<p dir="ltr"><strong id="docs-internal-guid-59db2e4e-7fff-a88b-0574-f69fe9ebc976"></strong>Two people sharing one bedroom can be an uncomfortable and frustrating living situation, but most of us can't afford to move into a bigger home whenever we want. You have to work with what you have, and sometimes that means learning how to divide a bedroom into two rooms with creativity and style.</p>
<p dir="ltr">This doesn't mean changing your whole floor plan by building a new wall or even a half wall. It's usually more practical to use temporary solutions like bookcases, room dividers, or even bunk beds &mdash; practical options that help define separate rooms and maximize your square footage.</p>
<p dir="ltr">In this guide, we'll explore some of the easiest ways you can use furniture to divide the floor space and turn one bedroom into two. Keep reading to get inspired.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">How to split a bedroom into two with stylish room dividers</h2>
<p dir="ltr">When considering how to divide a bedroom into two rooms, the most straightforward DIY option is a room divider. These screens serve as temporary walls that balance separation with style, and they are cost-effective compared to most other solutions.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Unlike permanent dividing walls, room dividers allow you to transform your space when needed without committing to structural changes. They&rsquo;re helpful for everything from a spacious primary bedroom to a small studio apartment.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">The trick is to select pieces that complement your existing decor style while providing the right balance of privacy and openness for your specific needs.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Here are some of our favorite room divider ideas. Use them to improve your home design and the functionality of your bedroom.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Mattison Room Divider</h3>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Living-Room/Mattison-Room-Divider/960121"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdhzXfPSaCMGGVPyRnLrxjAKbUgb7cBjWLrsjHjO9DktS0JDrof1QQecsjJJNJ1uZPoPleqWfrsvwMAppMUGrdUHOccGuKEsudJVUYADYFFl9cDm9yLW57x9uUYyQ_PHhJg1r8NeQ?key=ul1-DX9RjWlRYcDt_SOUg7bJ" width="624" height="740"></a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Ideal for: <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/classic-meets-contemporary-guide-to-transitional-style">Transitional home decor</a>, smaller bedroom layouts</p>
<p dir="ltr">The <a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Living-Room/Mattison-Room-Divider/960121">Mattison Room Divider</a> is a beautiful four-panel screen that provides a balance between total privacy and natural light with its semi-transparent upper half and wood lower half. It&rsquo;s a nice alternative to a floor-to-ceiling divider that could block out too much light, and it would work well with most modern and transitional bedroom ideas.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Edwards Room Divider</h3>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Living-Room/Edwards-Room-Divider/960123"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcOIIkMmJtW084wTfMs25NvYnz3W1skikHV_msHteOxLQXf20revbatrg5mhxrd5pj-2jLkjkp4wvs2TVH3RuZ63dJSjWUXJ-ZjiwfRm5DEtjB5Ye-UvdUrcHScH11hcbLajQak?key=ul1-DX9RjWlRYcDt_SOUg7bJ" width="624" height="723"></a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Ideal for: <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/blogs/modern-bedroom-design">Modern bedroom design</a>, bright home decor</p>
<p dir="ltr">The <a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Living-Room/Edwards-Room-Divider/960123">Edwards Room Divider</a> is a natural-finish, four-panel screen that makes a great alternative to a full partition wall. The upper section is semi-opaque to let some light through, while the lower section is wood for additional privacy. This would work well for dividing two small bedrooms in the same room or splitting a large bedroom into a bedroom and home office duo.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Deepika Room Divider</h3>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Living-Room/Deepika-Room-Divider/961413"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeQhuJK5HFBhEBOWmQPF0LlSZzLo9LZTeVBIfRwS0gOpjvlVzRn0fGH2n9QdTLfimaQG3icdhPzzkRILEmUw5Nxwwox3I1bC1P11FJAaPqnDBjgy8SBX5xLrnrbD2aqCEYHrvF3mQ?key=ul1-DX9RjWlRYcDt_SOUg7bJ" width="624" height="624"></a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Ideal for: <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/rustic-bedroom-ideas">Rustic bedrooms</a>, large rooms</p>
<p dir="ltr">The <a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Living-Room/Deepika-Room-Divider/961413">Deepika Room Divider</a> is a warm-toned four-panel screen with an antique finish and dark-toned frame. It blends modern detailing with rustic charm and is a fantastic room divider idea for big bedrooms with plenty of light. Consider placing a pair of beds back to back, with the headboards nearest to each other and then positioning this divider between the two.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Nailan Room Divider</h3>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Living-Room/Nailan-Room-Divider/900092"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcDi1esJxLC-sOSL-jBTg_hnkuMi5GkeFdyNQEm-s8VY7sE7UIlniPcZQ1csSQbLjN_NGhpCV1CHAXnalPBoZazY089cRk-erMeJeu1WcORXdHNzjkJPEvAcPmj1PYluldWPu7Ziw?key=ul1-DX9RjWlRYcDt_SOUg7bJ" width="624" height="624"></a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Ideal for: <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/eclectic-interior-design">Eclectic interior design</a>, mid-century modern bedrooms</p>
