DIY Hidden Bookcase Door - Murphy door build

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4 ай бұрын

Follow along as I build a hidden bookshelf murphy door to a theater gaming room. I was able to complete this build for around $100 by doing it myself.
Hinge - amzn.to/4aHkYvx
Door catch - amzn.to/4ctYIqG
Wall paper - amzn.to/43vKDof
This project cost me, personally, around $100. It was very custom to my space using a lot of salvaged materials. I don’t discount the amount of work that went into this. It was very labor intensive but the materials were cheap.
-1sheet 3/4” Radiata pine-$49.95
-2sheets 5mm eucaboard-$27.00
-2-2x4s-$8.00
-Door hinges-$10.00
-Doors-free(30 years old salvaged out of a remodel destined for the dumpster)
-Select pine face frame/trim-free(leftover-actual cost $30)
-Paint/Primer-free(leftover-actual cost $50)
Music by CreatorMix.com

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@justbecuzt.v1354 4 ай бұрын

This will be your greatest success ever! Loved the video 👍

@diydad1593 4 ай бұрын

Thanks #1 fan

@AdvancedTennisFoundation-ph9zo 2 ай бұрын

but didn't he have other entrances to the hidden room?

@KatherineDavenport-fx1po Ай бұрын

How cool.

@ericswallick7770 Ай бұрын

As with a Gate the diagonal bracing Always ascends Upward for constant lifting. As for Glue, yes from the very start. A small bottom ball-bearing wheel would assist wonders with load swing. Beautiful job

@paulagardner3218 3 ай бұрын

When I was a little girl, there wouldn't have been enough money in the universe to induce me to come out of the secret room. You win the Awesome Dad award. Well done.

@diydad1593 3 ай бұрын

Haha, thanks so much 🙏🏻

@happyautumn3938 3 ай бұрын

Love it! Will you build one for me? Nothing is even in my house....floors are sloped lol @@diydad1593

@johnf8877 3 ай бұрын

Twisted lumber from HD???? I found a straight piece once.

@dharmaslife3361 3 ай бұрын

Ditto!

@cindycaldwell-ly4vg 3 ай бұрын

I agree! That was such an awesome idea, I would never want to come out either! LOVED the movie room & the living room was beautiful…loved the colors in there! What a great dad & so talented!

@makaiwise4609 Ай бұрын

That was the most genuine like and subscribe I’ve ever heard 😂. “Like and subscribe so my wife will let me do more of this stuff.” You got it man 👍

@teenieteenez 17 күн бұрын

Same. Sub'd.

@pauldamse253 4 ай бұрын

Your kids will never forget how magical you made their childhood. You are a skilled guy and a great father!

@diydad1593 4 ай бұрын

That is very kind. Thank you sir 🙏🏻

@pyropulseIXXI 2 ай бұрын

It is literally just a door

@dharma2648 2 ай бұрын

@@pyropulseIXXI Sure, just like a Rolls-Royce Boat Tail is just a car 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️😂😂

@My_Cats_Meow Ай бұрын

@@pyropulseIXXIIts not the door thats in question. Its the child's imagination. Remember to us adults, a cardboard box is just that. But to a child its a house, a car, a boat, spaceship, Rollercoaster, sled, and on and on and on.

@user-gy9dx7eu1y Ай бұрын

Young man, you have skills, carpenter here and I know one when I see one. Tell your wife I said to let you continue with your work.

@diydad1593 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@barttobias3933 Ай бұрын

I’m a remodeling contractor and I have to say how very impressed I am with the skill and detail you put into this project. You commented that you are a novice woodworker, but you did as well as many professionals that I’ve seen on KZfaq and have worked with. Keep building, you’re a natural at it. 👏

@diydad1593 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much

@FWMCBigFoot 3 ай бұрын

From a fellow woodworker, very impressive. And recovering from the hinge goof (we've all made) without having to hide it speaks volumes about your character. Well done!

@diydad1593 3 ай бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching

@planetgannet Ай бұрын

My Dad designed our house when I was a child. He put in two secret doors, one small one. What treasures. And came in super useful for avoiding unwanted visitors too!

@metalkingtohorses Ай бұрын

i would never guess there was a secret room behind what a fantastic job you did on that, perfection

@ChrisByram 3 ай бұрын

Really awesome! I love that you showed the upside down mistake. It's actually very encouraging to see others make some mistakes, and refreshing to see a maker using "regular" tools :)

@diydad1593 3 ай бұрын

I feel the same way. 💩 happens sometimes, you just got to roll with it

@janwhite1361 3 ай бұрын

Also shows us how to fix it

@llbailey9946 Ай бұрын

I greatly appreciate your showing the oops! I get so upset with myself LOL when really everyone has glitches, just not everyone puts out videos to actually HELP others like you did ! Thank you!

