How to Set up a Screened Room

A screened room can make a large space into several, smaller areas.

You can make a screened room from a large space into several, smaller areas. Screens are a popular choice for décor accessories and do more than just look fabulous. A screening device does not have to be ordinary. Many everyday items will divide a room into separate spaces, such as entertainment centers or bookcases. Curtains or tapestries hanging from a ceiling make perfect screening implements. Regardless of the method you choose to screen your room, creating a plan will keep the process organized.

Things You'll Need

• Pencil
• Paper

Instructions

1. Make a diagram of the room you will be dividing. Draw a map of the room and indicate where you would like to screen the space. Consider the purpose of screening the room when selecting the right area. For example, you might want to set up a home office or a play area for the kids. Perhaps you just want to break up a large space to make the area cozy. Corners make ideal sections for screening because they require fewer dividers.

2. Determine, based on your diagram, how many screens will be required to provide adequate privacy in the screened area. For example, if screening a corner space, do you need one, two or three screens?

3. Consider the style of screen you wish to apply. Screens come in a variety of types. Silk, wood, even iron screens can add to the décor of a room. One thing to take into account is the amount of privacy you require in the screened area. Fabric or wood screens may provide the best coverage. An iron or metal divider will segregate the room but not offer much in the way of shielding. Try other types of screens as well, such as bookcases or hanging curtains. You can choose to use trash items, such as old doors or shutters and make your own screen. Run to the craft store and look for ideas for homemade fabric dividers.

4. Install any accessories needed--for instance, if hanging a curtain screen, install the hardware needed for the curtain.

5. Set up the dividers in the area you have designated for screening and segregate the space.

Tips & Warnings

• When making decisions regarding the screens, think about the overall decorating of the room; consider colors, patterns and themes that enhance the décor.

References

• Dallas Apartment Living: 5 Easy Ways to Make Your Studio Apartment More Efficient
• American Consumer News: How to Give Your Studio Apartment a Living Room and Bedroom
• Home Living: The beauty of divider room screens