Many people dream of spacious houses with panoramic windows, but in reality they have to be content with tiny Khrushchev-era apartment buildings overlooking the construction site. However, this does not mean that owners of small apartments must now give up comfort and a personal corner in which they can retire. Room partition screens will help people create a separate space. They help to zone the room and create a separate world behind the doors, in which no one will definitely interfere. Please note that the screen is just an illusion of a partition, an easy division of space. It can be easily moved to another part of the room or put away, hidden in a closet or under the bed. And if you set a goal, then a folding partition can be turned into a stylish art object that will brighten up even the most mediocre interior.
Historical background
China is considered the birthplace of the mobile screen. In the 7th century, it was made from painted silk, decorated with colored stones, mother-of-pearl and shells. The Coromandel screens, which were distinguished by their unusual cut-out decor, were considered the most elite. The price of the product depended on the number of layers of varnish on the material. The most expensive were considered screens on which the number of layers of varnish reached two hundred.
Screens came to Europe only in the 17th century thanks to the fashion for oriental exoticism. They were not only imported from Japan and China, but also made independently. Artists accurately reproduced Japanese stories and created beautiful scenes, the heroes of which were warriors and dancers, concubines and emperors. Over time, carved wood and stained glass, expensive tapestry fabrics and even leather began to be used as inserts. Today, screens are made from a variety of materials and people have the opportunity to choose a model stylized for a certain era or decorated with a special authentic design.
Model range
All screens can be conditionally classified according to two indicators – the material of manufacture and the design of the partition. Depending on the type of structure, the following types of screens can be distinguished:
- Casement. Classic models consisting of several sashes. Thanks to them, the screen can be bent at a certain angle, enclosing the desired area in the room. You can even fence off an entire room in a larger space. To do this you will need a screen of 8-10 sections.
- Screen screen. Stretches between the ceiling and floor to visually divide the room. Can be made from many fine threads, fabric or luxurious carved wood.
- Screen roll. It is characterized by high plasticity. It can be given almost any shape, be it a straight line or a zigzag. It looks very stylish and unusual. However, due to its high cost, it is used quite rarely.
As for the materials used, the imagination of designers knows no bounds. Classic models are made from painted fabric or carved wood. However, for those who crave uniqueness, models made of perforated metal, plastic or leatherette are suitable. Screen partitions for a room with a mirror look original. They visually make the room wider and allow you to view yourself from all sides. They are most often installed in the bedroom, but some models can complement the living room.
Where to install?
In the traditional sense, a screen is bought to zone a space, but there are other unusual ways of using it in the interior. You can install a partition at the head of the bed and thus add variety to your bedroom design. The screen will also be appropriate in the bathroom, kitchen and hallway.
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