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Brian Woodcock 1
Assemble the display case
John Gruen
This unique nook in a circa 1930s Connecticut farmhouse features a clever window-like display case room divider that helps separate it from the hall, and open shelving provides plenty of space to store the homeowners' ironstone and milk glass collection.
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DIY your own window corner
Marta Xochilto Pérez, Styling: Matthew Gleason
A rarely used hallway outside a bedroom in a Michigan farmhouse was transformed into this secret hideaway, complete with fairy-tale wallpaper, a reading nook, a queen-size bed and storage space in the cabinets below.
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Installing sliding doors
Kim Cornelison
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Make use of your existing door
Michael Partenio
Repurpose an unused closet to create a hidden home office or creative studio with a small desk, floating shelves, and a hanging peg board. In this cheery example, an existing closet door can be used to easily separate a work area from an outdoor room. When you're done, just close the door and everything is hidden away.
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Arrange the tables
David Tsai6
Create a room with a rug
By David A. Rand, Styling by Jennifer Berno Decleene
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Hanging curtains
Brian Woodcock
Imagine taking a nap in this cozy seat? Bright colors and fluffy pillows make this bright alcove the ideal place to curl up with a new book and a furry friend. Textured curtains in front of the window seat provide privacy when needed and help separate the window corner from the rest of the room.
Related: 10 Window Seat Ideas That Will Inspire You to Read a Good Book
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Bi-fold doors save space
Karin Millett 9
Install a double fireplace
Andreas von Einsiedel // Getty Images
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rustic door roll
Lucas Allen
In this modern farmhouse, repurposed doors are attached to a curtain rail at the top and wheels are added to the bottom for a country upgrade and to break up the open bedroom floorplan. Find similar doors at your local thrift yard that you can recreate the look with.
Related: 21 Fresh Ways to Incorporate Barn Doors into Your Home
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Add a peninsula
David Tsai
In this farmhouse-style kitchen, the open kitchen/living area is seamlessly separated by a white kitchen peninsula topped with a soft gray concrete countertop. Three eutrice oak bar stools upholstered in a perfect farmhouse-inspired blue-and-white striped indoor/outdoor fabric provide flexible seating in either area.
Related: 70 Stylish Kitchen Island Ideas for Big and Small Kitchens
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Pocket door surprise
John Ellis
In this modern California home, a bright orange pocket door can separate the home office from the surrounding area if needed. To separate a larger space, consider creative solutions like sliding doors or an expanding screen divider in a complementary color.
RELATED: See more of this colorful family's home – the kitchen is dreamy!
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Use natural elements
Dima Berlin // Getty Images
DIY room dividers with hanging succulents are anything but traditional: bring a little nature into your home by dividing the space with wooden or bamboo hangers adorned with handmade or store-bought macrame wall hangings hanging your favorite plants.
Related: The Most Fascinating Succulents to Grow at Home or in the Garden
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Leverage existing architecture
Helen Norman
The space under the stairs in this 1953 cottage in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains was transformed into a versatile nook by adding a built-in bench and wall lighting. The staircase frame serves as a natural divider that perfectly separates the cozy space.
Related: How to Make a Button-Up Pillow
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Hanging Repurposed Windows
Stylish Homes
Add charm and history to your space with a repurposed window divider, which is super easy to DIY. Simply attach two eyebolts to a window as mounting points, screw corresponding eyebolts into ceiling joists, and hang with a wire or chain. Windows can separate spaces while still letting light in.
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Build a Sliding Shiplap Panel
Brian Woodcock 17
Just add wire mesh
All things of the heart and home
If you love rustic farmhouse decor, try reusing old screen dividers. To upcycle old dividers, remove the original panels and measure each section to fit a piece of honeycomb chicken wire. Finish the project by fastening the wire screen cutouts in place with a stapler or nail gun. The rustic screen can act as a divider for both indoor and outdoor spaces.
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Use a folding screen to hide clutter
Lyudmila Chernetska // Getty Images
Shuttering folding screens can be used as room dividers in a variety of ways: whether you're hiding a toy box to create a children's play area or separating the dining area from the family study, a wooden screen is a stylish and smart choice.
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Close the dining room
PC Photo // Getty Images 20
Don't miss the glass
Mint Images // Getty Images
Turn an open-concept room into a separate space with sliding glass doors. Check out this clever hack from IKEA Hackers to create a study nook in a studio apartment using IKEA's PAX sliding doors. This setup maximizes your space and provides privacy without sacrificing sunlight.
Janes Mays is the Editor-in-Chief of Country Living magazine, covering DIY projects, gardening, and travel. When she's not in the kitchen creating new recipes with farm-fresh ingredients, she can be found heading to music festivals or browsing local consignment stores.
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