How to Use Office Partitions and Room Dividers

At DigitalBuyer.com, we feature a wide selection of Screenflex dividers that can be used as office partitions or room dividers. They are great for sectioning off into smaller areas, creating privacy, and establishing a professional and more cohesive look to any space.

This article will help you better understand how to use office partitions and room dividers to make the best use of your office suite or any other space that needs dividing up.

The above picture illustrates how just 3 dividers can be arranged to create variety of layouts. Screenflex partitions are portable and will fold and bend into the shape you need. This is possible because of the hinges and accordion design of the dividers:

Once you have the configuration you need, panels can be locked in place and even locked together if you need longer lengths. Here are just a few configurations possible with these dividers:

If your partitions are going to be somewhat permanent, such as for an office setting, consider the WallMount dividers which are mounted on one side to a wall:Depending on your needs, these dividers are available in heights ranging from 4' to 8' and a variety of lengths. In addition, there are dozens of color options so you'll be able to match any decor or theme.

Other great features of these partitions include:

• No assembly required
• Sound absorbing
• Tackable (pin pictures, calendars, etc.)
• Portable - super easy to move and rearrange if needed
• Made in the USA

To get started, determine if you need a standard portable divider, a wall-mounted partition, or a heavy duty one. Here's brief rundown of these 3 main types:

» FREEstanding Standard Room Dividers & Office Partitions: The FREEstanding Room Divider line is the most popular line and is available in 6 heights, 6 lengths and various fabric/vinyl colors. Each Freestanding Room Divider is equipped with a steel end member and self leveling casters. These features make the Room Divider great portable partitions and easy to move anywhere within the office or building.

» WALLmount Room Dividers & Office Partitions: The Screenflex WALLmount Room Divider line likewise is available in 6 heights, 6 lengths and multiple fabric/vinyl colors. As its name implies, one end of this Room Divider is mounted to a wall while the rest of the Room Divider can be easily moved within the room. Great as office partitions once you have your layout established.

» Heavy Duty Room Dividers & Office Partitions: In unusually challenging conditions, the Screenflex Heavy Duty Room Divider is the choice. This model is available in 2 heights, 6 lengths and the same choice of colors and fabrics. It is truly "The World’s Toughest Room Divider." Heavy duty room dividers are ideal for as both portable partitions and office partitions where there is more heavy demand and use.


Then, figure out the the height and length you'll need. Once you have this information, visit the DigitalBuyer.com website to see all available office partitions and room dividers.

As always, feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Finding Inspiration for Office Design

Are you in charge of designing or redesigning an office? Many modern offices are actually large, wide open spaces that are broken up into smaller work areas. When started with a blank canvas such as a large office suite, you may find yourself uncertain as to how to approach the task of determining the design and layout of the space. Fortunately, there's a lot of resources to help you find inspiration for designing your office.
The simplest place to begin is to look at photos. Perhaps you already have some catalogs lying around for office furniture and equipment. They often have photos of these items in use in office settings. From these photos, you can get ideas for your own office space.

Other great sources for photos of offices are stock image websites. For examples, these photos are from various stock image websites:
With these images, you can get ideas on how you can use office partitions to create work spaces. Also, these offices make excellent use of color which may be something you might incorporate into your own office.

You can also try a Google image search for various keywords to see what images come up. You will probably find several to give you ideas for your own office design. Here's a few searches to get you started:

• office interior design
  
• office suite
• workstations
• office layout
• modern office design

Be creative with your searches and don't be afraid to look at things you may not end up using. Even if you'll never do a "trendy office design," looking at photos may show you various details or elements you never thought of and would want to use yourself.

Another excellent resource for inspiration which you may not think of is YouTube! In fact, many professional design firms will place videos showcasing their work on YouTube; it's almost as if you can get a professional for free!

Here's just one example of the many videos you can find on YouTube for office interior design:

Just remember, while it may be intimidating to have to design an entire office or office suite, there is a lot of help out there. Most people spend more time in their offices than at home so it is important to create a pleasing and productive environment. However, with a little research you'll find plenty of inspiration to help you along! Good luck and happy designing!