Best Folding Room Dividers for Your Home Office

6 panel wicker foldong room divider in creamAre you working from home without an office to call your own? Folding room dividers are a great way to create a separate work zone.

Having a clear boundary between your home and work space is extremely important if you’re going to make remote working work for you.

By minimising distractions and deterring unwanted visitors and attention, you’ll be more able to stay focused and on task.

Plus, the right divider can make a stylish statement to any space – big or small.

We’ve recommended our Top 5 below in different styles and materials, along with some design tips for ideas and inspiration. Be bold, be unique and make something beautiful!


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Solid Weave Wicker From Hartleys

3 and 6 panel folding room dividers in natural, cream and dark wood finish
(Price range £40 – £70)

These gorgeous wicker dividers from Hartleys are really popular right now. They come either 3 or 6 panels wide, in a choice of 3 colours.

They’re lightweight but sturdy and would look the part in any surroundings.

Choose cream to complement pastels and muted tones. Or go natural to pair perfectly with a whole range of oranges for a warmer feel. For a rustic flavour choose the dark wood option.

We can’t think of any home space colours or styles which wouldn’t look good with one of these dividers…think Zen, think New York Loft, think Minimalist, think Country Style. They’re totally versatile plus they’re great on budget.

Design Tip…

Electric standing desk with walnut top and black frame

Pair up the dark brown option with a dark wood standing desk and a deep blue wall. Brighten up with some clever spotlighting. Go for a brass desk lamp and accessories. 

7 spotlights reflect onto a dark blue wall with green houseplant to the left

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Hand Carved Wood From VidaXL

Hand carved wooden folding room divider in dark wash finish
(Price range £130 – £250)

This charming divider from vidaXL is available as either a 3- or 5-panel piece. Hand carved from mango wood, it’s super-sturdy and really well-made.

We’re loving the dark brown (pictured) but you can also choose a grey or white wash finish.

When we see this divider, we immediately think of rich yellow or orange walls, mandala prints and the most beautiful ethnic accessories. Be bold and make it amazing!

Design Tip…

Plain beige wall print with subtle brown pattern on top and bottom borders

OR…use it to add a touch of elegance to a very simple and understated work space. Bring in some gorgeous green houseplants for a splash of colour and extra depth.   

Selection of houseplants in white, beige and terracotte coloured pots

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The Canvas Range From Murando

5-panel folding room divider featuring image of stomes balancing, leaves and a shimmering pool
(Price range £140 – £210)

This is one of the seemingly endless choices of dividers from Murando.

There’s a wide range of prints to suit every taste and home office setting…from blocks of colour to florals to landscapes, seascapes and plenty more.

You can choose between a 3- or 5-panel piece and a single- or double-sided print. 

Pictured here is one of the Spa Zen prints…it just whispers calm, balance and tranquility.

We’re visualising a bamboo-topped standing desk with black frame. Add a bamboo ladder shelf, housing green plants with splashes of orange and yellow. Plus a medium size 3-tier indoor fountain. What do you see?

Design Tip…

5 panel folding room divider

Here’s another favourite of ours from Murando. (See the Abstract 3D range.) Pair up this mainly monochrome divider with a white standing desk. Lift with a little colour on the walls…be as bold or as subtle as you wish. 

Standing desk with white top and frame

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Polyester Panels From Costway

3 panel room divider with black screens, supports and feet
(Price range around £140)

You might have guessed that we love a bit of colour and visual excitement. So you may wonder what this very plain divider by Costway is doing here.

Put simply, this is a no thrills, no spills divider which lends a more professional visual to its surroundings.

It speaks “office” more than “home space” and this look can work perfectly well as is, or with a little customisation.

Keep it simple with monochrome decor and muted tones. Black is beautiful so embrace it…along with greys and whites.

Design Tip…

Patterns, chess piece and photo frame demonstrating the contrast between blakc and gold

OR…get super-glam by contrasting black with rich golds. We’re thinking prints, photo frames, wall colour. Add a gold and black chess set to the mix. Bling up even further with a crystal desk lamp and accessories. What’s your flavour?

Wall print with black background and splashes of gold

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Paper Panels From Hartleys

Oriental style room divider made with wood and paper
(Price range £70 – £100)

Hartleys have done it again with this Japanese-style divider. (Choose 3 or 5 panels, black or natural.)

Another great choice for a subtle yet stylish look to separate your home and office life.

This natural finish would look great with a bamboo-topped desk and stone blue walls. 

Use minimal furniture and keep your workspace clear – a tidy desk is a tidy mind!

We think this would be the perfect choice for a therapy room. Maintain the calm ambience with an aromatherapy diffuser and some gentle sound healing music in the background….and relaaaax!

Design Tip…

Black and white folding screen with plant

Or you could totally embrace the Japanese element with the black option. Choose a luxurious themed wallpaper or some traditional prints or hanging tapestries.

Japanese silk tapestry featuring 4 birds in flight

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Final Thoughts on the Best Folding Room Dividers

Remote working can be a challenge, especially if you don’t have a separate office to work from. Folding room dividers can be a great way to create a boundary between your home and work space.

Not only do they serve to keep visitors and distractions away, they can really add something to their environment.

In today’s post we featured 5 of our favourites. Here’s a recap on why…

  • Wicker from Hartleys – the best for budget. Would look good in ANY environment.
  • Mango wood from vidaXL – hand carved and totally gorgeous. Rich and ethnic.
  • The canvas range from Murando – seriously, the range is outstanding. The prints are beautiful and there’s something for every taste.
  • Polyester from Costway – keep it simple and professional or bling it up. Works really well either way.
  • Paper panels from Hartleys – great for subtle Zen or immerse yourself fully in the Oriental flavour.

We also added our tips and suggestions to help get the creative juices flowing. So prepare to make your workspace unique and beautiful – a place you look forward to working in.

For more ways to love your home office, take a look at our post on Creative Room Divider Ideas.


We’d love to see how you’ve transformed your home working space.  Send your photos to jane@standingdeskuk.com, along with any tips, ideas and inspiration of your own.


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