Office Screens and Dividers

About Office Screens and Room Dividers

Office partitions are a staple of modern open-space, flexible and functional office designs. A variety of screens and room dividers is available on the market today, with the choice depending only on the specific business needs. 

Advantages of Office Dividers

• Healthy, sustainable office: Physical barriers help to maintain the workplaces and keep them resilient to outbreaks. Allowing a certain level of privacy inside an open-plan office also improves the well-being of employees by downsizing levels of stress and anxiety. At the same time, room dividers allow interaction and support the collaborative work environment.
• Enhanced productivity: Dedicated workstations help to maintain focus by eliminating a number of distractions. 
• Daylight flow: Installing flexible barriers instead of full walls improves the levels of natural light inside the office space. 
• More space and flexible layout: Office partitions can be easily rearranged to form a more efficient layout; without the need for costly renovations. 

Screens and Room Dividers Applications

The key roles of office screens are to clearly distinguish zones by function, and provide a sound and visual barrier between workstations. Some types of panels also play a decorative part in order to highlight the purpose - e.g. in yoga or wellness studios - or accentuate brand identity. Others have a multifunctional role, serving as shared document holders and memo walls.

Types of Office Room Separators

Steel Frame Room Dividers

Steel frame room dividers are available with or without casters, made to be stable and durable. Padded with fabrics, they provide good visual barriers and sound reduction. A variety of colours and sizes make them a flexible option that can easily satisfy the requirements of different office styles. 

Cubicle Panel Systems

Cubicles are basically a collection of room panels configured together to form a workstation. The modular design allows flexibility of use, allowing for the creation of small or large spaces per need. 

Panel systems are available in a number of sizes and materials, designed to suit the different needs of various office layouts and practices. The choice of panel desk dividers is limited by the available space, the number of employees, desired style and available budget.

Wood and Rattan Room Dividers

Wooden and rattan style woven fibre screens make a very robust yet appealing choice for dividing and defining open spaces. Apart from creating a visual barrier, they also provide privacy, create a calming atmosphere, and stand as an attractive focal point. 

Carved solid wood and leather office dividers can upscale both the layout and brand identity, with their inherently luxurious flair. Their elegant textures and rich finishes make an excellent choice for formal places such as lawyers, counsellors, or financial planners offices. Modern designs also include minimalist versions, white and black lacquer, along with classic options such as honey oak, walnut brown, or cherry rosewood. 

Bookcase Office Dividers

Movable walls can also serve as multifunctional decor. Bookcase room dividers feature sleek contemporary frames to convey a sense of lightweight division in an ample space. They separate workstations, provide visual and moderate sound barriers while also allowing more storage space for folders and office accessories. 

Another functional alternative to bookcase dividers is office cabinets placed between workstations. 

Japanese Screen Dividers

Japanese screens are distinguished by their ability to provide lightweight privacy without blocking the daylight. Along with convenient portability, they boast a specific visual appeal, ideal for yoga and wellness studios, medical offices and similar practices. 

Chalkboard and Cork Bulletin Board Office Dividers

Chalkboard and corkboard screens are available as single or foldable panels with 3 or 4 segments on average. Alongside privacy barriers, they provide space for office communication, small meetings, and brainstorming sessions. 

Hanging Room Separators 

Hanging room dividers are attractive, modern semi-permanent fixtures, mounted to the ceiling and suspended at the desired height. Depending on the material used, they can either be fixed or movable, slid to the side, pulled back, or rolled up. They can be fully customised per need, stretch from floor to ceiling, or even extend along the room length/width. 

Due to its flexibility in terms of size and body, a hanging divider is one of the most convenient options for distributing and distinguishing spaces in large open-plan offices. It can also serve as a focal point and display art or a brand’s visual identity features. 

Hanging Roll-Up Office Screens

A perfect solution for portable, temporary privacy barriers, roll-up screens are lightweight, easy to install and operate, and available in a plethora of colours and designs. They typically feature two hooks mounted into the ceilings and a wide roll-up blind, manually or engine operated. Apart from traditional fabrics, these screens can be made of stained bamboo, shoji paper, and plastic fibres. 

Things to Consider When Buying Screens & Room Dividers

Structure plays a vital part in an efficient layout, as well as functionality. Before buying, it’s advised to consult a professional in order to determine what kind of office dividers to choose. An adequate combination of screens, office desks and chairs can improve productivity and bring a number of long term benefits.

The adaptability of the office furniture is another factor to consider in order to create an evolving work environment. Portable room dividers can be a short term solution, while the ceiling-mounted screens put some limitations in terms of frequent layout changes. 

If you need assistance to find the right screens and room dividers for your home or office, ArchiPro provides a connection to the various professionals, ready to assist with all requirements and questions. Simply click "Contact supplier" on the product's page, or visit the supplier's website directly from the product's page.