A clever idea to hide a room or section off a private area from a larger space can be easily achieved with bookcase sliding doors. A movable bookcase like this functions not olny as storage for books and knicknacks but also as a divider between two zones. Browse the ideas below and get inspired!
Chloe HughesInterior Design Expert
With this 2-piece sliding bookcase, you can cover the secret door to your hidden room. The sliding mechanism works very smoothly, while each of the bookcase features 7 open shelves for storing books and displaying decorations.
This space-saving bookcase uses a sliding door solution, allowing you to draw back both parts to reveal enough space for installing a secret door to your hidden room. The whole construction is quality wood, so it's going to last you for many years.
A functional element of furniture with solid shelves that allow for organization of books, decorations and other items. This durable wooden construction looks very attractive, so it also decorates indoors.
I always dreamed about my own unique home library. This bookcase sliding doors create the inviting and restful atmosphere. there's a lot of spaces for storing books and display accent pieces.
These elements are solid book shelves with special rails for convenient slidint. These functional shelves provide plenty of space for books and other items. They also play roles of doors for hidden rooms.
This original idea features two interesting function. One of them is the role of a bookcase with many shelves and the second one is the role of sliding doors. This wooden construction is finished in white color.
Useful and attractive sliding doors. These doors include simple, but practical shelves, so they play the role of bookcases. Durable wooden construction is finished in universal white color that looks good in any decor.
Unlike bookcase sliding doors, regular doors, which swing on hinges, can be a pain when it's time for them to be installed. The same is true for doors that slide back and lift open. Since sliding doors are easier to install, they're a favorite among homeowners. Add to that a fitted bookcase, and you get the best door on the planet!
Bookcase sliding doors can be installed in mere minutes. Their shelving is widely spaced and generously deep. Since it can be hard to choose the right bookcase sliding doors, read on as we've prepared a buying guide for you.
Placement
The first thing you need to consider is the placement of your bookcase sliding doors. Before we proceed, you need to make sure that you can allocate a lot of time on this project, especially when deciding on the placement. Otherwise, you won’t be satisfied with the output.
To start, look at your house right now. Examine it closely. If you'll be using the room with a bookcase sliding door as a panic room, the room must not have any windows.
The reason for this is because the "inexistence," which you may be after, can be spotted from outside your home. Your hideout, of course, will be compromised with windows. It's better if you choose to make the room where you stockpile food as well as other goods as the place that you consider a safe spot.
Since there will be no windows in the room, make sure it has light sources with the switch placed inside. Don't follow our advice and the room will once again be compromised. There are cases wherein a light installation won't be possible. Your next best choice is a plug-in lamp.
As soon as you've decided on the room that you want to conceal, you can then move on to the next consideration you need to take into account, which is:
Size
The size of a bookcase sliding door will affect your total cost. Before you check your available options, measure the door opening first. By knowing the dimensions, you'll be able to have a rough estimate of how much your home improvement project will cost.
We suggest you leave the measuring of the door opening to a contractor as the expert has experience on this aspect. Contractors know exactly where to take the measurements to ensure you purchase the right bookcase sliding doors.
Material
Traditionally, bookcase sliding doors are made of solid wood boards. Sawn lumber, unfortunately, is expensive. What's recommended if you don't want to spend tens of thousands of dollars on your new door is plywood with hardwood veneer. It's not just less costly, but it's also stronger compared to solid softwoods including pine. If you will be painting the bookcase, we would suggest birch, oak plywood, and maple as they're your best choices. They can be expensive so if you want alternatives, consider high-quality particle boards.
It's not difficult to be captivated and tempted by the possibility of having a secret room in one's home. Now that you know how to choose bookcase sliding doors, you're ready to make your dream come true of having your own safe, private place that's concealed by a bookcase!
This large stacked sliding bookcase is the perfect solution for people who love literature. The beautiful and massive structure of the whole guarantees durability and yet presents itself very well.
