Articles for tag: Bauhaus, Constructivism, History of Art, Room Dividers

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Simplicity and Structure: The International Style in Architecture

The International Style in architecture was inspired by mechanical simplicity and structure. It borrowed from Mondrian’s principles of dynamic equilibrium, basically the balancing of “unequal but equivalent oppositions.” This balance was intended to induce a feeling of “mystical harmony of humanity in the universe.” The color palette that was used in this style were basic ...

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Five Ideas for Movable Walls

Are you looking for a flexible way to divide your living or work space? A movable wall allows you to have privacy when you want it. But, it also allows you to open up the area on demand. You actually get the best of both worlds. From mobile bookcases to simple screens, here are five ...

How to Make a Picture Frame Room Divider

Privacy screen room dividers are difficult to find in your local stores but they are very easy to make. The screens can be made in various ways, from all sorts of different supplies, but one of the most unique ones you can make is assembled from picture frames. Depending upon how much room you have, ...

DIY: Build a PVC Room Divider

When friends and relatives visit overnight, it’s sometimes hard for each of them to have their own space to sleep. Using PVC room dividers, each person has their own area no matter how small to spend the night. During the day, they are carried to the garage or placed against the wall, bedding is folded ...

Bay Window Treatment Ideas

Do you have bay windows in your home? Here are some ideas that you can take inspiration from to dress up your bay windows. Roman Shades Roman Shades are a prettier and more decorative option to regular blinds. Because they are made out of fabric, roman shades also eliminate the need for curtains. You can ...

Cheap Ways to Divide One Room in Half

Have your two kids–who share a bedroom–started clamoring for personal space? Do you have a room that does double duty, such as a guest room that serves as a home office, too? Or maybe you just need to corner off a little space temporarily for a new baby or a long-term visitor. Whatever the reason, ...

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Great Ideas for Studio Apartments

In a studio apartment, space is at a premium. So you’ll want to pull out all the stops to make the most of what you’ve got. From room dividers to sleeping quarters, you need creative ways to use your space. Making those space-saving ideas look attractive can be a challenge – but, it can be ...

How to Use a Room Divider to Spruce Up a Room

A room divider can be as simple as setting the sofa in a position to divide the living space from the dining space in a long multipurpose room. It can also be as extreme as bringing in 2×4’s and sheet rock and erecting a permanent wall to divide a space. This article will open your ...