The Home Depot’s $28 Clever Find Makes Teeny Spaces Feel 2x Bigger

Olivia Harvey
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published Oct 31, 2025
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Exterior View of The Home Depot Storefront in Canada. Vaughan, Canada - May 17, 2025.
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When you live in a studio or a small space that functions as a one-room home, it’s crucial to use the space as wisely as possible. Experimenting with layout and installing multiuse furniture can help make the space function well, sure. To give yourself separation from work and play, a room divider could work wonders. 

But social media users have found a way to divide a space without clogging up valuable floor space. Read on to learn more about a hack from the Home Depot that saves major space.

In a recent video, content creator Theresa Elaine shared how she used an unexpected item to create division among spaces in her apartment. It’s no surprise that the comments were raving about how clever her idea is.

Using a classic bamboo screen, Theresa sectioned off her office area from her living room, creating a divider where there was none before (all without taking up floor space!). This allowed her to anchor her sectional to an entirely new “wall” and create two cozy areas for work and relaxation. 

The Home Depot’s Bamboo Blind Creates a Functional Room Divider

The Home Depot has a bamboo blind that looks just like the solution Theresa used in her home. It’s available in three widths, and it has been left completely natural to fit various aesthetics. It comes with two clips already attached, so all you have to do is either drill hooks into your ceiling or use renter-friendly peel-and-stick hooks to make this screen easy to remove. 

Another bonus? It lets light filter through oh so naturally, creating separation without sacrificing natural light. 

“Such a small thing, but it seems tidier right away,” one person commented on Theresa’s post. Another added, “This looks cozy!!” It creates a den-like feel in the corner of Theresa’s couch, which is ideal for the comfy-cozy months!

Instantly turn one space into two and put a wall up where you need it with this affordable and lightweight screen from The Home Depot. It may be exactly the thing you need to make your small space work smarter and harder for you. 

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