<p dir="ltr">The <a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Living-Room/Nailan-Room-Divider/900092">Nailan Room Divider</a> is a three-panel accent with a black finish and mosaic cut-outs that allow you to see between the two spaces you&rsquo;re dividing. This is ideal for small rooms where a solid divider would block out too much light or make the bedroom feel cramped.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Use this divider if one side of the divider will serve as a <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/modern-office">home office</a> or living room instead of situations where both sides will be bedrooms and thus require more privacy.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Carrie Room Divider</h3>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Living-Room/Carrie-Room-Divider/4622"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfUQoqQP48kB12bMKmQlaZrR4XVRFPEARr5K1qcdM25K9KiNQp1_lE4zGNqLJ4Br8QuerJrRyPQqkZ-TlBaB3_038LOR4F8VjqJWgU-wa7wvXmgncBFOxGvJ5aHSeqd6V7UIOyKRg?key=ul1-DX9RjWlRYcDt_SOUg7bJ" width="624" height="624"></a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Ideal for: <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/minimalist-interior-design">Minimalist living spaces</a>, smaller rooms</p>
<p dir="ltr">The <a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Living-Room/Carrie-Room-Divider/4622">Carrie Room Divider</a> is a smaller three-panel screen with a wood frame, and you can choose between the black finish shown here and a lighter <a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Living-Room/Carrie-Room-Divider/4621">natural finish</a>. It&rsquo;ll add an elegant Japanese-inspired aesthetic to any room with its <a href="https://artsandculture.google.com/story/the-mark-of-beauty%EF%BC%9A-shoji-screens-nhk-educational/SQWRtE37tZkFJg?hl=en">shoji screen</a> design, and the white paper panels will soften light without blocking it out.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Dove Room Divider</h3>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Living-Room/Dove-Room-Divider/2710"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXebeYu0ZvcQOM2i20Wjhcs4LNmFA9kDtvyBz2i6yV6wXJN70MjmleV9uxUtqVf0_XQSXmdrGvA4nxKH85my26ox6EDi1Egog7CjrqQLUbACegERwx_KlS0IqaaADwoGV3VR9MO6Eg?key=ul1-DX9RjWlRYcDt_SOUg7bJ" width="624" height="624"></a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Ideal for: <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/shabby-chic-furniture">Shabby chic interior design</a>, kids room/playrooms</p>
<p dir="ltr">The <a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Living-Room/Dove-Room-Divider/2710">Dove Room Divider</a> is a delicate four-panel option with a black metal frame and heart-like scrollwork on the top. It stands out with attractive beige fabric panels that will filter and soften natural light without darkening the room &mdash; great for small spaces that would feel cramped with shadows and low light.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Haidera Room Divider</h3>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Living-Room/Haidera-Room-Divider/901632"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfifdzFJasBuDQAWb5nM8dVU0N06l6Ku0BEpMCFegXb4aO9LN0bvp8H7RcLSR16Lqe1_JA9NF27zhufu1ww0PJNuuLrKGKmsT7lZSQLYwvJKw6XOpRQj8-YRCXXcJAv3J2Bj-O6?key=ul1-DX9RjWlRYcDt_SOUg7bJ" width="624" height="624"></a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Ideal for: Dramatic home decor, <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/teen-bedroom-ideas">cool teen bedrooms</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">The <a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Living-Room/Haidera-Room-Divider/901632">Haidera Room Divider</a> is a four-panel screen that creates a sense of privacy while adding a touch of sophistication to your decor. It&rsquo;ll introduce elegance and intrigue with its Parisian-inspired black damask design with gold detailing that almost seems to glow from within.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">How to divide a bedroom into two rooms with a bookcase</h2>
<p dir="ltr">If you&rsquo;d like something with more functionality than a room divider, a bookcase is a fantastic option. You can conveniently partition a bedroom into two distinct areas while adding extra shelving for storage and display space.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Just position the bookcase(s) where you would want a wall between the two rooms and then fill it with books, baskets, and anything else you&rsquo;d like to showcase. If you have the space for two bookshelves, consider alternating which direction they face so each room has shelving to use for storage.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Here are some of our favorite bookcases to use for dividing a bedroom into two rooms.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Hoover Bookshelf</h3>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Home-Office/Hoover-Bookshelf/800309"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeDsKnWSCGZocXj_OteFmdQc4PxrmUBeu0uFDJQBw55H3tSuXl7G_89bCMQdG_q-kIrVpqmX6mzD53dxQmi9OHpm-o6cvWgyAzsuTf4DsrkQLn-VnGR8BE2noxG4NL7Kw3rIJxV?key=ul1-DX9RjWlRYcDt_SOUg7bJ" width="624" height="624"></a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Ideal for: <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/glam-bedroom-ideas">Glam bedrooms</a>, bedroom/living room combos</p>
