Article Summary
- Hidden Door Store’s new mirror door kit is ready to assemble, making it a perfect weekend DIY project.
- A secret mirror door is an impactful addition to bathrooms, bedrooms, hallways, entryways, home gyms and storage areas.
- For proper operation, the DIY mirror door requires a rough opening that is plumb and square, a flat wall, and a level floor.
Is the New DIY Mirror Door Right for You?
Preassembled doors are a great, convenient option for concealing hidden passages and rooms. However, if you want to save a bit of your budget and take it on yourself, a DIY door is always an option. Hidden Door Store’s DIY kits include everything you need to assemble and install the door yourself with no advanced carpentry experience required. If you’re a homeowner confident in your assembly skills, the DIY mirror door might be exactly what you’re looking for.
The Launch of Hidden Door Store’s DIY Mirror Door
Hidden Door Store’s DIY mirror hidden door is a sleek, space-saving secret door whose front can hold a full-length mirror. This in-swing unit stylishly obscures a covert doorway while lending more functionality to the room, appealing to homeowners and interior designers.
This pre-hung kit arrives in two cardboard boxes, each weighing about 40 pounds. Hidden Door Store typically uses UPS standard service, so expect curbside delivery, though you can also request a custom freight quote if you prefer white glove service.
The package includes precut wood components with real maple veneer over an engineered core that resists warping and shrinking from temperature fluctuations and changes in moisture content. It also comes with the same professional-grade hardware Hidden Door Stores uses in fully finished hidden doors.
This mirror door kit doesn’t include an actual mirror, but a safety-backed mirror can be easily acquired separately at your local glass shop. It should be 33 inches wide, 77 ½ inches tall and ⅛ inch thick.
This easy-to-install mirror door is ready to assemble and as straightforward to set up as an IKEA piece — just like other Hidden Door Store kits. Follow the company’s comprehensive step-by-step video tutorial and finish the task in hours using common tools. After assembling the pieces, glue the back of the mirror to the DIY hidden door’s front.
The Hidden Door Store team extends engineering support over the phone from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST Monday through Friday, should you need expert assistance.
Why Choose a DIY Mirror Door?
This full-length mirror door is a stylish solution that upgrades your space while maximizing utility and security. It’s functional for bedrooms, closets and entryways, adding hidden storage or creating private access to a concealed area.
This pre-hung hidden door is significantly more affordable than a fully custom unit. It’s installable without custom carpentry, making it a convenient weekend DIY project.
A concealed mirror door is particularly attractive to those who own or live in small apartments. The average size of a U.S. home has shrunk by 8% over the past 10 years, but a secret mirror door can maximize your space. It can keep a tiny bathroom clutter-free, and its reflective surface makes the room look bigger by causing light to bounce around, creating an illusion of depth. Installing a mirror door with hidden storage is more economical than remodeling your property to add an additional room.
Best Places to Install a Mirror Door
A DIY hidden door with a mirror blends harmoniously in bathrooms, but here are the other best places to install a hidden door for maximum impact:
- Bedrooms: Blend it into a closet or en-suite bathroom entry.
- Hallways: Replace a mirror or closet door with hidden access.
- Home gyms: Install a hidden mirror door to monitor your form while working out and have secret storage for equipment.
- Entryways: Add a hidden passage door to conceal your safe, storage space or private office.
Installing a mirror door is one stylish hidden door idea to separate guest quarters. This product also makes a budget-friendly security door for a gun room or safe room.
Locking Options: No Lock, Magnetic or Electronic?
A no-lock option suits mirror doors for closets, pantries and other low-security areas. It’s also perfect for locations where aesthetic concealment is the only priority.
The main selling points of secret mirror doors with a magnetic touch latch are their clean, minimalist look and convenient push-to-open operation. Mirror doors with an electronic lock — like a keypad, RFID or biometric scanner — are best for modern homes and high-security rooms.
To select a mechanism that fits your needs, consider how often you’ll use the door and whether you want to control access.
Prepping Your Space for Installation
Knowing how to prep for a hidden door ensures a smooth and professional DIY install. Follow these hidden door pre-installation tips:
- Measure the height, width and depth of your rough opening — the hole in the wall without a door and trim — accurately.
- Make sure your opening is flat, plumb and square.
- Use a laser level to check if your wall is plumb and the flooring is level.
- Allow adequate swing clearance for furniture and foot traffic.
Hidden Door Store’s secret mirror door has a 10-year warranty on all parts, but the unit only works as intended when you address all the structural deficiencies you discover beforehand. Have the right tools ready, including a drill, a level and shims.
Real-Life Use Cases and Styling Ideas
This product is one of the most affordable hidden doors for homeowners and renters seeking dual-purpose upgrades. Here’s how they’re using this new secret door.
- Modern glam: Add a sleek mirror-embellished DIY hidden door to a master closet with a minimalist frame.
- Rustic farmhouse: Hide a pantry behind a mirror door framed in distressed or aged wood to match other natural design elements in the room.
- Urban loft: Obscure a laundry area with an industrial-style mirror door.
- Secure storage: Stash away valuables, documents or a safe behind a secret door with a mirror front.
Order Your Mirror Door Kit Today
Hidden Door Store’s latest DIY mirror door offers tremendous value for the money. For more practical space preparation advice, get in touch today for hidden door installation tips.