How to Use Indoor Plants As a Room Divider

Barbulianno
Apr 6, 2020
2 min read

Updated: Jun 3, 2022

Coat rail with hanging plants as a room divider — Ikea

Indoor plants are a perfect solution for small studios or any open-concept apartment that needs some privacy. They are the most beautiful and the healthiest way to break up the space without visually reducing the size of it. Plants also act as functional highlight that can transform your home completely.

Although I have nothing against fake plants, I believe you should give a chance to the real ones. Trust me, it pays off and it's really not that hard to become a good plant parent. Check out how to choose the right plants and why are they so important for the indoor environment.

Why you should use real plants as a room divider:

better air quality
it reduces noise
better temperature balance
it acts like an extra insulation
better sleep quality

Things you could use for a plant room divider:

Freestanding Coat Rail
Tall Shoe Rack
Book Shelf
Ceiling hooks with ropes
Install the large custom frame made of pipes
Modular cubes
Large wine cabinet

Creative ideas on how to use indoor plants as a room divider:

The best plants for room divider:

Pothos
Ferns
Ivy
Piece Lily
Money Plant
Aloe Vera
Spider Plant
Areca Palm Tree
Bamboo Tree
Lavander (also its scent helps with better sleep quality)

Plants provide just enough privacy without making you feel claustrophobic. You could also add a string of fairy lights to get cosy magical effect. If you wish to go a step further and be even more adventures, how about growing your own vertical garden as a room divider? Read all you need to know about indoor vertical garden.

Firstly I made the sketch and after the actual design of my own version of a room divider using only one type of flower - Baby's breath, jute string, coat rail and fairy lights. I was picturing minimal, subtle and bright room divider.

Original image Sonnie Hiles, room divider designed by me.

I think we should all try and experiment sometimes with unconventional solutions and see what comes out of it. I feel that's the only way to expand your creativity and let your mind wander. Who knows, you might end up with something awesome!

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