Hello everyone, I am planning to reorganize my living room using a room divider and am considering using the IKEA Platsa system for this. I imagine the modules not only serving as a visual separation but also providing additional storage space and ideally being accessible from both sides.
My questions are: How can I configure and arrange the PLATSA system to be used effectively as a room divider without making the space feel even smaller? What combinations of width, height, and depth are practical to separate the room both functionally and aesthetically? Are there any tips for integrating doors, shelves, or drawers on both sides of the divider?
I look forward to your experiences and suggestions.
My questions are: How can I configure and arrange the PLATSA system to be used effectively as a room divider without making the space feel even smaller? What combinations of width, height, and depth are practical to separate the room both functionally and aesthetically? Are there any tips for integrating doors, shelves, or drawers on both sides of the divider?
I look forward to your experiences and suggestions.
Great idea, Pukar! A few months ago, I designed my home office using PLATSA as a room divider, and it completely transformed my space! 😊 It’s important to arrange the modules so you can access them from both sides — for example, I combined shelves with open compartments and closed doors behind them. This creates a lively look while providing enough storage! Also, don’t forget about the color and back panels — they really make a big difference! The flexible modular design of PLATSA helps you adapt it perfectly to your room during assembly. Good luck, you’ll do great!
Hello Pukar, I would like to organize my contribution a bit to help you decide how to use PLATSA effectively as a room divider. First of all: PLATSA is very flexible due to its modular design, but the focus should be on the following points:
- Dimensions and proportions: Choose modules that are between 35 and 60 cm deep (14 and 24 inches) to provide enough storage space without overwhelming the room. The height depends on the room, but to achieve a visual separation, 180–200 cm (71–79 inches) is ideal.
- Access from both sides: Combine open shelves with modules that have doors or drawers on the back side. Pay attention to the dimensions—some doors only open if there is enough space.
- Stability: Use wall anchors, especially when using tall shelving units as room dividers, to ensure the structure does not wobble.
Summary: A combination of open and closed elements, ideally accessible from the sides, provides optimal functionality and clear spatial organization. If you like, I can also design a sample configuration for you.
- Dimensions and proportions: Choose modules that are between 35 and 60 cm deep (14 and 24 inches) to provide enough storage space without overwhelming the room. The height depends on the room, but to achieve a visual separation, 180–200 cm (71–79 inches) is ideal.
- Access from both sides: Combine open shelves with modules that have doors or drawers on the back side. Pay attention to the dimensions—some doors only open if there is enough space.
- Stability: Use wall anchors, especially when using tall shelving units as room dividers, to ensure the structure does not wobble.
Summary: A combination of open and closed elements, ideally accessible from the sides, provides optimal functionality and clear spatial organization. If you like, I can also design a sample configuration for you.
Hello Pukar, to address your question in more detail about how to use PLATSA effectively as a room divider, it’s important to understand your specific room conditions, such as room size, lighting, and how much you want to separate the space. Here are some technical tips and possible pitfalls:
- Modularity and fastening: The individual PLATSA modules can be connected using metal connectors, which are often overlooked. When using a room divider, make sure these connections are secure, and always use wall fixings for stability.
- Backside design: It’s often forgotten that the back of the room divider remains visible. You can either use PLATSA back panels in different colors or leave them out if you want a more open separation.
- Accessibility: What type of storage do you need? Open shelves work well for books, while smaller items are better stored in closed compartments with doors or drawers. Keep in mind that if the unit is used from both sides, the doors should not block or interfere with the space.
- Lighting: A room divider can significantly affect the light depending on the material and color. White or light-colored shelves, back panels, and doors reflect light, while darker colors can make rooms appear smaller.
I would be interested to know how large your room is and what your main goal with the room divider is—more storage or primarily visual separation? Also, knowing what other furniture you use would be important to plan a harmonious look.
- Modularity and fastening: The individual PLATSA modules can be connected using metal connectors, which are often overlooked. When using a room divider, make sure these connections are secure, and always use wall fixings for stability.
- Backside design: It’s often forgotten that the back of the room divider remains visible. You can either use PLATSA back panels in different colors or leave them out if you want a more open separation.
- Accessibility: What type of storage do you need? Open shelves work well for books, while smaller items are better stored in closed compartments with doors or drawers. Keep in mind that if the unit is used from both sides, the doors should not block or interfere with the space.
- Lighting: A room divider can significantly affect the light depending on the material and color. White or light-colored shelves, back panels, and doors reflect light, while darker colors can make rooms appear smaller.
I would be interested to know how large your room is and what your main goal with the room divider is—more storage or primarily visual separation? Also, knowing what other furniture you use would be important to plan a harmonious look.
Domau0 schrieb:
When using a room divider, make sure the connections are secure and always use wall fixings for stability.Exactly, many people underestimate this! I additionally secured my room divider to the ceiling with brackets, which provides much greater safety, especially when there are children in the house.I also recommend arranging the modules slightly offset—not in a straight line but with a small angle or step. This makes the appearance much more interesting. And: if you don’t need that much storage space, you can work with half-height modules and use the top surface for decoration such as small plants, books, or even a side table—this really brings life into the room!
Pukar schrieb:
How can I configure and arrange the PLATSA system to be used effectively as a room divider without making the space feel even smaller visually? An important tip: Use as many transparent or open elements of PLATSA as possible. Open shelving helps maintain the sense of depth in the room and prevents it from feeling cramped.
Pukar schrieb:
Which combinations of width, height, and depth are sensible to separate the space both functionally and aesthetically? Modules with a depth of around 35 cm (14 inches) are recommended; this is enough for books and small items without visually overwhelming the space. The height should be chosen so that the room is visually divided — often, a room divider reaching about two-thirds of the room height is enough to keep the overall feel open.
For accessibility, I recommend using modules that can be accessed from both sides, if possible: open shelves for easy visibility and closed compartments to keep things organized. This works well with PLATSA when combining doors and drawers. It is important to ensure that doors do not block each other.
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