Any ideas for making a privacy screen between beds?

[Jadyreen1282]

Ya know I love the DIS because of these types of "wow" questions. I mean, you are going to be two feet apart!

 

[Baklava]

We are doing a big family trip next spring and I want to rig a screen between the two queen beds at OKW to give the young adults a bit of privacy. I was thinking of buying one of those cheap clothes racks on wheels like the ones clothing stores use and hang a sheet over it. Any other ideas?

Can you explain the specific type of "privacy" you're going for? I am inclined to agree that a sheet hanging in the middle of two beds isn't accomplishing much. What are the concerns involved so maybe we can help you brainstorm effective strategies.

 

[SA mom]

I've never stayed at OKW, do you have enough room between the beds to make it safe? I'm just picturing Don Knotts getting tangled up in the sheet.

 

[scrapquitler]

We are doing a big family trip next spring and I want to rig a screen between the two queen beds at OKW to give the young adults a bit of privacy. I was thinking of buying one of those cheap clothes racks on wheels like the ones clothing stores use and hang a sheet over it. Any other ideas?

Just a thought here: A clothing rack like you are talking about is only about 3" long and maybe 5" tall , and with a nightstand in between the beds, you're going to clearly see around both end of it, so it's not going to give you any ACTUAL privacy. And if you tried to put one of those racks between the beds, nobody is going to be able to get in or out of the bed on the side where it is. From a practical standpoint, it's just a silly idea.

If the young adults are so worried about their privacy, I might suggest a separate room.

 

[maxiesmom]

How old are the young adults, and what sort of privacy do you think a screen will give them? It won't block out sound or much light. If they are that uncomfortable sleeping close to each other, then separate rooms are what you need. Not a flimsy screen between the 2 beds.

 

[mister morrow]

get a 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom

 

[cobright]

I'm trying to figure out why that would even be beneficial? I mean is a sheet really giving anyone privacy? You can still hear and pretty much see through a sheet (at least shadows). Is it just the illusion of privacy that is needed? Because a sheet/screen between the beds isn't really giving much if any privacy. [...]if you can't stay in a room with someone without a privacy screen I'd suggest not sharing a hotel room.

Is your shower curtain clear? Very few are, and for good reason. Most tents provide less visual obstruction than a good linen sheet, do we propose that campers sleep in glass boxes? We used to have cloth changing screens in ladies bedrooms for this very task. If a sheet doesn't provide privacy, would you forgo the sliding curtain they can pull around your hospital bed?

I think we can all agree that the OP is a better judge of what will and won't improve the comfort and economy of her family travel companions.

Announcing that you can't figure out why someone else wants something that you wouldn't want is not usually the sort of failure we broadcast about ourselves. In my family we are very unreserved, other families are less so. It's certainly not my place to judge what should and shouldn't make someone uncomfortable.

I mean, as long as the AC works anyway.

 

[manhattan]

Could you use something like command hooks (the ones that come off by pulling on the glue pads) and use a fishing line and drape sheets over it? OP asked for ideas - not opinions - if you have none to contribute, don't post. No need to make someone else fee bad!

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

i would go with a shower curtain and a long washing line.

 

[prettypatchesmsu]

Wow, I've enjoyed this thread way to much this morning!

I'm not sure what's going on with this, but I'll bite and try to be helpful. I agree with the command hooks, shower curtain, and a line idea. That sounds the easiest to me. Easy to take down in the morning too.

 

[glvsav37]

no one suggested creating a pillow fort yet?? worked perfectly when I was a kid and needed my privacy ....lol

 

[MaryLovesPoohBear]

no one suggested creating a pillow fort yet?? worked perfectly when I was a kid and needed my privacy ....lol

A pillow fort on the other side of the bed. Sounds like a plan. Private and fun.

 

[BabyFu18]

Edit - Changed my mind, better not to comment. Sorry for the wasted post.

 

[maxiesmom]

Could you use something like command hooks (the ones that come off by pulling on the glue pads) and use a fishing line and drape sheets over it? OP asked for ideas - not opinions - if you have none to contribute, don't post. No need to make someone else fee bad!

Only if you are willing to pay for damages if you pull of the paint. Those things are not perfect, and damage can happen.

If privacy is that big a deal that 2 couples can't sleep without a screen between them, they truly should have their own space. Are they going to feel uncomfortable if someone has to get up in the middle of the night to use the restroom? Are they going to get dressed before coming out from behind the screen? Is it needed because they don't feel comfortable watching each other sleep or is it more to do with seeing each other in pajamas? If one of the couples is that shy, a screen is not much help.

 

[chloelovesdisney]

My friend has rigged up a divider with command hooks and sheets multiple times and seems to think it works well for what they want.

 

[moesy4]

Not for travel purposes, but we bought an inexpensive backdrop set up for photographers off of amazon to divide our sons room at home. Our middle son has trauma related sleep issues and needs to be visually separated or he can't sleep at all. We just draped or used clothin pins to hang a sheet on it, and it would easily fit in a checked suitcase folded up. Set up was easy, and it could go up to 10 foot long and high. That coupled with a fan for white noise could work well.

 

[moesy4]

I believe this is the one we git if you search for it on Amazon.


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Photo Video Studio 10Ft Adjustable Muslin Background Backdrop Support System Stand, AGG1112

 

[cobright]

I believe this is the one we git if you search for it on Amazon.


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LimoStudio
Photo Video Studio 10Ft Adjustable Muslin Background Backdrop Support System Stand, AGG1112

I bought that same set for my son's video studio (he's 10 and wants to be a YouTube celebrity). Quality was pretty good for the price.

 

[DisneyWorldbuff]

Is this like a Brady Bunch Greg-and-Marcia scenario?

Lol!!! I was thinking of the classic Angela and Tony sheet separating episode from Who's the Boss? !!

 

[GiantsNiners11]

I'm not sure what would work, but if they are young adults, can't they just deal? Is it just me or is nudity/changing so taboo in America? Who cares if you see a family member or a friend in their birthday suit for a second or two or whatever they sleep in. Big whoop....I think the privacy screen almost adds to the need to feel awkward.