@3DJapan 3 ай бұрын

Aside from something fun it kind of makes a safe room.

@alaricgoldkuhl155 2 ай бұрын

A couple of 4x2s on hinges mounted on the opposite wall with rubber stoppers on the end, one level with the base and the other with the top would make the bookcase seem solid from the other side when engaged would effectively make it just that. Relying on deception rather than full security, but should keep the kids safe from an intruder for a time should such a need arise.👍

@Keneo1 2 ай бұрын

@@alaricgoldkuhl155I think that’s what the pool cues are for!

@pyropulseIXXI 2 ай бұрын

Guns makes a safe room

@AW00047 Ай бұрын

@@pyropulseIXXI Guns make dead people

@Lorem_the_Ipsum 16 күн бұрын

@@pyropulseIXXIa healthy society makes a safe room, but that's not something known on the northern American continent.

@FaithNoFear00 2 ай бұрын

Man that's not NOVICE work! Who you kidding, LOL. But that's absolutely fantastic. Some guys claim to be carpenters can barely do shop math. Great attention to detail and symmetry. Great work.

@diydad1593 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate that. Thanks for watching

@dwainfelberg114 3 ай бұрын

I added a wheel to support the weight. Trick is to install at an angle that matches the path the door takes over the floor! I love the addition of the doors. Now I have to "improve" mine! Thanks for setting the bar higher for me!

@bettytoby122 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing. Your wife and children have the best father and husband ever. My dad was a carpenter and was always renovating our house and always building things for us and especially our mum. Ever grateful that my dad was so skilled. Thankyou for sharing.

@diydad1593 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching ❤️

@StaceNyourFace 3 ай бұрын

Same here. My father was a carpenter for over 30 years. Watching Beau's videos brings back a lot of fond memories of my dad and how he used to take me on his jobs when I was younger. ❤

@lyledavis819 3 ай бұрын

You did an amazing job. No novice has that many tools and that much talent.

@zachariah_holub 3 ай бұрын

Honestly this might be the best secret door I’ve ever seen. Super well done and a very cool room on the inside 👍

@diydad1593 3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@swagooga4309 4 ай бұрын

This is the first time i've sat down at paid my full attention to a 15 minute video in forever. Very captivating

@diydad1593 4 ай бұрын

That means a lot. Thanks

@bindywuertenberg6644 Ай бұрын

Impressive. I have always loved the idea of hidden rooms. You did such an amazing job and it’s looks totally professional! A lot of people would walk right by and never know there was anything behind that bookcase!

@robertbeining141 Ай бұрын

Beau, your wife should be very happy to let you do more projects. You did an excellent job. Looks amazing. Congrats!!

@diydad1593 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 🙏🏻

@jamiebeauregard360 Ай бұрын

Wife approved! 🥰

@nonamuss9991 3 ай бұрын

A secret room AND swords! You rock Dad!

@diydad1593 3 ай бұрын

Thanks

@saleen12 Ай бұрын

Might be the coolest thing I've ever seen

@margareth1504 3 ай бұрын

Super awesome. I want to make one too. Will have to watch this video a million times to learn how though.

@flipperc6042 2 ай бұрын

So cool Beau! Down to earth with the goof up. Who hasn’t had one??? You just became “Super Dad”.

@diydad1593 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@choochoo9506 2 ай бұрын

SO many impressive things about this video! Dad of the Year award!

@diydad1593 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

@talapeanutbutter4250 3 ай бұрын

This is awesome! Even more so since you made it yourself! Tell your wife your audience wants to see more builds, and if you run out of things to do there, I’ll hire you to do some things on my house!

@diydad1593 2 ай бұрын

Haha, thanks so much

@buffsheeri 29 күн бұрын

80 million in lumber you have a wonderful secret door...lol. Seriously a lovely looking project, thanks for sharing.

@katrinarefior700 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. I really liked how you also showed what went wrong and how you fixed it.

@diydad1593 2 ай бұрын

Thanks

@jasont80 Ай бұрын

Amazing build! You said you aren't a woodworker, but your attention to detail is far beyond most! My only suggestion would be that your diagonal cross brace should be in compression instead of tension. But since you glued on your backings, it probably won't matter.

@KeelanJon 3 ай бұрын

This was amazing thank you. I'm researching to turn one of my office doors into additional storage, and this seems like a great solution.

