How to find privacy in a shared room
Sharing a room with a sibling, creating a work corner in the living room – or simply needing a bit of privacy at certain times of the day. Different situations, same challenge: one space has to do more than one thing. Here you’ll find simple, flexible ideas for creating zones within a room, without putting up permanent walls. Smart ways to shape separation when it’s needed – and open things up again just as easily.
Shelving with added benefits
A shelving unit can do more than hold your things. Placed thoughtfully, it creates storage and display while also helping divide a shared room into smaller zones. Solutions like KALLAX make it easy to create a room within a room, while still offering plenty of storage. The clean, simple design keeps the space feeling open, and the mix of open shelves and optional inserts lets you choose between display and more private storage. Used as a divider, it adds structure without shutting the room off completely – a practical way to balance togetherness and privacy.
Share the light, split the room
When one room needs to serve different purposes, a clear divide can make all the difference. A simple curtain is a light, flexible way to create separation without closing the space off. It lets light travel through the room, while still helping define zones when needed. With a ceiling-mounted solution like VIDGA system, it’s easy to adjust the layout as everyday life shifts – opening up the space or creating a more private corner in seconds.
Create focus with a room divider
When different activities happen side by side, visual distractions can get in the way. Studying, desk work or other focused tasks often benefit from a clearer boundary. A freestanding room divider is an easy way to create that separation. A light divider like RISÖR defines zones while still letting light through, while TOLKNING, made from natural fibres, adds warmth and creates a clear sense of a room within a room. Simple solutions that are easy to adjust as needs change.
Curtains, but in a different way
Some situations call for more than a visual hint of separation. A temporary guest area. Or a play space that can open up for play – and close again when things need to settle. In those moments, heavier curtains help create a stronger sense of privacy. By softening both sound and sight, they add a more enclosed feel while still keeping the room adaptable. A simple way to create calm without making anything permanent.
Curtains, but in a different way
Some situations call for more than a visual hint of separation. A temporary guest area. Or a play space that can open up for play – and close again when things need to settle. In those moments, heavier curtains help create a stronger sense of privacy. By softening both sound and sight, they add a more enclosed feel while still keeping the room adaptable. A simple way to create calm without making anything permanent.