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Maximize your space with a simple, stylish—and hardworking—DIY room divider.

Forget carpentry and drywall—one of the easiest ways to define space in your home is with a simple yet stylish room divider. Whether you are looking to create privacy or designate spaces for different activities, a divider might just be the small space decorating solution for you. It can help you carve out a dreamy bedroom in a studio apartment, a reading nook in a cozy living room, or a home office in a bedroom, all while giving the illusion of more square footage. Even better, when you go the DIY route, it can be cheap to create and install.

The possibilities for personality-filled materials to use in your room divider are endless, from salvaged windows and thrift-store folding doors to fabric, rope, chicken wire, plywood, and even macrame and succulents (one of many indoor plants that warm up a living space!). Many divider designs get their next-level look with a simple coat of paint too. Now for 21 room divider ideas to inspire you to create one of your own. Get ready to start DIYing!

Your space will shine bright with this DIY room divider featuring a thrift-store folding door that’s been upcycled with a coat of glossy white paint. Casters make it a cinch to maneuver.

Get the tutorial at In My Own Style.

Add texture and style to your space with a DIY vertical jute rope room divider, like this one from The Brick House. It's a great solution for those seeking to define spaces while still retaining light and visibility.

For a similar look using three different techniques, check out video tutorials by MD DIY Home, OWN, the Oprah Winfrey Network, and Coral +Jasmine Roth.

It's so simple—instead of putting your storage unit against the wall, use it as a wall. Open shelving, such as an etagere, will preserve a spacious feel between "rooms," while a unit with a closed back will create privacy. Just make sure your shelves are stable enough to serve as a freestanding divider.

Bring charm and history to your space with a salvaged window room divider. This one is super simple to DIY: Install two eye bolts on the window as attachment points, screw corresponding eye bolts into a ceiling beam, and hang with wire or chain. The window will delineate separate spaces while still letting light flow through.

See more from this room at Snazzy Home.

Put your old curtains or fabric scraps to work with a tutorial that’s both fun and easy to follow. This brightly patterned screen does double duty by dividing spaces and bringing color and personality to your home.

Get the tutorial at Kootut Murut.

If you're handy, try this project from blogger Wendi Wachtel. She built the wood frame from scratch, then inserted opaque acrylic light panels to provide a visual screen that doesn't block light.

Get the tutorial at H2OBungalow.

Turn your studio apartment into a one-bedroom with this clever hack of IKEA’s sliding wardrobe doors. This frosted glass door offers privacy without sacrificing sunshine.

Get the tutorial at Ikea Hackers.

Another genius Ikea hack uses parts of a popular pine storage system to craft a wooden folding screen. Dress it up with macrame for an on-trend, boho chic look.

Get the tutorial at My French Twist.

This striking DIY room divider is made using only a stack of humble plywood and 1×2 lumber. Its six-foot-tall paravent design effectively partitions a space when needed and folds up in seconds for easy storage.

Get the tutorial at Ohoh Deco.

This DIY fretwork screen features a geometric rectangular motif that is both classic and presently trending. Add instant glamour to your space by painting your screen a brilliant gold.

Get the tutorial at Remodelaholic.

This multifunctional room divider is padded and upholstered on one side for comfort and style. With one easy flip, it transforms into a chalkboard for jotting down notes and hanging fun pictures.

Get the tutorial at Effortless Style.

This is the perfect project for hunter-gatherer types. Twinkle lights and natural branches come together for a magical look that will awe your guests.

Get the tutorial at Mark Montano.

Solve your open floor plan problems by getting in on the sliding barn door trend. This DIY project cuts down the usually high cost of sliding doors by using cedar fence slats.

Get the tutorial at Pretty Providence.

This DIY bifold door room divider is topped with robin's egg blue chalk paint for a charming, weathered look. Use it to section off an area or to create a makeshift dressing room in your bedroom.

Get the tutorial at H2O Bungalow.

If you love country farmhouse décor, then this is the project for you. This unique room divider is crafted from aged pallet wood and honeycombed chicken wire for a rustic look.

Get the tutorial at All Things Heart & Home.

This wood-slatted room divider can be dressed up with pictures and plants for the maximalist decorator, or kept in its natural glory for the minimalist. Use this piece to divide two spaces, or even as a headboard.

Get the tutorial at Lady Explorer.

A thrift store folding screen gets a face-lift using pastel paint and patterned stencils. Use it to sanction off a crafting corner or dressing area.

Get the tutorial at Confessions of a Serial DIYer.

This neutral geometric DIY room divider is made from folding doors covered in hexagon-patterned peel-and-stick wallpaper. Check your local Habitat for Humanity or other architectural salvage yard for salvaged folding doors to make this a penny-saving project.

Get the tutorial at The Handyman’s Daughter.

This simple, graphic beaded curtain gives a retro nod to the '60s and '70s while staying modern. It’s made using oversized Styrofoam balls and acrylic gesso for added texture.

Get the tutorial at Design Love Fest.

This DIY room divider is anything but traditional. Bring a little nature to your home by dividing your space with a macrame hanging succulent garden.

Get the tutorial at Skinny LaMinx.

Separate work from play with this rattan room divider with DIY woven yarn details. The best thing about this idea is that it’s very simple to customize: You can create any design, shape, or color combination you like! The divider can even pull double duty as a place to display favorite photos or artwork; just clip the pieces onto the yarn using gold binder clips.

Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth.

It’s the small touches that can freshen up a room. Now you can get dozens of easy makeover ideas you can finish in a weekend with Country Living's digital guide!