Creating privacy and coziness in open-concept spaces and studio apartments can be challenging. One solution is to use a room divider or privacy screen to define smaller, more private areas within a larger space. A full-height privacy screen would be ideal, but it can be expensive and difficult to install in a rental property without causing damage to the walls.
Yoduvh Essentials, a YouTuber, shared a clever way to create a renter-friendly, full-height privacy screen that is lightweight, durable, and see-through. She used IKEA ALTAPPEN decking floor tiles, which have an open octagonal wagon wheel pattern and are lightweight, durable, and outdoor-friendly.
Each pack of tiles costs $12.99 and contains nine tiles measuring 11 ¾ inches square. For a floor-to-ceiling strip with 9-foot ceilings, you will need about one box of tiles. Consider the height of the hanging hardware when calculating the final panel dimensions and tile requirements to ensure it doesn’t touch the floor. If you have textured ceilings, Command strips may not adhere, so you’ll need an alternative installation method.