<p dir="ltr">The <a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Home-Office/Hoover-Bookshelf/800309">Hoover Bookshelf</a> boasts five tiers of multi-level shelves, providing plenty of space for storage and display. It comes in the subdued black finish seen here and a more attention-grabbing <a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Home-Office/Hoover-Bookshelf/800310">white finish</a> for a brighter aesthetic.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Both options stand out with chrome detailing and an eye-catching geometric design. Consider placing two of these bookcases side by side with one facing each room so both spaces have extra shelving.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Analiese Double Bookshelf</h3>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Home-Office/Analiese-Double-Bookshelf/801543"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeNaMukT3uhDMt_ukk4EsguMm0XZvPs__PDjJJ7JasaHx_LQMhvKrK4FXSxp5Dy-aymmWhW5S6T9HAkgtL_anaqQYXC1iRqHbOFhH5gjEYxbQ1UWQuK37yIog80oJ68A_XgYZCD5Q?key=ul1-DX9RjWlRYcDt_SOUg7bJ" width="624" height="624"></a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Ideal for: <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/industrial-furniture">Industrial home decor</a>, large open spaces</p>
<p dir="ltr">The <a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Home-Office/Analiese-Double-Bookshelf/801543">Analiese Double Bookshelf</a> features a double-width design with four shelves and a rustic industrial aesthetic. It would be ideal for creating privacy between two rooms with a single piece of furniture while adding extra storage on either side. The X-shaped brace could divide the shelves for either side &mdash; the space facing the brace could use the top and bottom shelves, and the other space could use the two middle shelves.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Danbrook Bookshelf</h3>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Home-Office/Danbrook-Bookshelf/882036"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeu2eQSvDymIpt1ACE7TnbjcWHadm9zOB8veiSPX0afXl8Bo38xsGeuuiG1Kc7eqCgEEU3BkX5wR019yCVMzS-tUq5KuA76yJvihGXjVp19fr-YiI63GpkEV_TtawFapSfowZq7Bg?key=ul1-DX9RjWlRYcDt_SOUg7bJ" width="624" height="743"></a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Ideal for: <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/contemporary-bedroom-furniture">Contemporary bedroom designs</a>, streamlined home decor</p>
<p dir="ltr">The <a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Home-Office/Danbrook-Bookshelf/882036">Danbrook Bookshelf</a> stands out with clean lines and a floating style that elevates this piece with an eye-catching aesthetic. It features shelves that extend past the frame of the bookcase, so you&rsquo;ll have plenty of room to store books, photos, trinkets, and more.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Emelle Bookshelf</h3>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Home-Office/Emelle-Bookshelf/800340"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcQHfqO4a3C3nrqL9wEx7y4szSFFoPgsTgWN90AMmCwXDI545bQRUZk_swGX2lknlULoSTDK-GouEanh1IKmF29JyTKMAp4yHgG3H4Djipj3hXIq1SzpfVRdOl8nO2opbeZ1RO2?key=ul1-DX9RjWlRYcDt_SOUg7bJ" width="624" height="752"></a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Ideal for: Bedrooms with <a href="https://www.coasterfurniture.com/less-is-more-guide-to-modern-style">modern decor</a>, sleek and contemporary spaces</p>
<p dir="ltr">The <a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Home-Office/Emelle-Bookshelf/800340">Emelle Bookshelf</a> is a stunning option with a bold zig-zag design and tempered glass side panels, combining modern aesthetics with practical functionality. It&rsquo;s a great option for creating defined spaces without making anything feel closed off. This bookshelf is also available in a sleek <a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/furniture/category/Home-Office/Emelle-Bookshelf/800300">white finish</a>, perfect for bright color palettes.&nbsp;</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">A divided bedroom gives you endless possibilities</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Deciding how to divide a bedroom into two rooms doesn&rsquo;t have to be time-consuming or expensive. With the right room divider or bookcase, it&rsquo;s easy to transform any space into two areas that serve different purposes, and you don&rsquo;t have to sacrifice style and comfort to do it.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Whether you&rsquo;re accommodating a roommate, carving out a home office, or simply want to define an open concept space, these solutions offer practical versatility without the need for permanent and costly home renovation.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong id="docs-internal-guid-2d60d1b7-7fff-c4ec-775a-94e27ee65c82">Ready to reimagine your bedroom layout? <a href="https://coasterfurniture.com/DealerLocator/DealerLocation">Use our store locator</a> to find a retailer near you and see these versatile pieces in person. Experience firsthand how these quality room dividers and bookcases can transform your single bedroom into two functional spaces you&rsquo;ll love coming home to.</strong></p>

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