Written by Nick Simard on 11.03.16
When you live in one of the many fabulous apartments in Philadelphia, it can be a little tricky sometimes to divide rooms or space to maximize privacy while maintaining elegance. Fortunately, a little bit of creativity goes a long way. Here are three tips to get you started.
A couch is your best friend when it comes to natural room dividers, especially when you have a studio or loft apartment. However, the living room area should be visually unified somehow. For example, you could place the couch and a chair or two on a rug (or around it) to give off that cozy living room vibe. As long as you arrange your couch and chairs so you can easily get around your space, you’re good to go.
Shelves and screens are oldies but goodies when it comes to creating separate spaces. Room divider screens come in a wide array of styles and colors. You can go antique, funky, green (as in a natural tree-branch room divider or a plant screen) or post-modern; it’s all so much fun. You can even have a divider custom made by an upholsterer.
As for shelves, you probably want to go for tall and wide where possible. Here, too, your options are virtually endless. Choose simple wooden shelves, elegant shelves or even asymmetrical shelves.
Room divider curtains are a practical and attractive solution for dividing space in Philadelphia rentals. You can find them at many online retailers as well as small and large Philadelphia stores. Choose from a multitude of colors and patterns, including semi-transparent styles. Or go with tension-rod or hanging-rod kits — since some Old City apartments are lofts with few mountable walls, these are super solutions. Use a tension-rod kit for smaller spaces up to 10 feet wide. Hanging-rod kits can be ideal for bedrooms or living areas, as they can divide spaces up to 20 feet wide.
When you want to divide a space in any of the fantastic Philadelphia apartments, you have plenty of options. Whether you’re the do-it-yourself type or prefer to hire out, you can get really creative. You could even try interior sliding doors, but check your lease first or chat with your property manager. Some hardware installation may be required, and it needs to be compliant with lease terms.
Topics: Philly Apartments
