The following projects are perfect for beginner DIYers and require simple tools and materials to craft these room dividers.

Read on for these and other inspiring, creative DIY room divider ideas for your house.

Shedivided the apartmentinto two parts with a sliding wall made ofIKEA Pax wardrobedoors.

room divider in a living area

The Spruce / Francesca Maiolino

These doors with frosted glass come large enough to stretch from ceiling to floor and slide effortlessly on tracks.

Then, secure the unit, so it can’t tip.

Supplement this with screws driven through the side of the unit directly into the same stud.

Ikea Pax room divider

Ikea Hackers

Keep them open to frame the entrance, or close them for privacy.

As Emily notes, she wanted to define the space yet “keep things bright and open.”

Adding a divider near the door was the perfect way to soften this cavernous space.

IKEA bookcase room divider

Homedit

This DIY room divider is simple and budget-friendly, costing between $50 to $100 to make.

However, these have been used to create a room divider in a living room.

This room divider wall pays homage to the roots of this old Brooklyn, New York duplex.

tie back curtain bedroom alcove divider

Arbor & Co.

The rough surface of the lath boards is a perfect complement to the smooth, light-colored walls.

Curtain Room Divider

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Working with a small living space?

These are a fantastic option for renters too.

Wood pallet DIY room divider

My Friend Staci

And thrift store bifold doors made the perfect inexpensive DIY solution, costing only $5.00.

She painted them a glossy white to match the rest of her home.

It also can serve as a room divider with tons of texture.

Antique window DIY room divider

Jones Design Company

She even added some little air plants into the holes of the divider for a touch of greenery.

Many barn door kits should suit most spaces.

It uses roughly 70-inch tall Ikea plant stands placed next to one another with three plants per stand.

Jute rope DIY room divider

The Brick House

These planters are free-standing, so they can be moved around as needed.

you’re free to easily customize this divider using different colors and shapes for the wood.

This DIY divider idea from Very Irie uses inexpensive fencing trimmed with wood and hung from the ceiling.

Deconstructed DIY Room Divider Wall

The Brooklyn Home Company

Its quick and easy to put together, yet it has a luxurious, spa-like feel.

This project requires careful measurements to get the fretwork just right, but otherwise, it comes together easily.

On one side, the freestanding wood trifold divider is padded and upholstered.

Using tapestries or curtains as a room divider

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Its a DIY room divider nod to the retro beaded curtains of the 1960s and 1970s.

It uses 2-inch styrofoam balls as the beads hung on natural cotton cord.

you might make as many strands as you like to fit your space.

Bi-fold doors room divider

In My Own Style

This DIY room divider idea from Skinny LaMinx hangs several potted succulents in a row using macrame plant hangers.

It creates designated spaces and visual interest while still maintaining an airy, natural vibe.

We love this option if you’re feeling handy.

Macrame Room Divider

A Beautiful Mess

It adds separation without sacrificing light since it doesn’t extend to the ceiling.

Here, Alvin Wayne used a sleek black metal bookshelf with minimalist decor accents to create separation.

Map out the patterns, stencil them, paint, and hang them.

Barn door room dividers in shared kids room

Amber Interior Design

it’s possible for you to easily customize this divider by using different patterns.

So she punched out the flimsy pressboard inserts in the divider, retaining the wood frame.

Instead, this coiled wire mesh drapes and hangs just like fabric.

Plant shelf room divider

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Oregon’s Cascade Coil made this room divider for a Hyatt Hotel.

The connectors attached to the ceiling allow for easy vertical adjustment.

The fabric is stretched over artist canvases, each measuring 30 by 50 inches.

DIY hanging porch divider

Making It Lovely

For an inexpensive room divider thats more functional than stylish, you cant beat this DIY idea from Instructables.

It makes a 5-foot-by-5-foot divider out of PVC tubing and canvas for just $25.

The divider offers privacy but still doesnt feel too bulky in a space.

Bamboo hanging room divider

Very Irie

And if you want to add some design flair, you always can decorate the canvas.

The easiest and most simple method for dividing a room is to use curtains.

Not only are curtains cost-effective, but they are also versatile, easy to install, and not permanent.

Fretwork room divider

Remodelaholic

Curtains also allow you to open and close up your space as desired.

However, it can add functionality for your needs.

Upholstered room divider

Effortless Style Interiors

beaded curtain

Design Love Fest

DIY Hanging Succulent Garden

Skinny La Mix

bright and white studio apartment with half wall room divider

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Metal Bookshelf Room Divider

Alvin Wayne

room with room divider

Aleksandar Novoselski / Stocksy

Bedroom room divider

vicnt / Getty Images

Chicken wire DIY room divider

Home Road

Coiled wire room divider

Cascade Coil

Fabric adjustable room divider

Fresh Crush

cheap office dividers

Cheap Office/ Instructables

Highland Dunes Suniga Folding Room Divider on a blue-green background

A person peeking through the Quince European Linen Blackout Curtain

Filled bookshelf with colorful books and a fake plant on top.