How Do You Make A Secret Door To A Room Or Closet?
Homes that were built in the 1700-1800’s were often built with hidden passageways or bookshelves that moved to reveal spaces behind them. Modern designers can do the same thing. Hiding or concealing a space in your home can be an esthetic addition, such as for an older home where the bathroom is right off the kitchen. You may wish to conceal a door into a private study, craft or workroom. Perhaps an open passageway from one part of a house to another needs to be addressed to make it look as if it is a solid wall. There are many reasons someone might want to conceal a doorway and present the space as being a closed space with a bookshelf, pantry or hutch-style cabinet. No one in the room would know that the space is actually a totally usable doorway. They would assume it was what it looks like – a bookshelf filled with books and knickknacks, or if it is in the kitchen it could be a pantry, to hold dishes, food, or other items. One of the nice things about having a concealed doorway that
