Rethinking the Look of Things No. 60 - A Room Divided

There is an intimacy about a room set apart from another. The feel that "this space" is just for us in this moment. Yet, an open floor plan concept is craved in today's lifestyle so this intimacy can be missing. Let's rethink the application of a room divided with the function of an open floor plan. A "wall" that doesn't close a space off because it holds a transparency to the areas around it.

 A room divider or a  pocket door is mostly considered as a barrier that closes off one area from another. I'd like to flirt with a different idea. Our home is where our stories and memories are created, with those we share our spaces with day to day and our guests. And like a play performed on a stage changes from scene to scene, so can our home. An open space with glass or metal mesh doors, that allows a room to be divided, are a beautiful way to play your scene.

Saving space is the most common consideration for a pocket door. A brilliant one. Now let's delight in a more architecturally considered placement that meets today's lifestyle. We want our homes to feel relaxing, even if our tastes are more formal - comfort is top priority. We want to enjoy our homes with those that uplift us, make us laugh so hard our side hurts, listens to our deepest concerns, shares our joys, and bring the best out in us. And there are times we want solitude. Your "cave" can be found by pulling a pocket door or divider across a space. It can be that simple.

Your "cave" doesn't have to be tucked away - hidden. Let the sun or moon light shine into your space where you seek moments of time to yourself. Where are these spaces? It could be the kitchen, where  that room can be divided yet open so you can cook that new recipe as therapy?

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