The Return of Functional Partitions

Beyond simply dividing areas, partitions offer a multitude of design possibilities, enhancing the functionality of any room. With thoughtful design, partitions maximize versatility, allowing spaces to unlock their full potential. Colin Smith Architecture, JW Construction, and Benchmark Builders illustrate brilliant ways to incorporate partitions in a variety of rooms that serve many functions.

Home Office: Built-In Bookshelves and Sliding Door

These built-in bookshelves, positioned on either side of a sliding door, serve as a smart and functional partition for a quiet home office space.

(Architecture: Colin Smith Architecture, Builder: JW Construction, Photography: Shelly Harrison Photography)

Informal Dining Room: Storage Cupboards and Pocket Door

In this informal dining room, additional storage cupboards and a pocket door provide convenient access to the adjoining mudroom.

(Architecture: Colin Smith Architecture, Builder: JW Construction, Photography: Shelly Harrison Photography)

Flexible Studio Space: Sliding Door

This sliding door offers the perfect balance of openness and privacy, enhancing the versatility of this cozy studio space.

(Architecture: Colin Smith Architecture, Builder: Benchmark Builders, Photography: Shelly Harrison Photography)

Living Room + Foyer: Built-In Bookshelves, Fireplace, and Archway

Featuring a beautiful fireplace, this partial partition with built-in shelving provides a subtle separation between the living and dining areas. Extra bookshelves flank an archway leading into the main foyer.

(Architecture: Colin Smith Architecture, Builder: JW Construction, Photography: Shelly Harrison Photography)

Sunroom: Open Partition

In a room bathed in natural light, like this sunroom, adding an open partition is a clever way to let the light flow into other areas while still maintaining a sense of separation.

(Architecture: Colin Smith Architecture, Builder: JW Construction, Photography: Shelly Harrison Photography)