The sign of a well-designed office is when the partitions blend seamlessly into the workspace, dividing open-plan areas, providing privacy, reducing noise and creating dedicated spaces for meetings and collaboration.
Office partitions are a practical and versatile way to organise your workplace without the expense or disruption of permanent structural changes. From fabric and acoustic screens to transparent Perspex® partitions, plenty of options suit different working environments.
But which office screens are best for your business? Read on for our complete guide to office partitions.
Standard Fabric Office Partitions
Our most cost-effective office furniture is our range of standard fabric partitions. These freestanding screens are 25mm thick and covered in a durable, woven fabric which is available in a variety of colours to match your office decor or branding. Simple and lightweight, these screens come in different widths and heights to best suit your needs, but if you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for, our expert team at our UK manufacturing site can look into made-to-order dimensions for you.
Many of our standard fabric partitions are straight in shape, but we also sell wave-shaped dividers if you prefer something with a more organic design. All of these screens can be made mobile with the addition of a set of lockable castor wheels. On top of our fabric ranges, we also sell a range of printed office partitions that can be personalised with your business branding, or other marketing designs.
Acoustic Office Screens
Investing in a range of acoustic dividers is a good idea if your workplace is particularly noisy or chaotic, for example, a call centre or sales department. Noise can be distracting, reducing concentration and creating a stressful working environment, so installing acoustic panels can make a difference to your workforce’s productivity.
Our acoustic screens are available in standard and premium ranges. Our standard acoustic screens are 35mm thick and finished with a layer of foam-backed fabric, offering an estimated NRC (noise reduction coefficient) of 0.22.
Our premium acoustic panels are even more efficient at absorbing sound. These 80mm-thick partitions have a carcass construction with a small centre void, making it even harder for sound to travel through them. Finished with a layer of absorbing foam-backed fabric, our premium acoustic screens offer a noise reduction coefficient (NRC) of 0.70, and an absorption coefficient (AC) of 0.85 at an average frequency of 900-3000hz. This makes them one of the most effective noise-absorbing screens available.
Our acoustic screen range includes straight and wave-shaped partitions, desk divider screens and curved panels to offer different solutions to suit all requirements.
Desk Divider Screens
Some of our most popular office screens are desk divider partitions. Designed to separate individual workstations, desk dividers provide employees with greater privacy and help create more organised working environments, particularly in busy open-plan offices.
Transparent Perspex® desk dividers are ideal for businesses wanting to define individual workspaces without compromising visibility or natural light. Alternatively, traditional fabric desk divider panels offer a simple and cost-effective way to provide privacy between adjoining desks.
These fabric-covered partitions can also be used with pins, staples or Velcro to display plans, important office information or personal items.
For busy, noisy offices, investing in a range of acoustic desk divider screens can make a significant difference to the working environment. These thicker panels, covered with a layer of foam-backed fabric, help absorb rather than reflect sound, creating a quieter and more comfortable workspace.
While many of our office partitions are designed to segment up smaller spaces, we also sell a range of concertina room divider screens which are a great way to divide up large rooms in a coordinated fashion. These screens link together and have lockable castor wheels at their base, meaning they are easy to roll out to where you need them, but they can also be folded up into a smaller unit and easily stored away at the side of a room when they aren’t required. Our concertina screens offer a flexible solution for making the most of your space.
Perspex® Office Screens
Perspex® office screens provide a practical way to divide workspaces while maintaining an open, bright and professional environment. Unlike traditional solid partitions, transparent acrylic screens create clearly defined areas without obstructing visibility or natural light.
Manufactured from durable Perspex® acrylic, glass or clear PVC, these partitions are particularly useful in open-plan offices, reception areas, customer service desks and other shared working environments.
Transparent office partitions can be used to separate adjoining desks, create individual workstations or provide a physical barrier between staff and customers without restricting face-to-face communication.
Their smooth, easy-to-clean surfaces make them a low-maintenance option for busy workplaces, while their transparent design helps maintain a sense of openness and connectivity.
Available in a range of sizes and configurations, including freestanding, desktop and mobile options, clear office screens offer a flexible solution for businesses looking to organise their workspace without installing permanent partitions.
Meeting Pods
Often when renting modern office space, these locations come without individual offices or meeting rooms. There is a lot to be said for a blank canvas, but the expense of constructing permanent meeting rooms, break areas or private offices can be daunting.
A cost-effective and flexible solution is to invest in one of our meeting pods. Available in both standard fabric and acoustic options, these kits include a number of curved screens that link together to form a semi-private meeting space, enough for a table and chairs (space inside depends on the number of screens in your kit; we have a range of options available). These ‘pods’ can be easily set up anywhere in your office to offer semi-private working spaces, break areas or meeting rooms, and can be deconstructed and stored away when required.
Our most comprehensive meeting room solution is our range of glass office pods. These mini rooms can be constructed by our team of experts in just 4 hours, and offer a floor-to-ceiling bespoke room with lighting included. You can also introduce a power and data post and ventilation to your office pod for a comfortable and practical space. These kits are constructed of a mixture of glass and acoustic panels, with a glass sliding door and a metal framework.
With so many different office partitions available, choosing the right solution for your business can seem daunting. Whether you're looking to improve workplace acoustics, create private working areas or divide an open-plan office, there's an office partition screen to suit your requirements.
From fabric and acoustic partitions to transparent Perspex® screens and flexible room dividers, the right combination of office screens can help you create a more comfortable, organised and productive working environment.
For more information about our range of office partitions, or for advice on choosing the most suitable screens for your workspace, contact our team on 01733 511030 or via our Contact Us page.