@diydad1593 3 ай бұрын

Thanks

@colechristensen1909 Ай бұрын

I so appreciate how clear your instructions are & even more that you included the part about messing up the hinges at first because that made me feel so much better about all the mistakes I’m about to make trying this. Those kids have a damn cool parent who’d create this.

@diydad1593 Ай бұрын

Go for it. Thanks so much

@dawnfaulkner7388 13 күн бұрын

Really loved watching the process. Your wife should definitely let you do this all of the time! Great project and video!

@debmcgrath2517 3 ай бұрын

This is so amazing! I would have never guessed that behind that beautiful built-in bookcase that there was a secret room!

@diydad1593 3 ай бұрын

That’s very sweet. 🙏🏻

@azmaz73 3 ай бұрын

This is a fantastic build and exactly what I was looking for, as I also would like to build my own, as no way I’m spending $2+k on it. Your build pretty much looks better than anything I’ve seen from the places that sells the kits. Thank you!

@diydad1593 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, go for it. It was much easier than I thought it would be

@MrPhotodoc 3 ай бұрын

Skills are off the chart! Thanks for letting us see the project.

@diydad1593 3 ай бұрын

Thanks

@doctimw 3 ай бұрын

WOW, ALWAYS AND FOREVER MEMORIES!!! You Sir, are a fantastic Father as building this for and with your kids have just created BONDING MOMENTS and MEMORIES that will only strengthen over time! Great idea and Excellent follow through!!

@diydad1593 3 ай бұрын

That’s very nice, thank you. They are my world

@ladiesgentswegothim Ай бұрын

Not only a like, but this sir goes into a saved playlist. Well done!

@rickshepard3400 2 ай бұрын

Great job. Showing your “miss steps” shows us that you are human. Not only the door, I learned a few things from you about the shelves, bookcase, & trim. Thanks

@diydad1593 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@eketelon 3 ай бұрын

Ok, this is awesome. The entryway of my mancave also has an arch at the top and I've been contemplating how to do it. I like what you did WAY better than the ideas I had in mind. Now, I can stop procrastinating and get to it! Thanks for sharing!!

@diydad1593 3 ай бұрын

Yeah that archway had me scratching my head. Thanks for watching

@RebeccaNorton-dx2hf 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic! What a beautifully detailed door. I hope your family is proud of it and the inside room too. Perfection. Thank you for showing us the process.

@diydad1593 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@teresarodriguez821 2 ай бұрын

This rocks! You are a cool Dad. As an imaginative child my Daddy would make fun furniture for our fort and doll houses, we were poor but the one thing he had was some reclaimed wood from other projects. Our fav place to hide was a hideout nook.

@LuckyLioness369 2 ай бұрын

That is so seriously cool! I can’t believe you think you’re a novice woodworker. Fantastic job! That secret room might save your family one day. I also consider that a huge selling point if you ever decide to move.

@user-ri5pj3iq9l 3 ай бұрын

For a security situation, continuous baseboard is imperative. Dead giveaway for anybody, robbing your house, etc.. Otherwise, it’s a good looking project. Another tip, use a hidden wheel to hold up the weight of the bookcase.

@jdbalance 3 ай бұрын

Amazing! Thanks for showing us your mistakes and unplanned problems and how you overcame them with patience and grace.

@diydad1593 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@Labron03 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for showing the work in this. I looked at the Murphy doors online, and they are a little pricey. I'm a novice wood worker and was initially a little intimidated by the idea of doing it myself, but this video gave me the confidence that I can.

@diydad1593 2 ай бұрын

That’s great, go for it. Thanks for watching

@vinceblanchard1069 Ай бұрын

I just completed a very similar hidden door. I installed 4 casters on the bottom of the bookcase so the hinges would have virtually no load on them. Worked perfect.

@NatureZone101 3 ай бұрын

So cool!! Add some type of heavy bar lock on the inside and you have a great "safe room".

@diydad1593 3 ай бұрын

Haha, can’t trust my kids with that

@NatureZone101 3 ай бұрын

@@diydad1593 🤣🤣

@anthonylosego 3 ай бұрын

Mag locks. Turn it on inside, then hide the shutoff switch where you can get to it in the house somewhere.@@diydad1593

@melb2734 3 ай бұрын

@@diydad1593That's a good thought. My dad had a lock on the outside of the tool room for some reason. My little brother thought it would be funny to lock him in. He had to use tools to remove the door. No more door after that.

@DCB938 3 ай бұрын

You’re very talented. It looks fantastic on the outside and magical on the inside

@diydad1593 3 ай бұрын

Thanks

@debbysmith3003 2 ай бұрын

Wow!! How did you steal my dream??? I had a "dream" of doing something similar in our basement in NC... like a hidden room, not just a door. I have the ideas just not the expertise to make it come to fruition. Sure wish you were our neighbor. Awesome job!!

