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Using a room divider or screen can be a great way to give an otherwise dull area an artistic touch. Decorative room dividers can be used in every part of the house to add charm to the home décor, and there are many ways to use it to enhance the interiors. For example, they can divide the formal and informal sections of the drawing room or bring a partition between the dining space and kitchen.

To maintain modern style decor, dividers with acrylic panels in artistic jaali designs in neutral or bright colours or those made of metal, terracotta, acrylic panels, and wooden panels can create an artistic divider between the private and public areas of a house. In several Asian-style houses, folding screens with motifs and scenes of historical characters, flowers and traditional designs are pretty standard. Here are some innovative jaali designs creatively applied by our decorators to divide rooms and interiors and also to add an attractive touch to the home decor.

Simple geometric patterns

In a living room that is located right in front of the entrance door, without a foyer to provide privacy, a trendy, geometric Jali style partition has been used to create a foyer space. The Jaali design was chosen to suit the modern living room and has been set within a warm brown frame to add character to the entire partition. The foyer area is also adorned with light fixtures and a wall showpiece to accessorize the space.

Colourful terracotta jali

The corridor connecting the private and public spaces has been given a colourful hue with intricate jali design created out of terracotta. It’s a truly unique design in today's circumstances where jaalis are mostly created out of metal, wood or artificial materials. While it maintains privacy, it also lets in cool air from outside to keep the corridor well ventilated.

Laser-cut jali for a unique background

The laser-cut jali design here on the living room wall may be in sharp contrast with the motifs on the fabric cushions and the neutral-toned upholstery. However, in combination with the modern square, box-style centre table, the entire composition enhances the eclectic style of the room.

Metal jali work for adding character

To coordinate with the minimalist design style of this home, the beautiful jali divider has been set up to create a quiet waiting area. Sleek wooden grids on the ceiling lend a stylish look to this space while the jali design allows smooth flow of light and creates a spacious feel.

Transparent partition of the dining area

Partitioning large rooms such as this hall stylishly and dividing it into dining and living areas with a translucent jali style divider that is thin and white and can reflect light in all angles reflects a sense of aesthetics.