Open-concept floor plans have their place, but in the last 20 years American builders and renovators have become, well, a bit too demolition happy when it comes to walls. If you’re craving the cozy, defined look that separate living spaces offer but don’t have walls to help you create that feel, then you’ve come to the right place. And, no, tri-fold screens are not the only solution to divvying up an open-concept space. There are many other creative, chic, and (often) inexpensive ways to bring definition back to your home. Whether it’s a creatively placed piece of art or a sliding pocket door that disappears when you don’t need it, there are endless designer-approved options. Below, we’ve gathered up some of our favorites just for you. Discover more design tips, small space solutions, and inspiring decorating ideas:1Build In a Display CaseJohn GruenThis unique nook in a circa-1930s Connecticut farmhouse includes a clever window-like display case room divider that helps separate the entry from the living spaces. Bonus: The open shelving provides ample shelving to hold the homeowner’s collection of ironstone and milk glass.RELATED: Collectors Share Their Carefully Curated Vintage Collections2Choose Stained GlassSara Ligorria-TrampIf you want something a little more solid to divide your room but don’t want to sacrifice natural light, opt for stained glass! Whether it’s used in an archway or a door, stained glass accents are both on-trend and timeless. TOUR THIS HOUSE RELATED: Stained Glass is Officially Back! Here’s How to Use ItAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below3Try a Decorative ArchMarta Xochilt Perez for Country LivingIn this Minnesota lake house, a decorative arch separates the main living area from the offset library-meets-dining room. Deep chocolate brown paint helps further delineate the spaces. Get the Look: Wall Paint Color: Deep Caviar by Benjamin MooreTOUR THIS HOUSE4Add a Sofa and a Sofa TableStacy Zarin GoldbergIn a large living room, use furniture to create division in the room. Here, designer Cameron Ruppert used a well placed sofa backed by a sofa table to separate two different sitting areas. RELATED: These Quick Updates Can Transform Your Living Room in a WeekendAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below5Go for a Box BedLucy CallIf you're making the most of an open-concept living space but still value the privacy an actual door can bring, try a box bed (with or without sliding doors)! This nostalgic sleeping nook is on track for a comeback this year, so you’ll impress friends and guests by being way ahead of the trend. RELATED: Easy Ways to Freshen Up Your Bedroom for Spring6DIY a Window NookMarta Xochilt Perez, styling by Matthew GleasonA seldom-used pass-through outside a bedroom in a Michigan farmhouse was transformed into this secret built-in hideaway. The reading nook is complete with fairy tale-worthy wallcovering and a queen bed with bonus storage in the cabinetry below.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below7Install Sliding DoorsKim Cornelison for Country LivingSalvaged pocket doors were given a second act in a renovated 1870s barn home designed by DIY and renovation expert Jenni Yolo. The strategically placed doors were installed with sliding barn door hardware to separate the primary bed and bath areas.RELATED: This DIY Sliding Barn Door Kit on Amazon Will Make Your Farmhouse Dreams Come True8Utilize Exisiting DoorsMichael PartenioReclaim an unused closet to make a tucked-away home office or creative studio, equipped with a petite desk, floating shelves, and a hanging peg board. In this cheery example, the working area is easily divided from the outside room with the already existing closet doors. When work is finished, just close the doors and all is hidden!RELATED: Easily Turn Your Closet Into a Cheery Home OfficeAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below9Place a TableDavid TsayA strategically placed round table, grounded with a rug, turns a floaty open space into a casual entryway. Add a bench to further define the areas of the space.RELATED: 35+ Creative Entryway Ideas That’ll Give Your Guests the Warmest Welcome10Create “Rooms” With RugsDavid A. Land, styling by Jennifer Berno DeCleeneIn a open concept living space, use area rugs to clearly divide the large room into different zones, as seen in this Michigan lake house. TOUR THIS HOUSEAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below11Hang CurtainsBrian WoodcockCan’t you just picture taking a nap in this welcoming seat? Vibrant colors and plush pillows make this bright alcove an ideal spot for curling up with a new book and a furry friend. Textured curtains in front of the window seat add privacy on demand and help divide the window nook from the rest of the room.RELATED: 10 Window Seat