I read an article the other day that stated the one design style everyone was saying goodbye to was open concept living spaces, where the kitchen, dining, and living are all one. A major impact of the pandemic is the need for private or semiprivate spaces in shared homes where people can retreat for solitude.
When our public schools closed and all the learning went online, my teenage son needed privacy for his classes, so I hung curtains in the open doorway of the downstairs study so he could attend Zoom classes and work on his homework in private. When he goes back to campus, the curtains will come down. Below are creative ways to add privacy solutions to your open or shared spaces.
Floor to ceiling cabinets are one option for creating a room divider and also incorporating storage. This creative installation creates a functional foyer where there wasn?t one before.
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Spaces can also be separated with slatted walls and a bench combination like in these hallways. This divider allows for partial privacy and the flow of light.

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This half wall with creative cubby shelf installation created a semi-private bedroom space.

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An isolated sleeping area was created with cabinets and slatted dividers.

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The slatted wood architectural trend is still going strong, both indoors and out. This sleek and modern style creates separation, but allows for natural light. It?s not a pri...