The 10 Best Room Dividers of 2023

Best Overall

Red Barrel Studio Niemann Solid Wood Folding Room Divider

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There are many gorgeous room dividers on the market, but when it comes to aesthetics, functionality, and versatility, the Niemann is tough to beat. Inspired by traditional Japanese shojis, it features semi-translucent sheets of thick rice paper on a solid pine wood lattice-style frame. The perfect balance of practical and elegant, this piece boasts durable construction and an elegant appeal.

You can choose from five frame colors, including black, light natural wood, deep espresso, red, and white. A black frame contrasting the white paper is the most classic option, but the others are undoubtedly lovely.

This room divider also comes in six sizes, with the option of three, four, five, six, eight, or 10 panels. The Neimann is reasonably priced, especially considering the quality of the solid wood frame—and unlike many other dividers, it arrives fully assembled. That said, the larger sizes are somewhat steep. They're more cumbersome too. For instance, the 10-panel option is 42 pounds, whereas the three-panel model is just 11 pounds.

Price at time of publish: $128

_{Dimensions: 6 sizes available | Frame Material: Solid pine wood | Screen Material: Rice paper}

Best Budget

FDW Bamboo Folding Room Divider

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For households on a budget, we recommend the FDW Folding Room Divider. It has a solid pine wood frame and a textured bamboo-derived rayon screen with excellent opacity.

You can choose from black or natural and four or six panels. Both sizes are around 20 pounds, so they're easy to move. One thing to note is that, unlike many higher-end room dividers, this one only hinges in one direction, which makes it slightly less versatile in terms of where and how you can position it.

Price at time of publish: $50

_{Dimensions: 72 x 71 inches, 72 x 106 inches | Frame Material: Pine wood | Screen Material: Bamboo-derived rayon}

Best Splurge

Anthropologie Floral Upholstered Room Divider

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Room dividers can make a striking statement. If you can swing the price, you might consider a design-forward option like this beauty from Anthropologie. Reminiscent of a painted art canvas, the floral upholstered screen is a sturdy blend of cotton and linen.

Available in green or brown, the acacia hardwood frame features mortise-and-tenon joinery for enhanced stability. This partition arrives fully assembled, but we should note it weighs 65 pounds, so you might need to recruit a buddy when setting it up and moving it around.

Price at time of publish: $698

_{Dimensions: 70 x 68 x 4.5 inches | Frame Material: Acacia wood | Screen Material: Cotton-linen blend}

Best Extra-Large

Oriental Furniture 8-Panel Window Pane Shoji Screen Room Divider

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Need something bigger? Check out this eight-panel room divider from Oriental Furniture. Available in six neutral colors, the traditional Japanese design features shoji-style window panes with a Scandinavian spruce wood frame and thick rice paper screens.

This partition filters light without blocking it completely, offering ambient illumination and privacy wherever you need it. The two-way hinges allow you to position it any which way. But unless you keep it entirely straight, there'll be a small gap between each panel.

Price at time of publish: $198

^{Dimensions: 136 x 70 x 1 inches | Frame Material: Spruce wood | Screen Material: Rice paper}

Best Small

West Elm Ida Woven Screen

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West Elm makes our favorite small room divider. The Ida Woven Screen flaunts a solid mango wood frame, kiln-dried to enhance durability and ensure long-lasting strength. As for the frame, you're looking at rattan cane with partial light filtration and decorative appeal.

As a contract-grade piece, the design adheres to the manufacturing standards for both commercial and residential use. The Ida is somewhat heavy (46 pounds) and expensive for the size, but with West Elm, you can definitely count on quality.

Price at time of publish: $479

_{Dimensions: 68 x 60.5 x 1.5 inches | Frame Material: Solid mango wood | Screen Material: Rattan cane}

Best for Privacy

Ikea Varhaug Room Divider

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If privacy is the goal, go with the Ikea Varhaug. This room divider has a powder-coated steel frame and polyester-wrapped paperboard panels. In addition to full opacity, the materials help dampen sound.

The Varhaug can be used to set up a temporary workspace or guest room. You could also place it in front of a curtain-less window to create privacy or block outdoor light. One potential drawback is that this piece is about 10 inches shorter than most partitions, so it may not conceal a person's head when standing up.

Price at time of publish: $170

Best Shutter

Highland Dunes Suniga 67'' H Solid Wood Folding Room Divider

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We also like the Highland Dunes Suniga Room Divider. Made of solid fir wood, it has a sturdy frame and shutter-style panels that hinge in both directions. Not only that, but you can angle them like real window shutters to adjust your light filtration.

You can choose from four finishes (white, brown, black, or natural) and four, six, or eight panels. Just a heads up, there'll be a slight gap between each panel unless you position the divider completely straight.

Price at time of publish: $183

_{Dimensions: 3 sizes available | Frame Material: Solid fir wood | Panel Material: Solid fir wood}

Best Decorative

Urban Outfitters Amber Carved Wood Room Divider Screen

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If you're looking for something more decorative than functional, consider the Amber Room Divider from Urban Outfitters. Both the frame and the panels are made of solid mango wood with intricately carved details that lend to a boho-meets-antique vibe.

Though this tri-fold screen only comes in white, you shouldn't have any trouble coordinating it with the rest of your decor. It's on the pricier side for a room divider, but it arrives fully assembled and should last several years (or more) with proper care.

Price at time of publish: $299

_{Dimensions: 72 x 20 x 2 inches | Frame Material: Mango wood | Panel Material: Mango wood}

Best Curtain

RYB Home Wall Divider Privacy Curtain

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You can also divide a room with a curtain. We like the RYB Privacy Curtain, which is made of smooth, drapey triple-woven polyester and comes in your choice of 15 colors ranging from beige to black to burgundy. It's machine-washable too.

There are also 15 sizes available, so you're sure to find one that fits your space. The grommet top is designed to attach to a tension rod (sold separately). You could also install a more permanent rod for extra sturdiness, then hang the curtain when you need privacy.

Price at time of publish: $28

_{Dimensions: 15 sizes available | Material: Polyester}