How to Divide a Dorm Room in Creative Ways

If the stress of school is causing you to snap at your roommate, this guide will give you both some much needed space.

Step 1: Rearrange furniture Use large bookcases and dressers to break up the room into separate areas or zones to study, sleep, and watch TV.
Step 2: Use shower rods Use spring-tension shower rods and curtains or simple bed sheets to create privacy areas.
TIP: Spring-tension shower rods don't require drilling or screws and can hold several pounds if using heavier curtains.
Step 3: Purchase a hinged divider Purchase a three-panel hinged divider to block light and muffle sounds; attach optional cork boards for more note-posting space.
Step 4: Hang a bed canopy Hang a bed canopy or mosquito net and reinforce it with a lightweight sheet to gain more privacy.
TIP: Check out a hospital supplies store for hospital curtains that can be mounted easily from a drop ceiling.
Step 5: Build a false wall Build a simple wood frame for a pocket door, cover it with drywall or soundproof tiles and temporarily bolt it to an existing wall using lag bolts.
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