Diverse ways to use room dividers in open plan spaces
Room dividers have actually been around a lot longer than you might expect. Unless you can cast your mind back to your grandparents having an ornate oriental partition screen, then you may not realise that they were first invented all the way back in the 7th century. Back then, they were exclusive to royalty and provided a simple way of dividing the open spaces which became a common feature in Chinese architecture at the time. Over time, the trend spread throughout Asia, before being brought back to Europe by traders commuting from Japan. Modern day room dividers look quite a bit different now than they did back then, but recent interpretations can be utilised in a variety of different situations.
Protection:
Anti-bacterial has become a bit of a buzz word in recent times, whether it is plastered across your hand wash, detergent, in fact, pretty much anything that multiple people touch is treated with anti-bacterial agents now. The trick is to include silver ions with the material itself. These are so miniscule in size that you would never notice, but they have the unique property of being able to prevent the spread of bacteria. Integrating this technology with room dividers has opened up the avenue for them to be installed in hospitals and clinics, pretty much any location which is synonymous with the spread of illness and infection. By protecting as many surfaces as possible from bacteria, these can help to keep environments such as these as clean as possible.
Treated anti-bacterial fabric have been combined with portable room dividers to provide the ultimate germ busting dividing solution.
Privacy:
Being able to create private spaces over a thousand years ago in China provided an escape from the rest of the household and the same premise still applies today. While traditional room dividers are finding their place in the home more at risk as modern design embraces open plan areas, they are still incredibly useful in situations where people are trying to work or learn. Modern designs are fantastic, so it is even possible to select room dividers which incorporate acoustic foam, so the dividers not only provide visual privacy, but they also help to soak up ambient noise which could prove to be a distraction.
Customisable:
As forward-thinking companies look towards modern designs for their open spaces, we as manufacturers have adapted to create designs which enhance the overall aesthetic of the space. When you are trying to divide open plan rooms, it is important to find a design which is as effective as possible. Whether this means adjusting the height, the number of panels or even including a selection of different materials, there is a variety of ways that room dividers can be personalised to make your environment efficient as well as attractive.
Aesthetic:
Even if you do not really require the practical benefits of room dividers, many of the designs now create an addition which will enhance many open plan rooms. Featuring a huge array of colours and some exciting designs, they offer a unique way of brightening up dull rooms.
