While it’s a solution often used in small businesses, offices and conference rooms, glass dividers are a great option for residential spaces as well, especially for smaller homes that can take the most advantage of the benefits from glass partition walls: their ability to let through daylight and to make an interior visually larger.

By dividing up the different areas with glass wall systems of any kind, you can maximize space without having to sacrifice a well-lit interior. Usually, glass partition walls remain in place entirely or are based upon sliding doors, and swing doors to offer a more flexible setup.

Below you can find a compilation of different glass partition walls to take inspiration from. If you are thinking about installing similar wall systems in your interior, it’s best to get quotes from local firms as these partition walls are always custom made so they fit the space perfectly and they require professional installation.

A contrasting glass and metal swing door system

This glass partition system consists of two foldable panels that look great open or closed and visually separate the bedroom from the living space without having to compromise on the flow of light. The gallery wall on the darker wall above the bed is a real focal point in the bedroom and it’s nice that this can be admired from the rest of the apartment.

via Alvhem

A glass partition and a door in white metal

While most of the examples of partition walls you will see in this list have a black metal frame, you can also go for a white frame that looks more minimal and less intrusive in the space. Especially when the walls are painted in a light color, this is a great option to consider.

Styled by Lingsell, photographed by Laye for Historiska Hem

Large glass partition walls and a single door separate the kitchen from the rest of the interior

While an open-plan kitchen has many advantages, it might also be nice to be able to close off this section of the interior without having to compromise on daylight and the feeling of space. Odors from cooking can be blocked by a glass wall without obstructing the view and the open-plan layout.

Styled by Anna Mårselius, photographed by Erik Lefvander for Residence

Glass partitions inside a black frame highlight the doorway

This minimal glass wall visually separates the living room and kitchen, while also adding a modern and contrasting visual element to the space. The frame continues on the sides and the top of the panels for an integrated effect.

Styled by Alexandra Ogonowski, photographed by Erik Lefvander for Residence

Glass partitions fitted in an irregular form

The open-concept design of this attic apartment makes it feel bright and spacious, yet it’s always nice to be able to separate the bedroom from the rest of the space. Glass partitions are always custom made, since there are so many options, but even more so because of the sizing and special requirements of the room.

via Ahre

A glass wall combined with a curtain for visual privacy

While glass walls are great for dividing up small spaces, they work perfectly when combined with a curtain to achieve visual privacy. The glass wall functions as a divider in this studio home and adds a lovely contrast to the space.

via Historiska Hem

Replace an entire surface with a glass wall for an impressive effect

The glass and metal wall in this bedroom is a great design feature and it’s a great example of how a glass wall can look with the curtains closed. The combination of the black metal with the glass and the textile results in an interesting design element in the space.

via Historiska Hem

Glass partitions on top of a half-wall

While glass partition walls tend to let in a lot of natural light, it also might be an option to combine the best of both worlds and opt for a half-wall half-glass solution. The bottom half of the wall in this apartment turns the lounge area into a cozy nook, while the glass partition ensures that daylight flows into the bedroom area behind it.

photography by Anders Bergstedt for Entrance Makleri

A glass window combined with a small swing door in a small apartment

This small kitchen and bedroom space has been divided by two partition walls for a modern effect that lets through so much natural light. The interior window above the kitchen counter has been fitted with open shelving in front of it, which can be seen from the bedroom.

via Historiska Hem

A large swing door with big glass partitions for an impressive effect

This big swing door contains a single horizontal beam only, which makes it appear taller, giving the small bedroom a more spacious impression.

via Fantastic Frank

A large glass wall to separate the wardrobe from the bedroom

While glass partition walls can be great solutions for small space living, they can add a modern look and feel to a larger space as well. The horizontal glass panels accentuate the length of the room in an elegant way, while the curtain adds the possibility of privacy.

Photography by Henrik Nero for Stockholm & Co. Property

A glass partition window to bring natural light into the kitchen

While glass partitions usually go from floor to ceiling, it can also be an option to have glass panels in an interior window, just to let in light towards the other room like in this beautiful example.

Without the glass in between both rooms, both the bedroom and the kitchen would look even smaller than they are.

via Entrance Makleri

A static glass wall with swing doors in an interior with high ceilings

The high ceilings in this one-bedroom apartment are accentuated by the wall with glass partitions and two doors going from the hallway into the bedroom for a modern look and feel. While the bedroom can be accessed through the glass doors, there is the original door on the other side of the space as well.

Styled by Scandinavian Homes for Bosthlm

Two glass partitions combined for an impressive effect

Not one, but two glass partitions separate the bedroom in this apartment from the living kitchen. The floor-to-ceiling glass partition with a door functions as the transparent entry point for the bedroom, while the interior window on the other side allows daylight to flow from the bedroom into the kitchen.

Note that the glass dividers of the partition wall are spaced out further apart than the ones of the window.

via Husman Hagberg

A glass wall with a seamlessly integrated swing door

This one-bedroom-apartment has an L shape, which lends itself perfectly to create a glass partition wall. The door fits seamlessly into the wall, giving it a very integrated look when closed.

via Alvhem

Glass partitions and a solid metal component to integrate the bed

To maximize space, the glass partition wall in this beautiful studio apartment is placed very closely behind the bed, while still achieving a beautiful separation between functional areas. The glass dividers are combined with a solid metal component on the bottom which boxes the bed in.

