Enter the room divider, or folding screen – a free-standing piece of furniture that can prove incredibly practical (not to mention sanity-saving) if you’re craving your own little space.

There's no shortage of options when it comes to shopping for room dividers, but you might be torn between big box stores or IKEA. Here's how they compare.

Some glass dividers can open and close like doors, giving you even more flexibility over how private a space is at any given time. Plus, the look of glass adds a sleek, modern touch to any space.

Room dividers range from plain and practical to statement-making and highly artful. Consider a lacquer screen by Art Deco designer Jean Dunand used as a centerpiece for the room, or a modern ...