@diydad1593 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@bobnicholas5994 3 ай бұрын

Very nice job!! $100 materials $1000 labor..priceless kids loving hide out

@madimonti 3 ай бұрын

Wow, my ocd is completely satisfied by the work done here. So thoughtfully done at each stage, absolutely amazing job what a result!

@diydad1593 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

@johnmagana4999 14 күн бұрын

came across this as i was looking at murphy doors. i am 100% going this route for the bathroom door in the master bedroom. my wife would love a "secret door " use a book as the door knob to releaae the latch. congrats man your workmanship looks great

@RwbyMach 13 күн бұрын

Honestly, really well done, man! For just being a "novice" wood worker, I'm impressed! Keep up the awesome builds!

@user-qb7ex5it5q 3 ай бұрын

Amazing!!! I love the idea that if you’re wanting find a safe place to hide (home invasion, etc) you have the safest place to hide….nobody would know or look for that room unless they studied the outside!!! I want one!!! You’re awesome for building that.

@creative2716 Ай бұрын

Kids brag, everyone will know.

@SmartFool24 3 ай бұрын

That is so cool. I still feel like a book wired to a lock would have been the cherry on the cake but that looks really great.

@MommyOfZoeAndLiam 3 ай бұрын

Dang, beautful and you'd never know it was there when it isn't open. Add some sort of lock and you've got a full panic room too.

@timlicit5464 28 күн бұрын

Had this Idea as a kid. was always a childhood wish of mine. love to see it done to completion and done so well to boot.

@johngross8300 3 ай бұрын

Watching another Dad do Dad is always fun. Great job.

@diydad1593 3 ай бұрын

Thanks man👊🏻

@billylowe1415 3 ай бұрын

Dude, you nailed it. Great craftsmanship. Loved the video.

@diydad1593 3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@fernieu3537 2 ай бұрын

Damn as a mexican i will have to say your work ethic is Mexican ! (Except the michelob, tecate or modelo usually) but your definition and vision is USA ALL THE WAY !!! Lets go mannnnn!!!!! Amazing detailing (I do landscaping and painted industrial cabinets for 3 years in Texas )

@diydad1593 2 ай бұрын

Haha, thanks man. I have a lot of respect Mexican work ethic

@patrickmccrank8414 3 ай бұрын

Nice. I've wanted one of these. Actually, I want several. They don't have to be secret. I just think doors are a kind of wasted space. They provide privacy but can be so much more. A canvas for art. A place for Paperbacks. A shelf for toiletries. When the door is open. The soap, shaving supplies, tooth care etc are out of site but easily accessible. Even a shelf for small plants. I'm glad to see a novice can do this. Cause I am a novice. 👍

@diydad1593 3 ай бұрын

Go for it, you got this

@joentexas 3 ай бұрын

Took me a while to get to it and glad I finally watched. Always liked hidden doors, just never had a space that would work. The kids have gotta love it. Moms gotta like that part. Good stuff, Thanks.

@diydad1593 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@juhoosifrat 3 ай бұрын

What a cool project! Great video. I’ve wanted a secret doorway like that since I was a kid, I’m sure your kids love it!

@catherinebridges4096 3 ай бұрын

My Grandson Has Been Begging For A Secret Room And Is Constantly Building Make Shift One With Anything From Cardboard To Blankets-He Would LOVE This‼️

@diydad1593 3 ай бұрын

Everything turns into a fort around here❤️

@lastofthehuntsmen1855 2 ай бұрын

Best hidden door video I have seen on KZfaq !

@GalloPhilips 2 ай бұрын

something about working in the garage while it rains out seems satisfying.. I've also never picked up a power tool in my life lol

@throngcleaver 3 ай бұрын

Even if that wasn't a secret door to an enchanting theater, it would still be a fantastic addition to just about any home! Great build, made even better with hinges. 👍😊

@diydad1593 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words 🙏🏻

@heatherk8931 13 сағат бұрын

I have wanted to do something like this to put a hidden pantry area behind. Looks amazing!

@gracefulvintage 2 ай бұрын

Great job, your kids will never forget get this!

@denishood7258 3 ай бұрын

Nice job!! I'm sure your kids can't wait to show everyone what their dad built. Ty for sharing.

@diydad1593 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@rylanbowman7238 4 ай бұрын

Great video, hope your kids enjoy it, they're lucky to have such a great dad.

