borders, using shiny/glossy paper or fabric, lace etc. These are only a few suggestions to decorate your room divider. Let your imagination and creativity take over to create a masterpiece.

Converting a plain room divider into a more decorative piece needs only your imagination and a few art supplies available in any art and crafts store. Depending on where the room divider is going to be used, their decoration will also differ.

Living/Dining room – If the room divider is to be used in the living room to divide a large room into smaller portions or to divide a living/dining combo, you could make it personal by gluing family portraits, photos of your kids, pets etc. The room divider can also be decorated with a colorful throw just like the ones we use on couches. Some people even decorate the room divider  with sheer silk curtain materials draped on it to look like a window. Small mirrors with colorful borders could be glued on the room divider in patterns or a large decorative mirror could also be hung. Long strands of colorful beads could be used just like curtains. You could even hang colorful artwork or natural sceneries.

If you are in the market for a room divider , you would have noticed that the beautiful, decorative room divider screens are slightly expensive and could cost a few hundreds or even thousands of dollars. So, what do you do, if you would like to decorate your room with a room divider screen but your budget is very limited? Well, you could go for the not so expensive models which will cost less than $100 and are mostly functional in value, in the sense that they are mainly used to divide a room into smaller portions or are used for privacy purposes. With a few additions and touch up, you could make the simple room divider to become a decorative piece, exhibiting your taste and flair for fashion.

Converting a plain room divider into a more decorative piece needs only your imagination and a few art supplies available in any art and crafts store. Depending on where the room divider is going to be used, their decoration will also differ.

Room dividers can  be classified in terms of style. There are oriental room dividers with an Asian touch of painting, Japanese Shoji screens and decorative room dividers from India. People who like a French look may be interested in one of the room dividers with elaborate metal handwork. People who love art and people who like a soft touch to their decor can go for the wooden/fabric room dividers tastefully painted with natural sceneries. People who are traditional, who like antiques or a tropical touch to their decor would definitely be attracted by the wooden room dividers with intricate, handcarved decorations.

With such an array of room divider screens available, there is definitely a room divider screen to satisfy everyone’s needs, taste and wallet.

If you would like to include a room divider screen in your home decorating project, you are not alone. More and more people are looking forward to use a room divider screen in their home and office not only for its utilitarian value but also as a decorative piece. There are a variety of room divider screens available in the market to suit everyone’s taste, requirement and budget. Let us look at the broad classification of room divider screens available.

Based on design of manufacture, they are classified as 2/3/4 panel room dividers, movable or immovable room dividers, folding/self standing room divider etc. Their weight can vary from 20lb to 70lbs and more. Prices vary from $50 to a few hundreds and even a few thousands of dollars. Materialwise, room divider screens can be classified as wooden room dividers made of various quality woods including pine, bamboo, seagrass, birch, hardwood etc, metal room dividers made of iron, brass etc, dividers made from fabrics including canvas, leather/faux leather and glass dividers. Based on their function, they can be classified as indoor, outdoor, storage etc. Further classification would include antique, contemporary, modern etc.