Ikea's New Plant Stand Doubles As A Gorgeous Room Divider Indoors Or Out

A room divider can create a defined space that is ideal for relaxing, reading, studying, socializing, or any other purpose you have in mind. Whether you choose to use a room divider outside or inside, you can create an instant sense of privacy. The best part is that the temporary partition created by a room divider can be moved or changed as needed.

Folding screens, bookshelves, or curtains are a few options you have when it comes to sectioning off space. But for a greener option, consider the IKEA Visingsö. This plant stand pulls double duty as a room divider so you can use it to add living color to your space while creating a sense of privacy. Because the IKEA Visingo is made of powder-coated steel, it's durable enough to stand up to the elements when used outdoors. With a deep green finish, the planter looks equally at home inside—especially if your interior design style leans towards modern or you prefer industrial decor.

To make the IKEA Visingso work in your space as a room divider, you'll likely need to use several plant stands in a row. Start by figuring out the total length of the area you'd like to section off, and divide that figure by 27½ inches — the width of each plant stand. That will tell you how many planters you'll need to achieve your desired total length of a room divider. For example, if you wanted to create a living wall behind an outdoor dining table on your patio, consider the length of your dining table (60 inches is standard for a 6-person table). Three planters will give you 82½ inches of a divider. You can add more planters for additional coverage beyond the ends of the table as desired.

Next, figure out how high you'd like the divider to go. The Visingsö planter measures 29¼ inches tall on its own. That's not tall enough to provide total privacy, especially if you're standing rather than seated. But this plant stand includes a shelf that can hold up to three pots with an 8-inch diameter, so your best bet is to pick plants with vertical height to add to the overall privacy created by these plant stands. Inside, snake plants make low-maintenance houseplants but have sturdy, upright leaves that can create a measure of privacy. For an outdoor plant that will enhance the functionality of this plant stand as a divider, consider ornamental grasses or boxwoods.