What style wall divider should you consider? There are endless options of dividers and screens available for you to choose from. To help with your decision, begin by analyzing your current decor to determine what styles will complement your current theme. If your space is a more casual or eclectic-styled space, a rattan style divider may add an interesting touch. If you have a more contemporary space, consider a faux leather divider or one covered in a bold fabric. A Japanese style shoji divider will lend a traditional appeal and also allow sunlight to filter through. You may even be interested in special purpose floor screens: those made of cork bulletin or chalkboard, or one that includes photo frames built into the panels for a personalized touch.

How tall and wide should your divider be? Consider how much privacy you'd like, the use of your divider and the height of your ceilings to determine size. If the divider is to act as a legitimate wall and space is on your side, you'll want it to be as close to the ceiling as possible and include as many panels as it takes to adequately encompass the space. If it's simply going to act as a decorative piece, it only needs to be 4-5 feet tall with minimal panels to create the right impact.

What materials should you consider? This is as much of an aesthetic decision as it is a functional one. A lightweight material, such as shoji or canvas, may be more complementary to your decor than something more substantial, like wood or lacquer. However, this may allow for more shadows or light to filter through. If you only want the screen to act as a decorative detail, go for a printed canvas or dyed faux leather instead of a functional piece like white canvas or wood.

Should you consider a roll-up room divider? Roll-up room dividers act similarly to a window blind: they attach to the ceiling via hooks and pull down to reveal a privacy screen. In this case, try to find a divider that's at least six feet long so it provides ample privacy.

Take a look at different styles and options to partition your walls with our selection below.