@diydad1593 4 ай бұрын

Thanks very kind, thank you

@boky535 Ай бұрын

Absolutely genius Beautiful too

@jacquelinemca6614 22 күн бұрын

I have watched a few of these and I’d say your door is by far the best one yet!!!.. brilliantly explained and such a professional finish!!.. 🥰🥰🥰

@diydad1593 20 күн бұрын

Thank you

@keishawoodby-jackson7827 3 ай бұрын

This looks amazing!!! My husband won’t let me do it, but the rooms are truly stunning. I guess your wife has to support you being a content creator 😅

@diydad1593 3 ай бұрын

She gave me a side eye when I first mentioned it. Now she likes it

@Deborahamend1 2 ай бұрын

How magical and wonderful! You are very imaginative and your wife and kids are very blessed by your woodworking talents. Enjoy them and enjoy your beautiful home!

@diydad1593 2 ай бұрын

That’s very kind of you, thanks

@Tys_Place Ай бұрын

Great idea, perseverance, and accomplishment.

@user-tr6su1sx7l 2 ай бұрын

Seriously the best instructions in building one of these!!!

@ago5022 Ай бұрын

super fun build! and that movie room is absolutely epic 🔥

@jonchalk3855 3 ай бұрын

This murphy bookcase just solved two problems. Thank you.

@diydad1593 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@drg3712 23 күн бұрын

Love the fact that a guy so talented - can out the hinges in the wrong side. Makes me feel better 😎

@rhensel001 Ай бұрын

Man, bro, you did that! 👍🏼. You had an idea and just went to work. Even with some errors you made that look great on the finished product! I applaud you, from one wood worker to another. And you made it look super easy. Great job

@troysgarage 2 ай бұрын

I'm definitely copying this for a hidden access into my pew pew room.

@sophiamichael2788 14 күн бұрын

Wow, wow and wow. Great craftsmanship, creative and beautiful finishes and decor.

@MusicLover-mu4eg Ай бұрын

Wow you are a skilled man, not a novice at all. That is a super neat installation! Thanks for sharing your mishaps as well. That gives me the courage to try that too...

@anthonym12282 3 ай бұрын

Well done sir! Thumbs up for a great build, & double thumbs up for the scrap sword!

@supersmartas5 3 ай бұрын

This is the dream of my wife. You don't know how grateful I am. I have lots of videos saved on this topic, but this seems to be the answer to all my questions. I really admire how clean you worked. I would have painted and sand it outside and I get why you did inside. Thank a lot!

@diydad1593 3 ай бұрын

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching

@rod4095 16 күн бұрын

I love it. Thanks for not editing out your mistakes too.

@thequestionis2113 3 ай бұрын

Your wife is very blessed to find you and you to find her I see peace in your home your children will never forget the things that you do , for the people in the back always remember that 😊

@diydad1593 3 ай бұрын

These are very kind words. Thank you

@Wiz101Geek 2 ай бұрын

My husband made one for my daughters room for Christmas when she was 11

@pillingthemsoftly4738 4 ай бұрын

Very well done! I like that you showed your mistakes. I'm glad I'm not the only one who will put a sander in a vise. I want to do something like this someday, but they need to be pretty custom, and I would need mine to swing out. Not to mention, these projects can be difficult when you have toddlers running around and you're an amateur figuring things out as you go.

@diydad1593 4 ай бұрын

I feel ya man. Mine are finally at an age where I can leave them alone for a little while anyway.

@lwalto 3 ай бұрын

100 in materials, and a labor of love.

@Robenson321 2 ай бұрын

Kudos to the DIY'ers that are able to do this type of thing and do it well. Hats off to you. Great and inspiring video!

@diydad1593 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@cjcurryjr 3 ай бұрын

KZfaq no longer allows me to like videos so, I LOVED THIS VIDEO! Thank you for sharing.

@diydad1593 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

@creative2716 Ай бұрын

Clear your Like folder out, it's prob full.

@z-man7883 2 ай бұрын

Your garage, tools and methods are just like mine as a fellow DIYer 👍🏼

@kellymadere Ай бұрын

you're talented and gifted! I really admire your friendliness to show solutions to intricate problems and making everything better. Great style too it is lovely. y'all inspired me too.!

@jacobr9556 Ай бұрын

Wow, I love the secret bookcase. It is so beautiful 🤩 You are an artist!

@masonedwards 3 ай бұрын

This is just incredible! 🤩 You’re so talented! ❤

@diydad1593 3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@evianevans292 4 ай бұрын

Love your style and how you don't make things overly complicated, have you ever considered for a future video turning your bathroom door into a pocket door, i totally want to do that for more cabinet space but the videos i have seen dont leave me feeling inspired like yours :)

@diydad1593 4 ай бұрын

That’s very kind of you. I am actually considering a pocket door for our cabin. Stay tuned