People have learned the hard way that if you are working from home where your kitchen, bedroom, office, and living room are all in the same space, you just… kind of hate it. Not to worry! You don’t have to move out to be able to create more private areas. And one of the most obvious solutions is to build a room dividing wall in addition to load-bearing walls.

Separating open-concept layouts by building a wall

Made of brick, stone, drywall, foam concrete, wood or glass blocks, a dividing wall can serve not only as a divider, but also does an excellent job of soundproofing space segments. Because it is strong and durable, you can hang shelves on it, a TV, various decorative pieces or even install a fireplace.

Major rules for installing an additional wall to the room

Here are what you have to consider before starting your wall building project:

• First of all, it has to be taken into account the shape of the room, the number of windows and door openings.
• The wall in the room should be installed so that it doesn’t interfere with movement in space and do not cross the window in the room.
• A rectangular narrow room is recommended to be zoned into two square areas of about the same size.

What are dividing walls made of?

As the most dramatic and expensive of the options on the table, constructing a wall is the final straw in completely undoing an open floor plan. You’ll want to locate it carefully so that you retain comfortable proportions for both rooms. Think about whether to add a door or just keep an open door opening and how large the opening should be.

There are many types of permanent divider walls, just to mention the most common ones:

• Glass divider walls: This is one of the most common types of partition walls that can be designed either by glass sheets or glass blocks. Today, glass partitions are a more modern and rigorous way to separate your open-concept living space. The glass partition in this case looks awesome, not to mention the useful zoning that it carries. Stylish design!
• Brick divider walls: They are a great decorative accent that remains in good condition for many years. It is water as well as fire-resistant. Furthermore, it does not break or damage even after long use.
• Wooden divider wall: It is easy to construct a wooden partition that can bring a touch of nature to your living space. Wood introduces a sense of warmth and character into a scheme and works equally well in modern and traditional homes.
• Metal divider wall: The metal partition wall is decorative, thin and long-lasting. It is also fireproof and strong enough to handle extreme force or pressure.
• Acrylic divider wall: Construction of acrylic divider is one of the modern wall partition ideas. It can come in different shapes, sizes, and designs.

However, the most often used material to build a wall is drywall. They are inexpensive, create a perfectly flat and smooth surface, occupy little space, fast and easy to install. The only drawback of drywall partitions is that they are not strong enough to hang shelves, cabinets and other fixtures.

The choice is yours!