The contours of a secret room can be disguised in any number of clever ways.
A bookcase unit might slide or pivot open to create a stealth passageway into a private room.
Check out the following hidden door ideas to help inspire you into creating a secret space of your own.
Design byAlison Lewis Interiors/ Photo byDylan James Photo
But one of those cabinet doors is actually a secret passageway (see below).
The door uses a touch latch mechanism with a magnet that holds it perfectly in place.
(See if you’re free to spot the door cut-out above, far left.)
Design bySola Kitchens/ Photo by Lind & Cumings Design Photography
A matte blackvanityand mudroom cabinets add cohesion between the spaces.
(The hidden door is located above, far right.)
The idea for this secret room came about during the large-scale renovation of a historic house in California.
Design bySola Kitchens/ Photo by Lind & Cumings Design Photography
“The inside of the library is trimmed completely differently.”
“A hideaway for a busy mom to work in peace.”
Behind one door is a laundry sink, built-in shelving, and a pretty tile backsplash.
Design byJohn McClain Design/ Photo by Lauren Pressey
Design and Photo byMarie Flanigan Interiors
Design and Photo byMarie Flanigan Interiors
Design byPeter Pennoyer Architects/ Photo by Jonathan Wallen
Design bySearl Lamaster Howe/ Photo by Tony Soluri
Design and Photo bySearl Lamaster Howe
Design byPhi Builders and Architects/ Photo bySarah Szwajkos
Design bySearl Lamaster Howe/ Photo by Cynthia Lynn
Design byMaestri Studio/ Photo by Jenifer McNeil Baker
Design byAlison Lewis Interiors/ Photo byDylan James Photo
Design byAlison Lewis Interiors/ Photo byDylan James Photo
Design byStudio Peake
Laura Medicus Interiors
Laura Medicus Interiors
Design byJohn McClain Design/ Photo by Stephen Allen
Design byErin Williamson Design
Erin Williamson Design
Erin Williamson Design
Erin Williamson Design
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Design and Photo byMarie Flanigan Interiors
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