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Anders Bergstedt for Alvhem

Half partition walls as a visual indication of different room functionalities

When using fixed glass solutions, usually you create a wall or a separator of some sort, however, in this example, the kitchen is kind of ‘framed’ with walnut partition walls on each side of the beautiful entryway to give a visual indication of two separate functionalities.

photographed by Kristofer Johnsson for Nordiska Kök

Glass partition walls to maintain an open layout in a spacious apartment

You can see all the way from the living room, into the bedroom in this beautiful turn-of-the-century apartment, and placing a solid bedroom wall would obstruct this wide view. The glass dividers in between the dining room and the bedroom in this place don’t obstruct the view, while still creating an additional room.

via Entrance Makleri

Fixed glass solutions on different angles for an interesting effect

The visual separator between the kitchen and the home office of this apartment has been mounted on two colliding walls, to create a more spacious look and feel. The many glass panels and black glass dividers add a dramatic look to the interior and strengthen the contrast between the light beige kitchen and the darker grey home office.

via Entrance Makleri

A solid wall combined with glass partitions and a swing door

The beautiful kitchen in this apartment wouldn’t get a lot of daylight if it weren’t for the glass separation. Low walls were constructed on both sides of the room with glass on top, leaving out a space for a door in the middle for a contemporary yet classy look that matches the architecture of the building.

via Alvhem

Glass panels and a swing door separate the bedroom from the living area

The second horizontal beam from the top also shapes the top of the doorway, which gives a clean effect when the door is open, while the dark curtains behind the glass offer the possibility of separating the bedroom from the rest of the space completely.

via Stadshem

A glass partition doorway in white

The glass dividers are shaped into vertically long components, accentuating the ceiling height of the interior. The kitchen is placed in a narrow space leading up to the bedroom, which would look very awkward without any type of separation.

via Alvhem

Half wall and half glass panels to divide the space

The glass panel in between the hallway and living space adds a subtle industrial touch to this Scandinavian interior. By placing the wall in this spot, an actual hallway space is created and you don’t enter the apartment in the living room anymore.

Styled by Grey Deco, photographed by Jonas Berg for Stadshem

Swing doors in a seamless wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling installation

The look of this one-bedroom apartment is spacious thanks to the glass wall that has been seamlessly integrated between the bedroom and the living kitchen for a modern look with added contrast.

via Bosthlm

Glass panels above the kitchen

The glass window panel in this beautiful apartment has been fitted in above the kitchen backsplash, to allow daylight to flow in from the bedroom. The glass window on top of the bed makes for a beautiful visual element in the space as well.

Styling by Sarah Widman, Elin Kickén and Evalotta Sundling, photography by Fredrik J Karlsson for Alvhem

Contrasting black metal partition walls in a small and narrow studio home

This long and narrow studio home makes use of a glass wall in between the bedroom and the small living room so that the view throughout the space doesn’t get obstructed for a more spacious look and feel.

via Ahre

A divided living room and home office

This half-glass partition looks so stylish, yet it also makes sure the small home office next to the large living room gets natural light. Note an asymmetric placement of a single horizontal beam that creates two different heights in glass panes for an interesting pattern.

via Entrance Makleri

Storage combined with glass partition walls in a smart family bedroom and office

The glass panel in this multi-functional family bedroom has been combined with a storage opportunity behind the bed. The glass wall creates a visual separation between the parents’ sleeping area and the one of the kids, without actually separating the two areas.

Photographed by Jonas Berg for Stadshem

Static white wood glass walls for an elegant look

These glass partition walls remain in place for a clean look with a solid wood panel on the bottom. The bedroom has glass paneled doors on the other side as well for a completely transparent look.

Styled by Gärde, photographed by Boukari for Historiska Hem

White glass walls and swing doors combined with sheer curtains

To achieve visual privacy in this beautiful bathroom, sheer curtains were added right behind the glass wall to obstruct the view from the bedroom into the bathroom when necessary. The sleek minimal white frame combined with the glass panels adds an elegant look to this beautiful historic space, yet in a perfectly modest way.

Designed by Rina Lovko, Daryna Shpuryk, photographed by Yevhenii Avramenko

Historic wall systems and a mirror for an impressive effect

The glass walls and panels in the doors seem to be there for a long time, matching the historic style of the building. While the glass panels installed in the doors and underneath the ceiling allow for daylight to flow into the bedroom, the look has been mimicked in the living room with a divided mirror for an impressive and sophisticated look.

via Entrance Makleri

White glass partition panels in an all-white studio space

The glass partition panels on top of the lower white wall in this space provide some visual privacy in this studio home, all while not obstructing the view too much and without making the space appear smaller.

The white color choice of the glass partition walls fits perfectly with the white hardwood flooring and the subtle shade of light grey on the walls.

via Alvhem

A half-glass partition separating a bedroom from a home office

The beautiful black metal and glass partition in this bedroom visually separates the area by the window where the bed is located, from another section where you can find a home office.

The glass wall ensures light can flow freely throughout the space, while also dividing and separating the different functional areas from each other at the same time.

Styled by Emma Fisher and Annica Clarmell, photographed by Jonas Berg for Stadshem

A sleek oak and glass half-wall stands in between the kitchen and the entryway

This half-partition wall made out of beautiful oak wood and big glass panels gives this dark blue kitchen a subtle restaurant vibe. The installation of the glass panels along with the layout of the kitchen turns an open-plan space into modular sections, without obstructing the view from one functional area to the other.

Styled by Thomas Lingsell, and photographed by Dana Ozollapa for Historiska Hem