For further insurance against tipping, anchor the bottom. Just be sure to secure it for safety: Attach metal L brackets to the top of the bookcase and a wall stud, then drive a few screws through the side of the unit into the same stud. These ideas fill the bill: BookcaseĪny bookcase, set perpendicular to a wall instead of flush against it, becomes an instant room divider. The arrangement catches the eye so well that you might barely notice the bed located on the other side, neatly tucked into a private, cozy corner. In this photo, a colorful, eclectic mix of books and collectibles is artfully arranged on the shelves. Some spaces-like a shared children’s bedroom or makeshift home office-will benefit from a partition with places to put things. A large, open shelving unit makes a natural divider for a bedroom area in a studio. Tip: High quality hinges add stability and look nicer too, so don’t skimp! (Go here for full instructions.) Storage Room Divider Ideas Wood divider screens start at around $200, but you can DIY one for less with three sheets of 16″ x 64″ plywood and, for the frame, a dozen pieces of 3/4″x 2″ lumber - half of them 16 inches long and the rest 6 feet long.īuild the frame, attach the plywood boards (painted in your preferred shade), and hinge together.