ᐅ Room divider – single-sided or double-sided?

Created on: 1 Jul 2020 10:56
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tumaa
Hello everyone,

I’m currently considering how the room divider could be designed—whether it should be accessible from both sides or just one. I’m thinking of a height of about 1.40 m (4 ft 7 in).

On one side, the TV would be mounted, and on the other side, there would be a bench.

My thoughts:

I’m not sure why, but I feel that with the double-sided accessible option, when I’m watching TV, I might notice more movement in the background, which could be distracting, although it would feel more open.

With the single-sided option, I might have more possibilities for design.

Does anyone have experience with this or any opinions?

Thanks and regards!

PS: I also find the example photo interesting.

Unfinished interior with hanging cables from the ceiling, white walls, and large window front.


Shell construction room with hanging cables from the ceiling, construction boards on the left, and blue tape on the floor.


Shell construction: empty interior with exposed cables, large windows, and construction work.


Construction interior with hanging cables; red and yellow marking lines on the floor.


Bright open living space with partition wall, modern furnishings, L-shaped sofas, and city view.
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Steffi33
14 May 2021 11:05
I find the opening at the top unsuccessful.. just close it off..
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tumaa
14 May 2021 11:10
nordanney schrieb:

Seating side in white.
TV side with wall cladding. I’m using Planeo wall cladding for my TV wall – it will look like this later (also available in other colors, it is a natural stone just a few millimeters thin):

Thanks for the information!

My concern is that if I paint one side white, it might get dirty over time since the kids often touch it.

I’m not familiar with paints... are there special types for this purpose?
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tumaa
14 May 2021 11:11
Steffi33 schrieb:
The opening at the top seems poorly done… just close it off.

That’s exactly how I wanted it; I didn’t want to ruin the open-plan living concept. Besides, something can still be placed on top as decoration.
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Steffi33
14 May 2021 11:14
tumaa schrieb:

…also, you can still put something on top as decoration
Like in the kitchen photo.. 😉 ?

Don’t get upset.. you like it.. and that’s what matters 🙂
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hampshire
14 May 2021 11:15
Steffi33 schrieb:

I think the opening at the top is a fail... just close it off.

I like this detail; it gives the room a spacious feeling and doesn’t make it feel “boxed in.”
tumaa schrieb:

That it gets dirty after a while, since kids often touch it.
I’m not familiar with paints... are there special types for this?

Latex paint cleans well and is easy to refresh. Kids’ hands can do a lot of damage!
Hard marble plaster could also work—or a solution like @nordanney suggested.
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tumaa
14 May 2021 11:18
Steffi33 schrieb:

Just like in the kitchen photo.. 😉 ?

Don’t be upset.. you like it.. and that’s what matters 🙂

Everything is still unfinished, we still have a lot to do :-).