ᐅ How can I use IKEA BESTA as a room divider that is both practical and visually appealing?
Created on: 3 Jan 2020 08:17
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BUMAPRA
Hello everyone,
I plan to reorganize my living room and use IKEA Besta as a room divider. My main question is: How can I practically use IKEA Besta as a room divider to visually structure the space in an appealing way without losing functionality and storage capacity? I’m especially interested in which combinations of elements and materials work well and how to achieve a harmonious look. Are there any recommendations regarding color schemes and layout? Tips on stability and assembly would also be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to your experiences and ideas!
I plan to reorganize my living room and use IKEA Besta as a room divider. My main question is: How can I practically use IKEA Besta as a room divider to visually structure the space in an appealing way without losing functionality and storage capacity? I’m especially interested in which combinations of elements and materials work well and how to achieve a harmonious look. Are there any recommendations regarding color schemes and layout? Tips on stability and assembly would also be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to your experiences and ideas!
bente schrieb:
In addition, I have visually softened the two areas with soft carpets and matching curtains.This is an interesting point, because it’s not just about the furniture itself, but the interaction of all elements in the room. However, I wonder if it might also make sense to design the Besta room divider as modular and mobile to keep the space usage flexible. On casters or with snap-on connections, it could be adjusted, but stability often suffers as a result. So a good compromise would need to be found here.
What do you think? Is a movable room divider practical or more of a safety risk?
BLAKEO schrieb:
I wonder, though, if it might also make sense to design the BESTA room divider to be modular and movable, in order to keep the use of space flexible.Interesting thought. Personally, I would advise against using casters on a room divider that also serves as storage, as stability tends to be compromised quickly. Instead, I recommend modular plug-in systems that can be disassembled but should be securely fixed once assembled. Mounting to the wall or anchoring the units together significantly increases safety.
However, for small, lightweight structures, a mobile option isn’t completely out of the question, as long as safety features like tipping prevention are in place.
Hello BUMAPRA,
to follow up on your original question, I would like to add that the visually appealing use of BESTA as a room divider also depends on the color choice and decoration. Light colors and glass inserts visually open up the space, while darker colors tend to separate it.
Depending on whether you prefer a clear division or a semi-transparent solution, you can incorporate glass fronts, open compartments, or even fabric panels for the fronts.
For installation, I always recommend a combination of wall mounting and connecting the modules to each other—not only for safety but also for a consistent appearance.
to follow up on your original question, I would like to add that the visually appealing use of BESTA as a room divider also depends on the color choice and decoration. Light colors and glass inserts visually open up the space, while darker colors tend to separate it.
Depending on whether you prefer a clear division or a semi-transparent solution, you can incorporate glass fronts, open compartments, or even fabric panels for the fronts.
For installation, I always recommend a combination of wall mounting and connecting the modules to each other—not only for safety but also for a consistent appearance.
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