Secret Room
Intro: 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.