Mobile partitions - an ideal option for visual zoning (24 photos)
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Non-standard floor plans today are a great opportunity to highlight interesting areas at any time. Using mobile partitions, you create your own space and atmosphere. Thanks to the combination of several such partitions, the room becomes versatile without losing square meters.
The main function of the partitions is the creation of visual zones in the space of the room. According to the type of fastening and moving, portable and mobile partitions are divided.
Floor partition
Portable system (floor) - a separate item that is not attached to the walls, ceiling, floor. Advantage - ease of transfer and the ability to create a "confidential" zone in any place of your own free will. With such partitions it is convenient to close the head of the bed or to retire in a chair from the surrounding fuss. To a greater extent perform a decorative function than a dividing one.
Pros of the screen:
- lack of any special installation;
- suitable for use in any room;
- the variety of materials used for the manufacture of frames and paintings;
- the ability to make different models with your own hands;
- the simplest movement of the product, allowing you to quickly create / remove zoning of the room;
- Assembled almost does not take up space and can be stored in a closet / pantry.
Cons of the design:
- exclusively visual division of space;
- lack of sound and heat insulating qualities.
There are several types of mobile screen-partition: folding, flexible and single-screen.
Casement model
This is the most famous partition for zoning the space in the room. The design consists of a rigid frame and several wings connected by the type of accordion. As the basis, wood was originally used, and in modern models metal, plastic are already used.
Sashes are fastened with piano / furniture hinges, and in some models with thick fabric strips. The leaf height ranges from 1.5 m to 1.8 m, and the width can vary from 0.4 m to 0.6 m.
The decoration of the screen is a wide field for the manifestation of many types of creativity. This is wood carving or forging, wood painting, decoupage on fabric, paintings on paper. It will not be difficult to choose a product for any interior style: from baroque and classics to hi-tech. If you want to have an exclusive model, it is quite possible to make a folding screen with your own hands.
Flexible screens
This modern interpretation of the screen consists of a single leaf, which can be bent as you wish. For storage, the model is rolled up, since the rigid side planks are fastened with flexible materials.
Single Screen Models
The design of the partition for zoning the room resembles leaf models with the only difference - the product is made in the form of one large leaf. For stability, these designs are equipped with legs with wide heels or staple-shaped supports. Custom models have rounded tight or slots for newspapers and magazines.
How to make a screen yourself
The simplest option is a wooden frame system with fabric webs.For work you will need: 4x4 cm wooden blocks, drill, screws with loops, sandpaper, putty, paint, fabric of the desired color, furniture stapler or special cloves.
Work stages
We prepare the bars for the frame at the rate of 6 bars 180 cm long and 6 bars 50 cm each. The surfaces of the workpieces are sanded to smoothness.
Frame assembly: long bars are stacked in pairs at a distance of 0.5 m. Three short jumpers are laid between long parts at regular intervals (we retreat 0.15 m from the edges first). Jumpers are fixed from the ends of the bars with the help of long screws. In this way, three wings are mounted.
The frame of the mobile partition is processed with putty - bumps and cracks are eliminated. After drying, the flaps are again sanded with fine-grained sandpaper. The frame is coated with paint of the desired shade.
The fabric is being cut: six rectangles 152x50 cm in size are cut. One and a half centimeters along the perimeters of all the blanks are laid on the allowances. Allowances are tucked and sewn up on a typewriter.
The final stage. Sashes are connected by loops. The fabric is attached to each side of the sash with the tucked side using decorative furniture studs or a stapler.
Do-it-yourself options for making screens. The number of sashes and their sizes, materials for the frame and sash panels, and the decor of the paintings vary.
Mobile models of partitions
These models have a rigid frame. Profiles are made of different materials: steel, aluminum, wood, plastic. The most popular option is mobile aluminum partitions, which do not have permanent attachments to surfaces. Rollers are attached to the bottom frame of the model, thanks to which the structure moves easily, and sometimes folds horizontally.
Advantages:
- the mobile glass partition has an original and bright appearance;
- the possibility of using materials (plastic, glass, metal) that are simply processed;
- ease of installation / dismantling of the mobile partition for the house and easy transportation to another place;
- Glass performance allows you to use partitions in any room (dry, wet). Mold, fungus do not appear on the structures;
- the presence of individual elements that can be easily and quickly replaced in case of damage;
- low cost (in comparison with the construction of stationary walls, even if not capital);
- the use of materials convenient and easy to maintain - you can apply wet and dry cleaning;
- Mobile partitions on wheels can be selected from floor to ceiling.
Disadvantages:
- partial insulating properties (mainly visual in nature);
- high cost, especially “smart” mobile partitions for zoning (with artificial lighting, the surface becomes transparent, and with natural light it becomes dull).
Types of glass panels:
- frosted - opaque glass that transmits part of the light and restricts visibility, sometimes replaced by a film;
- mirror or textured - set taking into account the design and area of the room. Reflecting surfaces visually change the geometry of the room and add space.
The use of special glass substitutes is very common - polycarbonate (safe, lightweight, impact resistant material), acrylic plexiglass (a common interior material).
Mobile glass partitions for an apartment are very popular due to the choice of canvas: transparent, frosted or tinted glass, the presence of a pattern (embossed or made using the spraying technique).
Installation Options:
- separation of zones kitchen / living room from the bedroom / nursery, bath from the shower;
- glass mobile partitions will comfortably highlight a relaxation area (with plants, an aquarium) in a large living room or work area in the bedroom.
The versatility and variety of options for glass partitions allow you to fill the room with natural sunlight and select models for any interior. Thanks to modern technologies used for the manufacture of paintings, glass structures guarantee safety and reliability.
Of course, mobile partitions will not replace full-fledged walls. However, they will perfectly perform stylish zoning of the room without loss of area. To make the model a real decoration of the room, it is advisable to adhere to the general style of the interior. For environments in the styles of Provence, classic, country it is better to use wooden or forged screens. Strict lines of hi-tech, minimalism, and loft styles are emphasized by movable glass partitions on aluminum frames.