Interior Designer Secrets: Hidden Rooms

There are a plethora of creative ways to hide things within your home. Whether your looking to create a secret space for security, fun or entertainment  – a hidden room is always a great way to add some fun, and also surprise future homeowners if you plan to sell your home down the road. The biggest challenge when planning for and designing a hidden room? Keeping it a secret! We hope these ideas get your wheels turning for implementing into your future new home, or remodeling your existing.

We have worked with a few clients in the past to create area for little ones under the stairs. Sometimes the entry door is regular size, and other times there is no door at all. I loved the way that this door worked its way right into the millwork detail.

Hidden Rooms - Interior Design

Your guests will say ‘Is this your fridge behind your cabinet doors?’ and you will reply ‘Why no! It’s our amazing pantry.’
Hidden Rooms - Interior Design

The wallcovering in this bathroom distracts from the outline of the door opening.
Hidden Rooms - Interior Design

This blew my mind. I’ve seen stairs that hydraulically lift within a home, but the idea of having them outside was something I hadn’t seen before. The porch stairs lift to reveal a new entrance to the homeowners wine cellar. It almost looks like something out of a super hero movie.
Hidden Rooms - Interior Design

Bookcases and bookshelves are always a great go to for a hidden passageway, but I like the flush detail, bookshelf dividers and of course that the hidden space is a fun mini-bar.
Hidden Rooms - Interior Design

Sources: 1. Von Fitz Design, California | 2. Castle Harbour Homes, Florida | 3. Robin Pelissier Interior Design & Robin’s Nest, Massachusetts | 4. Jonathan Quinn Barnett Ltd, Washington | 5. AJS Designs, New York

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