If bookshelves are too overdone in your opinion check out the last two doors that are very well hidden and pretty unique.
Diy hidden doors in walls.
A more elaborate version of the bookshelf door though still reasonably simple for a skilled diyer involves creating a wall of real built in bookshelves around an existing door then hinging another section of the shelving into the door frame leading to a hidden space in lieu of the original door.
This design calls for a center stile and four sets of intersecting rails.
This type of hidden door is a bit easier since you can use a standard door that you ll then cover with panels.
While the other doors are made to look like a wall a cabinet or a bookshelf this hidden door is basically an attached painting used as a door.
Unlike the other hidden door ideas on the list a painting hidden door looks very unusual.
Hidden door ideas for paneled walls.
To the unknowing observer the wall looks like a continuous wall with no breaks.
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Check out these different ways to create your own secret doors.
Using a bookcase for cover is the most popular method but there are different styles and difficulties when it comes to the design.