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Displaying Your Wine Without A Wine Cellar

toasting wine glasses at a dinner party.

According to a Wine Intelligence study, the regular wine-drinking population in the US is 77 million, or one in three American adults. And the people who love wine tend to collect.  What if your wine display served more than one purpose? Perhaps displaying your wine without a wine cellar by using a hidden wine rack […]

Transforming Extra Rooms Into Usable Secret Spaces

Empty nesters have a unique opportunity once all of the kids grow up, move out and find places of their own. They suddenly have space that is readily available for reimagination.  Movies tend to depict the age-old cliche of empty nesters turning what once was a child’s room into a home gym, but in reality […]

Increase A Home’s Value By Adding A Hidden Door

Selling a home is always a competitive endeavor, even in a seller’s market. Homeowners need to do everything they can to make their home stand out from the others on the market by offering an impeccable environment, making sure their curb appeal is in tip-top shape, and highlighting the home’s differentiating features — such as […]

How Mechanical Systems Are a Secret Door’s Secret Weapon

A hidden door is more than just a fun addition to a home. They require more than a traditional hinge, a few panels of wood and a disguised access point. Hidden doors draw on specialized design, complex engineering and precise manufacturing to create a high-performance door that is meant to blend into its surroundings in […]

Finding The Best High-Security Fit: Embassy Door Vs. Fortress Door

Feeling safe at home is more than a desire. It’s a need. Safety for family members and the protection of belongings is a priority for homeowners and the home security market reflects that, as it is anticipated to nearly double in size over the next five years. That increase in market size comes as home […]

3 Things To Avoid When Purchasing A Hidden Door

It’s easy to think — or even daydream — about all the features you might want in a hidden door. Secrecy ranks up at the top, as does style. The two often go hand-in-hand to ensure a hidden door actually remains hidden.  Switches or a hidden door latch are also a common interest or priority […]

DIY or No? Hidden Door Installation Tips

DIY or No? Hidden Door Installation Tips

The purchase of a hidden door usually comes after much consideration. It’s not something that is done on a whim. It requires measurement, thought and planning. And the same can be said for installation.  Whether a homeowner orders a bookcase, a mirror or a shoe rack hidden door, its impending arrival begs the question, “Should […]

Where To Place A Hidden Door? Here Are 3 Options.

Secret doors have long held the public’s fascination, stealing scenes in a number of movies, from Indiana Jones to The Goonies to Batman. The opportunity to have one in your own home, for reasons that range from security to pure leisure, is a novel one that definitely requires some planning. Before budgeting, logistics, and design […]

Secret Door Installation: Factors to Consider Before Choosing a Location

So you already own a home and now you’d like to have a secret door, but you’re not sure exactly where to put it inside your house. Maybe you’re not even sure if your house is a good candidate to have a secret door in the first place. Or perhaps you’re considering between several spots […]