How to Choose a Room Divider That Is Also a Style Feature in a UK Home

A room divider is usually chosen for what it does, separating one area from another or adding privacy. Yet the best dividers do far more, because a divider is a large, prominent object seen from every angle, which means it can become a genuine style feature in its own right. In this guide we look at how to choose one that earns its place as both a divider and a design feature. We explore how a divider can set the tone of a room, how form, material and texture give it character, and how an open shelving design can combine storage, display and style in a single piece. We also cover balancing the divider with its surroundings, using light to show off its form, and choosing quality that lasts. Whether your scheme is calm and pared back or bold and expressive, a well chosen divider becomes an object that shapes the character of your home rather than a simple partition tucked to one side....