Browse below at the wooden bookcases with doors which i stumbled upon on the web. So when this old house general contractor tom silva set out to conceal the landing to homeowner angela daigles basement on the current season of toh tv, the project seemed a perfect choice for her 1850 brick rowhouse. Pair of simplex dark mahogany sliding glass door modular legal library bookcases. Lots of styles, great finishes and functionality which is going to put an end to. How to repair pocket doors old house journal magazine. Bookcase doors work perfectly as entrances to panic rooms or vaults for storing firearms, jewelry, documents and other important items. Security is one of the most common reasons for having hidden doors in your home. How to install a hidden doorbookshelf ask this old house. A bookcase door is much heavier than one may think. Architectural salvage and architectural antiques, restoration hardware and salvage for home improvement and interior design from the old house parts company. Heres another free bookcase plan from this old house, this one for a 6shelf builtin bookcase that you can adjust to fit your own space. Even though the walls are new construction, the floor and ceiling have been around since the 1920s.
You may also find an antique secretary with a bookcase top, which was famous in early american houses. To make a builtin bookcase door, find or make a bookcase that is the same height and width as the doorway. Antique bookcases cabinets are topoftheline products that can double as cabinets. Livean initiative providing daily programming and opportunities to connect with our experts during these challenging times. Tom used butler door hardware and chamfered notches to make a swinging door that disappears seamlessly into its surroundings. Parker house barcelona library bookcase wall with ladder the parker house barcelona home office collection offers functional and fashionable furniture in the traditionally elegant spanish revival style.
I did incorporate some of the changes i mentioned its deeper and the compartments are higher. Aspect walnut 7piece wood and glass door storage unit add to favorites. Put a clipon metal lamp on the top for some extra form and function. Bookcases are useful all around the homefrom book storage in a bedroom or office to a place to store knickknacks and picture frames in the living roomto store just about anything. The decorologist overruled, and the bookcases, door, and trim went benjamin moores azure blue. Secret bookcase door at the end of the spare hall for the linen closet. In the picture im going to attach it looks wonky because the existing old shelf to the right needs. Buffets ohj september 2019 builtins benches breakfast nooks bookcase.
A common mistake people do when building a secret bookcase door is not taking into consideration the opening mechanism. Az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, old to new date, new to old. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. When i build my house, im going to put a secret door leading to a secret room somewhere. Hidden door bookcase, bookcase door, sliding barn door. Build a bookcase using an old door designs by studio c. Restore stylish decor to your home or update old house parts with safer, modern functionality. Staircase hidden behind a bookshelf brings an old house up to. Here are some awesome secret doors that even batman bruce wayne would approve of. A few sheets of veneer plywood and some inexpensive molding, and youre well on your way to creating a proper showcase for your hardback favorites and treasured curios.
How to build a small bookcase with moldings this old house. This was a solid and very heavy door, impossible to handle by myself. Corner bookcase using an old door designs by studio c. Ameriwood home moberly bookcase with doors, black oak. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. These bookcases contain multiple shelves equipped with intricate glass doors and mahogany inlay. When ripping a large project on a table saw, its a good idea to have those extra hands to receive the project. You can get the four sides for the door cabinets from a single width of plywood.
This ideas are all about re using all doors in your interior or outdoor design. Choose from a huge selection of house parts from window to cabinet to door to light switch covers and give your house that finished vintage look. Designer bret franks came up with the idea as a way to add old house character to a new farmhouse with a completely open first floor beyond this. Parker house barcelona library bookcase wall with ladder. How to make a secret doorbookcase i like to make stuff. In this video, ask this old house general contractor tom silva is in salem, ma, to help install a bookshelf that doubles as a door.
The renovation left an opening for me to build the bookcase in, framed out simply as a short door frame. While safes help protect your valuables, theyre often sitting in plain view. An old, unused doorway may not stand out in a room, but it becomes annoying when guests continually try to use it. I have a spare in our house, and want to use it as a sewing table, but fear the weight of the sewing machine will be. Aspect white bookcase with glass door add to favorites. Inside the door, there might be a builtin hall tree complete with. Buy ameriwood home moberly bookcase with doors, black oak. Place a door in an open position over the bookcase and mark the screw holes inside the bookcase. Plywood and trim are all it took to convert an existing recess off a back door into a furniturelike storage wall in a pottingareacumkitchenette.
From modern designs, to midcentury classics and spy novel numbers which conceal hidden doors, there are bookshelves of every type in this gallery to inspire. Today and we know where to find out so lets go back to the shop and build one. What a wonderful library wall in this old house with a secret opening. Open and close the doors to make sure they fit properly. The whole idea is for his son, in about four years, to find a secret playroom in his house. The doors help keep everything inside protected and free of dust, plus they look beautiful too. Our focus is on 18th, 19th and early 20th century architectural salvage, antique doors and windows and other construction materials.
