An open plan space can, after a while, start to feel like there’s a lack of spatial definition. Rooms lack privacy, and one function could run into the other—making your entire room feel cluttered and messy. Does this feel like something you’re experiencing?
There’s an easy and creative solution—a room partition! A partition breaks up a large space, demarcating and delineating areas and creating privacy wherever needed. A partition can magically transform a large room into separate multifunctional areas that are well organised and clutter-free.
Room dividers can be made of any materials, but glass, fabric, wood and mirror partition designs are the most common. You can even use a TV wall or a storage shelf as a room partition, and add extra functionality to the unit.
Looking for glass or mirror partition designs for your home? Here, we’ve curated some lovely ideas that you can steal for your home!
Sliding-Cum-Folding Walls
This stylish study gets privacy by closing the sliding cum folding partition that’s fitted on tracks, beautifully designed to fold back completely against two sides when not in use. Translucent mirror partition designs allow for visual privacy, while letting the light flood through.
Partition with Glass Blocks
Glass blocks are a lovely idea for a partition wall. They are almost opaque, but still let in the light, with the surface textures of the glass creating lovely dappled patterns of light and shade. Fit the glass blocks with spacers to get a lovely even finish and neat appearance.
Lovely Glass Arch
In this free-flowing open plan home, an arched wall has been covered with a glass panelled partition that includes openable French doors. The living room is tastefully separated out from the kitchen and dining, clearly demarcating the two functional areas while still allowing visual transparency.
Cozy Mirror Partition Design for Your Bedroom
This cozy bedroom has French windows opening out to the courtyard garden beyond, but is afforded sleeping privacy by the mirror glass partition on three sides of the four poster bed. Lovely fairy lights strung above the bed create a magical vibe. The perfect setting for a dreamy evening!
A Visual Divider for the Bedroom
Studio units can get very messy without clear delineations of space. This simple metal and glass divider is simple to install and serves to neatly divide up the space, defining functionality and improving aesthetics. If more privacy is needed, consider adding roller blinds that can be opened up during the daytime, or using opaque mirror partition designs instead of glass.
Glass Partition Panels in the Wall
In this loft apartment, a ribbed glass panelled partition between two columns acts as a backdrop above the home office desk, cutting out distracting views of the kitchen and allowing more focus on the work at hand! A mirror partition design could be used in lieu of the glass as well, if an opaque reflective surface is more to your liking.
Divvying Up the Kitchen from the Dining
While a kitchen + dining space works well for some, not everyone likes to eat right in the midst of cooking sounds and smells! Divvy up the spaces and allocate a separate area for the dining, just by installing a simple glass partition. Squares of clear glass are framed in black metal for a simple, contemporary look.
And here’s what the space looks like from the other side of the divider! This dining space could very well have looked dark and dingy, if it weren’t for the ample light flooding in through the glass divider from the windows at the far end.
Metal Frames All the Way!
The metal and glass partition sets the décor trend in this minimalistic space, with the black metal theme being followed through the room—in the centre table, side units, and even, seemingly, in the black and white framed pictures on the wall!
Points to Keep in Mind When Using Glass and Mirror Partition Designs
- A floor-to-ceiling clear glass partition without a frame is never a good idea, since it could appear so transparent that people don’t even know it’s there! Having a head-on collision with a glass partition could cause grievous injuries. Always use frames that are easily visible, not just along the sides but in the middle as well. This will break the continuity of vision and prevent anyone from walking into the glass.
- Another value-add for safety, if you’re using clear transparent glass, is to partially frost the glass or add vinyl decorative stickers. This way, it becomes obvious that there is a pane of glass in between the two spaces, and you can prevent unfortunate accidents.
- A mirror partition design or a glass brick wall is an even better idea, as it’s both practical and functional! Using reflective mirrors on the partition will also serve to visually double the space.
- Translucent glass partitions offer visual privacy, but still allow light to pass through. These are great for spaces that do not have enough natural light.
- A clear glass partition will neatly demarcate the spaces and prevent transmission of sounds, in places where visual privacy is not a thing. This works well for living spaces where privacy is not a primary requirement, like TV rooms and kitchens.
- Always ensure that your glass or mirror partition is cleaned regularly. To keep it sparkling clear and streak-free, you can clean it using a tightly rolled wad of newspaper and an organic glass cleaner.
- Glass and mirrors blend well with just about any décor theme and colour palette, but they merge beautifully well with an industrial loft-style interior and offer up a youthful contemporary vibe.
Conclusion
Does a glass or mirror partition sound like something you’d love to add in your home? Whether you’re looking for a whole room decor makeover, some re-organising of spaces or just a quick upgrade, you can always rely upon HomeLane to help you with stylish and trending living room partition design ideas. Come and meet us, or set up a call with a HomeLane designer today!
