If you need a serious dose of privacy in your living space, this hanging room divider might be your best option. The polyester curtain comes in charcoal, gray, pearl, stone, and white, and fits ...

To make your own privacy screen, source two bifold doors with slats. For tools, you'll need a sander, a handheld saw designed to cut in small spaces, and a drill.

Some of the coolest alternatives are folding room dividers and privacy screens. These were originally designed to break up large spaces, but they also make incredible window coverings.