Ideas That’ll Make You Want to Curl Up With a Good Book12Save Space With Bifold DoorsKaryn MilletBright blue bifold doors help separate the bedroom and bath in this beach house. The small space couldn’t accommodate a regular swinging door installation. Plus, when the bifolds are folded open, bathers can soak with a direct, open-air view of the backyard.Get the Look:Door Paint Color: Mountain Stream by Sherwin-WilliamsRELATED: Creative Clawfoot Tub Ideas for Every BathroomAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below13Install a Double FireplaceAndreas von Einsiedel//Getty ImagesAdd flair to separate areas by adding a two-way fireplace. Whether it’s wood-burning or electric, a dual-sided fireplace can serve as a seamless room divider or even connect indoor and outdoor spaces. RELATED: 50 Fireplace and Mantel Decor Ideas for a Cozy Upgrade14Roll With Rustic DoorsLucas AllenIn this modern farmhouse, salvaged doors are anchored on a return-style curtain rod with wheels added below for a country-inspired upgrade that divides an en suite bed and bath. Browse your local salvage yard to find similar doors to duplicate the look.RELATED: 21 Fresh Ways to Incorporate Barn Doors Into Your HomeAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below15Add a PeninsulaDavid TsayIn this farmhouse kitchen, the open layout kitchen/living area is seamlessly divided by a white kitchen peninsula topped with a soft gray concrete countertop. A trio of limed oak barstools upholstered in a farmhouse perfect blue-and-white striped fabric provides flexible seating for either area.RELATED: 70+ Stylish Kitchen Island Ideas for Kitchens Large and Small16Surprise With a Pocket DoorJohn EllisIn this modern California home, a home office is separated from the surrounding areas when needed with a bright orange pocket door. Look for creative solutions like sliding doors or expanding screen dividers in complementary hues to break up large spaces. TOUR THIS HOUSEAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below17Make Use of Exisiting ArchitectureHelen Norman for Country LivingThe area under a staircase in this 1953 cottage in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains was transformed into a multipurpose nook with the addition of a built-in bench seat and a wall sconce. The frame of the staircase provides a natural room divider that perfectly defines the cozy space.RELATED: How to Make Buttoned-Up Pillows18Hang a Salvaged WindowSnazzy HomeBring charm and history to your space with a hanging salvaged window room divider. This one is super simple to DIY: Install two eye bolts on the window as attachment points, screw corresponding eye bolts into a ceiling beam, and hang with wire or chain. The window will delineate separate spaces while still letting light flow through.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below19Make a Sliding Shiplap PanelBrian Woodcock for Country Living The open living room space in a barn loft at Tennessee’s Bloomsbury Farm is separated from the bathroom with a sliding panel crafted of the same white shiplap as the rest of the walls in the room. When the “door” is closed, the look is seamless.TOUR THIS BARN LOFT20Utilize Natural Elements Dima Berlin//Getty ImagesA DIY hanging succulent room divider is anything but traditional. Bring a little nature to your home by dividing your space with a wood or bamboo hanger decorated with handmade or store-bought macrame wallhangings holding your favorite plants.RELATED: The Most Striking Succulents to Grow In Your Home or GardenJanece MazeJanece Maze is Associate Editor at Country Living, where she covers DIY projects, gardening, and travel. When she’s not in the kitchen creating a new recipe with farm fresh ingredients, you can find her on the road heading to a music festival or browsing a local consignment shop.  Anna LoganSenior Homes & Style EditorAnna Logan is the Senior Homes & Style Editor at Country Living, where she has been covering all things home design, including sharing exclusive looks at beautifully designed country kitchens, producing home features, writing everything from timely trend reports on the latest viral aesthetic to expert-driven explainers on must-read topics, and rounding up pretty much everything you’ve ever wanted to know about paint, since 2021. Anna has spent the last seven years covering every aspect of the design industry, previously having written for Traditional Home, One Kings Lane, House Beautiful, and Frederic. She holds a degree in journalism from the University of Georgia. When she’s not working, Anna can either be found digging around her flower garden or through the dusty shelves of an antique shop. Follow her adventures, or, more importantly, those of her three-year-old Maltese and official Country Living Pet Lab tester, Teddy, on Instagram.