Information You Need About Oriental Room Dividers When Buying

As its name obviously denotes, Oriental room dividers are special furnishings of Japanese, Chinese or other Eastern designs that are used to partition a large room into much smaller sections. In terms of interior décor, these dividers are also termed as room partitions. Room dividers primarily served a functional rather than a decorative task. It is because of the fact that there are so many types of room separators available, one should consider for what purpose these furnishings are to be used.

When it comes to practical functions, room dividers serve to partition a large space into smaller sections. For example, individuals living in large apartments or condominiums can divide the space into dining room, kitchen, living room, and bedroom areas with room separators. This function has made dividers the more affordable option to maximize space over the construction of dividing walls or new rooms.

The basic materials that room separators are made from include paper, wood, bamboo, pine and plastic. There are single panel, multiple panel, as well as solid standing dividers.

The style of room divider is distinguished by its originating country. The most popular styles nowadays are French and Oriental room dividers. French room dividers are characterized by a see-through frame work with designs that are unique to each region in France.

When it comes to Oriental room dividers, the most popular choices are those that are manufactured in China and Japan. Japan's Shoji screens are argued to be the first to be introduced to the West and are noted for their practicality. The differentiating elements between Chinese and Zen Shoji screens are that the former uses bamboo panels while the latter utilizes rice paper. As a result, Shoji screens are much lighter. Plus, for aesthetic values, the rice paper slows for light to pass through so that the intricate paintings and designs are highlighted.

The Chinese screen utilizes renewable sources like wicker, rush grass and rattan, but most are primarily made from bamboo. Bamboo screens are lightweight. Unlike Shoji screens, they block light and they provide greater privacy.

Most Oriental room dividers have a height of six feet. If placed in vantage positions, they can serve as eye-catchers because of their elegant frames and beautiful designs.

There are a lot more things you may want to know about this piece of home furniture but I think that the information presented here are quiet enough for you to make a good decision of which one if right for you.

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