A solid and attractive TV cabinet with doors that allow for hiding TV when not in use. It also provides storage space in lower compartments. This construction also includes two side towers with shelves.
Everyone want to have the sliding secret bookcase!These door conceals the laundry room, which is the great solution! It features the skateboard wheels.
Sliding and pivoting bookshelves - flexible open room divider or wall of books made of blanched wood. It will be really nice option for a divided office or spacious studio flat - it can give your more privacy!
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This element is a very nice idea for a hidden room or closet. A white wooden element of furniture with shelves plays the role of doors. It provides space for toys, books and other useful or decorative items.
This sliding bookcase can play the role of doors for a hidden room or compartment. It slides on a special rail for a problem-free use. This bookcase features a durable wooden construction in a white finish and it provides some space on its shelves.
Sliding bookcase made of wood. Includes 10 wide shelves for storing books, display decorations and more. Great solution for space saving in each home.
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This bookcase provides plenty of space for books and decorations on its shelves. This wooden construction is finished in a neutral white color and it also plays the role of sliding doors, so it is very functional.
SpaceXDoors Bookshelf Unit. Expand the usable wall space of a room with an attractive piece of functional "Space Expanding" furniture that can conceal a closet, vault, entertainment center, or any other hallway, doorway, wall or opening.
Contemporary setup for a spacious living room with a unique solution for a bookcase. The bookcase, made out of different shades of wood, has wheels on the bottom which allow it to move across a rail, providing additional space.
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Bookcase in the form of sliding doors. Construction is made of wood. Includes 5 open shelves arranged vertically. Suitable for storing books, display decorations and more. Functional accent for each home.
An elegant large contemporary wall-mounted floating bookcase of wood finished in mid browns. It has a rectilinear narrow frame. Three open front niches are in the centre. Shelved cabinets with sliding full panel doors are above and below niches.
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Unique and creative take on an interesting DIY project for a movable bookcase. The bookcase, made out of white-painted plywood, has been placed on caster wheels to create a moveable wall for a secret door, making an unusual piece.
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This unique bookcase will provide a warm, retro accent to most of the contemporary living rooms. Bright wood, sliding doors allow creating a smooth coverage, helping you protect the space from dust.
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A functional ingenious hinged door with 5 narrow open shelves and a 2-door storage compartment at the bottom. It's crafted of white-finished wooden materials but has golden both 3 hinges, cabinet doors knobs and a C-handle fixed to one of shelves.
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This bookcase is an original and solid element of home furniture. It includes a special floor rail, so it can play the role of doors. Its durable shelves provide plenty of space for many items and its brown color matches any interior stylization.
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Add something interesting to your drawing room and create two different spaces with sliding bookcase door. They are made of light colored wood and they are contemporary.
Trying to find the excellent, nicely finished and high quality TV cabinet or bookcase? We suggest you to choose this great piece of furniture. It is made solid wood, which provides the classic style.
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Hidden door - maybe a way to put sliding bookcase door in tiny house?
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Durable construction of this bookcase is its big advantage. Its metal frame is finished in black color. This bookcase assures display space on wooden shelves attatched to metal elements. Simple lines and solid connections are also very important.
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assemble bookcases on french doors to make a secret room. Wonder if I could do this with the sliding glass door that goes to Eric's man room. ;)
I like living rooms that can be closed off fromt he rest of the house like this. Cuts the noise if you're reading in the next room over.
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Like this but I would want to hide the hardware? Maybe go up to the top and get the track that looks like trim?
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Capacious multimedia cabinet in espresso brown finish, with two-way sliding doors featuring square tempered glass panels. Allows for smart organization of your media collection. Perfect both for modern and traditional living spaces.
This Atlanta Guest House, shared on one of those idea-packed homes tour, is chuckled full of ideas for you. Barbara Wirth Art says to check out the sitting area with its interesting AND useful bookcase wall. Then the brilliant, trending sliding barn doo
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