If you want a private room or an area reserved only for storage, the addition of a hidden bookcase door is right up your alley. Designed to resemble built-in shelving and nothing more, hidden bookcase doors can be built by our Grand Rapids basement contractors to camouflage the entrance to other parts of your lower level.
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What is a Hidden Bookcase Door?
Also known as a “”, hidden bookcase doors are just what you think they are. The door itself is concealed as a bookcase or sometimes just a part of the wall. If you don’t know it’s there, it can be impossible to spot.
Hinges and sometimes a wheel at the bottom are critical when it comes to swinging this door open as they do not have dedicated handles. Overall, they’re awesome at turning the concept of a door into something mysterious and alluring.
Uses for a Hidden Bookcase Door
Before you move forward with this type of door, think about why you want it added. Everyone is different and will likely have a unique vision for the area beyond the hidden bookcase door. Consider your idea first and our basement contractors will take it from there.
It’s common for hidden bookcase doors to be used for:
- A secluded playroom for the kids
- A reading nook or lounge
- Built-in storage and entertainment
- A gaming room
- A professional meeting room
- A basement bedroom
A few factors will determine the success or seamlessness of the door. Those are wall flatness, a flush wall opening, and a level floor. It’s important for all of these elements to be perfect if the door is to be as inconspicuous as possible.
Create a Secret Space
Be inventive with your finished basement and incorporate a hidden bookcase door. Our , are ready when you are! Call Berry Basements today at (616) 250-9171 to request a free estimate.