1. COLOR BLOCK ON WALLS TO VISUALLY DIVIDE THE BEDROOM
Whether you use bedroom wallpaper ideas or bedroom paint ideas, or both in combination, doing so can easily divide a bedroom, if only visually. In the bedroom above, a darker shade of paint is used in the alcove to create a distinct feel for the dressing area, while the wall behind the bed is covered in impactful wallpaper that creates a definite visual separation of the two zones.
2. DIVIDE A BEDROOM WITH CURTAINS OR DRAPERY
When a bedroom needs to do double duty, curtains are one of the simplest solutions to divide the space. In the stylish bedroom above, curtains draped across the center of a long, narrow bedroom, create a designated sleep sanctuary that can be closed off when somebody is working at the home office desk opposite, the perfect solution for those looking for bedroom office ideas.
3. CREATE DIVISION WITH A NICHE BED
Niche or nook bed ideas are a wonderful way to create more floor space in a smaller room because you can put the bed right into the corner of the room, often under a window, which you might normally avoid. With a curtain to pull across the nook, you have a perfectly divided sleep space, and the rest of the room can be devoted to other purposes.
4. PLACE RUGS STRATEGICALLY TO ZONE A BEDROOM
Take a tip from broken plan living room ideas and use multiple rugs is an effective way to zone a bedroom and delineate between your sleeping area and work space or relaxing open plan living room. In the stylish room above, the reversal of the color scheme from one space to another, both in the rugs and on the walls, creates two distinct spaces.
Bear in mind that you can also place a rug underneath furniture to define that as separate to the rest of the room.
5. USE A HOME LIBRARY TO CREATE A BEDROOM AND LIVING SPACE
You don't need a structural wall to give the impression of two distinct spaces within one room. All you need? Back-to-back bedroom shelving ideas that create a false wall. Distinct flooring and furniture matched with complementing wall colors creates a harmonious space.
'Dividing the room by purpose can be achieved by using furniture and accessories to change the flow of a room’s design,' confirms King Living's Alinta Lim.
6. MAKE A FEATURE OF A SMART ROOM DIVIDER
Room divider ideas are a particularly useful investment if you are looking for sleek apartment decor ideas as they offer instant privacy. For best effect, put the divider on top and bottom runners so that the action is smooth, and for more subtle approaches, consider space-saving pocket doors over floor-to-ceiling millwork.
7. TURN A WINDOW INTO A SEATING AREA
Don't let any space go to waste in your bedroom. A bay window or alcove can be transformed into a functional area, whether it's creating a seating area, popping a work desk in there or setting up a designated yoga or meditation zone in a larger space.
8. LAYER LIGHTING TO DIVIDE THE BEDROOM
It's possible to zone a space by using different types of bedroom lighting ideas. 'Another unique and very creative way to divide space is with the careful utilization of lighting,' says Anna Popov. 'There are many ultra-modern lighting solutions on the market that when used in this way can be such a fun option for designating space that is not seen very often.'
9. INSTALL INTERNAL GLAZING
This way of dividing a bedroom will require you to call in the professionals, but a glass partition is a modern and high-end way to divide a bedroom into two rooms. It will allow light to flood into the room while working to offer a clear distinction between two spaces. The stunning space by Sims Hilditch (above), highlights how internal glazing can add a contemporary touch to any room, working wonderfully in a period property as well as a modern home.