Secret Room

So, I found some unclaimed attic space in my son's room. The first attempt was to go through the closet and make it a Narnia door...

Step 1: 2nd Entrance

The second attempt was to cut through the wall and make a hidden passage way with a swinging mirror.

Step 2: New Room

Recovered space: Add a carpet remnant, desk, light, etc. Just don't bump your head.

Step 3: Closet Entrance

This entrance was a little difficult to get to because you had to constantly move the shirts out of the way.

Step 4: Start of Mirror Door

So I ordered a large mirror after measuring the wall space.

Step 5: Adding Hinges

Had to reinforce the edge with wood and epoxy, and countersink the hinges so the were not visible from the front of the mirror.

Step 6: New Entrance Through Wall

Had to cut a rectangle. Start from the inside and work out. Leave a 2" margin all around perimeter.

Step 7: Modification

Of course, had to modify the framing to eliminate a stud, and electrical outlet. Be sure to add king studs on the frame and beef up the header so the missing stud won't be a weak spot. Add some paneling and looking good.

Step 8: Starting to Come Together

Step 9: Reconfiguring the Supports

Step 10: Attach the Hinges and Hang the Mirror.

Step 11: Ta Da!

Stand back and admire your handiwork.