This secret door will perfectly hide the entry to your basement, study, or hidden man cave. Opened the secret bookshelf in the guest room from the outside worth 50. Do you want to keep your books away from dust and ordered. Look through this simple 20 ideas and learn how to, on creative way, repurpose, reues and upcycle old doors ranging from making a bed to how to build a bookshelf using an old door. How to build kitchen drawer dividers this old house. Build it simple bookshelf from stair treads this old house. Whether you hang it in your living room or in your courtyard, it looks really attractive, housing your favourite reads. Door diy ideas, repurposed doors 10 new uses for old. It is used as a writing desk that has a shelf of books. Interpreting period builtins today old house journal.
These are the same kind of cabinet hinges i have in my kitchen, and the handles are metal, not plastic. If you have an old bookcase taking up space in your garage or basement or collecting dust in your office, transform it into a beautiful addition for any room in your home. Repurposed door bookshelf tutorial my repurposed life. Secret bookcase door bookshelf door, bookcase door. So far, i have created plans on how to build a bookcase using an old door, how to build a bench using an old door, and how to build a side table using parts from an old door ill show you how to build a corner bookcase complete with angled shelves. Ikea done right this old house used billy bookcases with added molding and glassfronted doors. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva and host kevin oconnor use stair treads to create a simple bookshelf in build it. Perfect for the home office, living room, or dining room, a. Available in multiple finishes, and a wide range of access control options, you can customize the look and feel of. Live ask this old house carpenter nathan gilbert demonstrates how to build custom kitchen drawer dividers as part of this old house. Antique and vintage bookcases 4,001 for sale at 1stdibs. The martin furniture tribeca loft bookcase with doors black reveals natural wood construction and represents the evolution of urban style. Secret bookcase door at the end of the hall in many new houses, the hallway continuing beyond the door would be an immediate giveaway that there was a door there.
We often get asked by customers about buying hidden door hinges for a bookcase that they are building, or buying bookcase door hardware. Ask this old house carpenter nathan gilbert demonstrates how to build custom kitchen drawer dividers as part of this old house. I would probably do the bookcase in my future house. If you dont find even this kind of space in your house then just store a flashlight and a couple of batteries in your safe room. Traditional materials like hardwood solids, veneers, and cast iron door hardware are employed minimally to create a sleek aesthetic. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva is in salem, ma, to help install a bookshelf that doubles as a door. Tom silva installs a bookcase that also serves as a door, concealing the entrance to a closet. A bookcaseplusstairwayentry door is both practical and playful. How to install a hidden doorbookshelf this old house.
This sliding bookcase door might be a bit more than many people can tackle, but the end result is simply stunning. Its a shame to closet your collectibles when open shelving puts those prized possessions on proud display. I guess it can be said that i love to use old doors in projects. Bookcases with doors are extremely versatile they can store books, decorative objects, or act as collectable storage. Always trust your gut and ask for help if you feel the project is too much for you to handle. Well, here, it is our version of the barristers bookcase made out of white oak. How to build a secret bookcase door preparing for shtf. People often see our secret doors on tv programs or online videos and want to know how they. Not only was this bookcase built to smoothly slide open for entry, but these shelves were also built from. Antique oak double door bookcase original finish glass front doors adjusta.
He also demonstrates how to use a scribe to cut filler strips for an. That particular bookcase was created by gail at my repurposed life how fantastic. Our house part reproductions are so well made they could easily be mistaken for genuine antiques. How to build a desk with an old hollow core door young. One solution is to remove the door and fill in the wall, but this is time. And it doesnt take much to build yourself a custom bookcase. You can make unusual wall decor for home or make a new furniture from old door. I ripped this old door on my table saw with the help of a neighbor.
Below follow 21 diy re purpose old door ideas which help you to decide how to reuse the old door. Attach an old door to a small chest, paint them both in the same color, then add hooks and use sandpaper to create a. Makendo showed off the directions for this secret door on instructables. We have some interesting, practical and amazing solutions for that. High style, tons of storage and clever hidden compartments. How to install a hidden doorbookshelf ask this old house general contractor tom silva. The folks at purebond plywood posted a picture of a bookcase made with an old door on the purebond facebook page and i thought it was a fabulous idea. How to make a secret door to a room or closet hunker. Fill a nook and display tomes and tchotchkes with easytoassemble builtins. The bottom dado on the drawer cabinet is lower than on the door cabinets in order to create the. Build bookcases for added storage or make an old bookshelf new again. Midcentury modern contemporary traditional distinctive design firms. If you have an old guitar lying in your house that you just dont want to let go of, due to an emotional attachment, here is a great way of reusing it, by converting it into a bookcase. Remove current door from its hinges by popping up the pins with a hammer and nailset.
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