Hidden Doors in Walls

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Dec 9, 2019 | Steve Humble

Clients may choose to use hidden doors in their walls for aesthetic beauty or secrecy.

Option 1: Hidden Doors Built Into Walls

For fully custom projects, we can build seamless hidden doors directly into walls. These doors can be made to match a wide range of wall designs, including stone, paneling, or smooth painted surfaces. One popular example is a hidden wainscot door.

In some cases, contractors may construct visible aesthetic doors in the wall—like those seen in photos of the White House. These doors are often included for symmetry or design continuity, not necessarily for secrecy.

While the outlines of these doors are visible, our team specializes in building true hidden doors—with concealed outlines, seamless hinges, and integrated design.

Due to the level of customization and craftsmanship involved, these projects are more expensive. But for those who want both beauty and secrecy, this is the ideal solution.

Interested in this type of installation? Reach out to our team for more information about custom options.

Examples:

  • Hidden Door in the White House – Used for aesthetics, not secrecy
  • Hidden Stone Door – Used for both aesthetics and secrecy (custom project)

Option 2: Hidden Doors Installed in Front of Walls

Instead of building a door within the wall, you can also conceal an opening in front of the wall using a cleverly designed piece of furniture—like a bookcase or armoire—that acts as the door.

This method offers:

  • More flexibility
  • Less design complexity
  • Lower cost

It allows you to select from a range of ready-to-ship options, which include:

  • Hidden bookcase doors
  • Secret mirror doors
  • Secret armoires

These doors come with a variety of customization options and upgrades. We also offer fully custom builds when needed.

Example:

  • Hidden Door Installed in Front of the Wall – Options starting at $1,500

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