![]() Once the door was in place, I tested the opening many times and then secured the base with 4″ screws. Screwing in some wood blocks to the inside wall that would accept the top hinge bolt. Installation involved removing the closet door and trim. Due to the weight of the shelves and contents we added a 6 inch rubber wheel, installed a little bit high and hidden with fake books. Most commercial doors have steel frames and don’t need caster wheels. Adequate spacing was needed on the hinge side to just barely clear the door frame and still be covered by trim. It took a lot of measuring and testing to get it centered right. I used a lazy susan on some 2×4 blocks for the bottom and a long bolt for the top. One of the hardest parts was the hinge point. I made a template to help drill the holes all the correct width and height. There are five attached shelves and adjustable shelf holes drilled at the top. The door is a solid bookcase made from 3/4 smooth plywood and 1/2″ regular plywood for the back. I assume if you are building this project you have enough wood working skills to make a bookshelf and your sizing will vary so I won’t go into detail about that. The dimensions of the finished door came out to be 34″ wide, 77″ tall and 8″ deep. I begin by making a door frame to the exact measurements of my brothers closet. If you choose a closed bookcase, there are several different doors in our range. Unfortunately I don’t have many pictures of the build so I’ll explain it the best I can. Whether you want you BILLY bookcase to be open or closed, is up to you. Long Bolt and Washers – for top pivot point.If you have a secret room, what would you use it for?Ĭlick on any image to start lightbox display. Everything is customized and made from inexpensive materials you can easily buy in your local hardware store. ![]() Sconces hung above the shelves add that final luxe, library-like touch. ![]() The best part is that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to build this project. The shelves were installed to appear original to this living space using a wooden platform, some wood trim, and doors added to the bottom half of the structure. And the bookshelf door still functions like any other bookshelf, able to hold your book collection. And if there’s enough room, you can turn it into a personal retreat, or use it as a panic room. You can use this hidden space for storage. You can turn your closet into a secret space by turning its door into a bookshelf. JLast Updated on AugB ookshelves add so much character and interest to a room, especially built-ins. ![]() This project shows you how you can turn an ordinary closet into a secret storage area. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a secret place in your house. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a secret room? Unfortunately not all of us has that spare room we can turn into a hidden retreat. When is a door not a door? When you turn it into a bookshelf for extra storage space with a secret space behind it! ![]()
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