If the stress of school is causing you to snap at your roommate, this guide will give you both some much needed space.

You Will Need

Tall bookcase

Spring-tension shower rod

Bed sheet or shower curtain

Hinged divider

Cork boards

Bed canopy or mosquito net

Lumber

Pocket door kit

Drywall

Soundproof tiles

Lag bolts

Hospital curtains (optional)

Steps

STEP 1 Rearrange furniture

Use large bookcases and dressers to break up the room into separate areas or zones to study, sleep, and watch TV.

STEP 2 Use shower rods

Use spring-tension shower rods and curtains or simple bed sheets to create privacy areas.

Spring-tension shower rods don't require drilling or screws and can hold several pounds if using heavier curtains.

STEP 3 Purchase a hinged divider

Purchase a three-panel hinged divider to block light and muffle sounds; attach optional cork boards for more note-posting space.

STEP 4 Hang a bed canopy

Hang a bed canopy or mosquito net and reinforce it with a lightweight sheet to gain more privacy.

Check out a hospital supplies store for hospital curtains that can be mounted easily from a drop ceiling.

STEP 5 Build a false wall

Build a simple wood frame for a pocket door, cover it with drywall or soundproof tiles and temporarily bolt it to an existing wall using lag bolts.

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