What are Room Partitions?
Sometimes referred to as room dividers, room partitions are devices that allow the space in a room to be divided into subsections or areas. In some cases, the use of room partitions has to do with a decorating theme for the space. At other times, the reason for the usage of the room divider is more functional that decorative. There are essentially two types of room partitions. The first example is a folding partition. The folding partition usually involves a series of panels that are hinged together and is free standing. One of the more common examples of this type of divider is the room screen. Generally, this device has a minimum of three panels. The panels are unfolded and positioned in a manner that sections off a portion of the room. Room screens are often employed in bedrooms to create a changing area within the room. People who live in efficiency apartments may also make use of room partitions of this type to create a visual distinction between living and sleeping space. A secon
