8 Ways to See Screens Differently
These designs show that screens do more than serve as decorative, temporary room dividers
There are different types of screens – functionally the most common type we know is the aluminium mosquito netting or fly screen; decoratively we’re familiar with the fabric or wood two- or three-panel folding screen that is used to demarcate spaces. In both examples, screens are meant to provide a semi-transparent layer of protection (in the former, from mozzies) or privacy. These innovative applications reference those functions, but bring the concept of a screen to a higher level:
2. Feature Wall
Laser-cut panels are layered on the wall to frame the headboard of this bedroom. A sandwich of light between the mirrored wall and the screen layer adds a dramatic effect.
Laser-cut panels are layered on the wall to frame the headboard of this bedroom. A sandwich of light between the mirrored wall and the screen layer adds a dramatic effect.
Here’s a feature wall made of chicken wire framed by timber panels, in a different setting.
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3. Wall cladding
Timber slats clad the feature wall of this home, but they’re more than just decorative. They partially conceal – hence the screen concept – the built-in storage system designed by Ministry of Design.
3. Wall cladding
Timber slats clad the feature wall of this home, but they’re more than just decorative. They partially conceal – hence the screen concept – the built-in storage system designed by Ministry of Design.
4. A disappearing wall
Interior architecture firm Architology brought the room-divider function of the screen to the max in this home, where the timber-slat ‘wall’ – you can see the kitchen through its semi-transparent slats – actually slides open and flushes to the dining room wall.
Interior architecture firm Architology brought the room-divider function of the screen to the max in this home, where the timber-slat ‘wall’ – you can see the kitchen through its semi-transparent slats – actually slides open and flushes to the dining room wall.
Here’s the screen pushed open completely, a disappearing wall.
5. Sliding door feature
Oriental-motif screens are sliding door panels that become a focal point for this bedroom.
Oriental-motif screens are sliding door panels that become a focal point for this bedroom.
6. Windows
Zen-inspired screens are window panels in this beach house by akiHAUS Design Studio.
Zen-inspired screens are window panels in this beach house by akiHAUS Design Studio.
7. Built-in Room Divider
The screen as a room divider is a go-to solution for small spaces. Making it a permanent fixture as a built-in allows it to be customised exclusively to the home’s design, and makes it a sturdier solution.
The screen as a room divider is a go-to solution for small spaces. Making it a permanent fixture as a built-in allows it to be customised exclusively to the home’s design, and makes it a sturdier solution.
In this home by Studio Wills + Architects, fixed screens are the jump-off point for the pattern selection of the wall cladding.
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Here are other different screen patterns (above and left) that enhance the feel and interior style of the space.
8. Headboard
The screen as a headboard is great for homeowners who don’t like the bulkiness of big bed frames, or don’t want to commit to a style long-term (you can remove the screen or swop it for a different style any time!).
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The screen as a headboard is great for homeowners who don’t like the bulkiness of big bed frames, or don’t want to commit to a style long-term (you can remove the screen or swop it for a different style any time!).
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An oriental-motif timber screen is incorporated in the architecture of this house by Aamer Architects. It provides passive cooling and shade, privacy – the house is sited on a corner that sees heavy pedestrian and road traffic – and the house’s unique aesthetic.
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