How To Make The Most Of Multifunctional Spaces

By Ana Zuravliova

Trend Specialist at Blinds Direct

Mon 15 Nov 2021

Our homes are extremely important places. We relax, entertain, and increasingly work in the same space but how can we make the most of the room we have? In todays’ blog, we’ll be exploring how you can make your rooms multifunctional and to enjoy your home to the max!

Why make a multifunctional space at home?

Since the 1970s, open plan living has been a very popular configuration for homes across the UK. That said, in recent times, there has been a shift toward more coordinated living with dedicated home offices, social spaces and playrooms.

Use room dividers to add structure

While this may be good for those buying new-build properties, what can the rest of us do to add structure to our homes? The good news is we can enjoy a flexible approach to our rooms allowing us to appreciate both open space, and smaller areas for specific use when required. After all, its easier to divide a big open room than knock down a wall…

Examples of a multifunctional space

Take, for example, a joint living room and kitchen space. These are fantastic for hosting and relaxing alone in equal measure. When cooking for friends, you can remain part of the conversation as they relax on the sofa, or you can enjoy the TV from the cooker when on your own. However, if you and a friend or family member then want to use that space for working from home, there are easy ways you can temporarily divide it.

Ideas for room dividers to temporarily split a combined living space

While it’s great to enjoy open spaces, sometimes they need to be separated, at least for a little while. Do you want a way to work from home in the kitchen while your teenager does homework in the kitchen half of the space? Well, you can easily do so in one of two ways.

Curtains as room dividers

Curtains are often used as barriers between external light, noise and heat and the inside of your home; however, you can use them equally well as room dividers.

One of the benefits of curtains is they can be extremely wide, and they fold away nicely meaning they can span even a large room.

There are plenty of colours and finishes to consider which can contribute to a range of decors making them a functional yet trendy way to divide your space. Moreover, if you’re dividing your space to make it cosier, consider a thermal lining to keep the heat in your half.

Panel blinds as room dividers

Owing to the number of slats they require, a vertical blind may be a little too busy as a room divider however, with a made to measure panel blind, you don’t have the same worries! Panel blinds are similar to vertical blinds, but the slats are much wider.

This adds an extremely elegant finish to a space with a hint of the Japandi school of design. They work well alongside a range of other design trends, especially those that make use of a monochrome colour scheme.

When considering a panel blind as a room divider, be sure to take into consideration where they will stack. To help with this, when you use the handy calculator tool on the website, it will tell you how wide your slats will be.

image of family enjoying a home cinema room with popcorn

Use roller blinds to make a home cinema

Watching the latest movies, from billion-dollar blockbusters to arty masterpieces, remains a popular pastime. With a range of subscription services letting people enjoy their favourites at home, you don’t have to compromise on experience.

While roller blinds remain an excellent solution for adding style and functionality to a window, they can also be used as an at home movie screen. With projectors available that connect to laptops and mobiles, you can easily pull down your home screen and enjoy the latest horror movie or rom-com.

As a top tip, consider using a plain grey roller blind, or a white roller blind, crafted from blackout material to best enjoy the silver screen at home.

The blinds, curtains, and homeware available on the website is made to the highest standards using only the finest materials. With most items handcrafted here in the UK, you can rest assured that the quality of your new item will exceed expectations and come to your door complete with a five-year guarantee.