I ripped this old door on my table saw with the help of a neighbor. Do you want to keep your books away from dust and ordered. You can get the four sides for the door cabinets from a single width of plywood. 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. Build it simple bookshelf from stair treads this old house. Staircase hidden behind a bookshelf brings an old house up to. Bookcase doors work perfectly as entrances to panic rooms or vaults for storing firearms, jewelry, documents and other important items. To make a builtin bookcase door, find or make a bookcase that is the same height and width as the doorway. Ask this old house carpenter nathan gilbert demonstrates how to build custom kitchen drawer dividers as part of this old house. 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. While safes help protect your valuables, theyre often sitting in plain view. The doors help keep everything inside protected and free of dust, plus they look beautiful too. 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.
Door diy ideas, repurposed doors 10 new uses for old. This secret door will perfectly hide the entry to your basement, study, or hidden man cave. How to install a hidden doorbookshelf ask this old house. How to build kitchen drawer dividers this old house. Well, here, it is our version of the barristers bookcase made out of white oak. I wonder about the weight restrictions on a hollowcore door.
A bookcaseplusstairwayentry door is both practical and playful. 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. Place a door in an open position over the bookcase and mark the screw holes inside the bookcase. It is used as a writing desk that has a shelf of books. And it doesnt take much to build yourself a custom bookcase. Livean initiative providing daily programming and opportunities to connect with our experts during these challenging times. These bookcases contain multiple shelves equipped with intricate glass doors and mahogany inlay. Aspect walnut 7piece wood and glass door storage unit add to favorites.
Ask this old house general contractor tom silva is in salem, ma, to help install a bookshelf that doubles as a door. These are the same kind of cabinet hinges i have in my kitchen, and the handles are metal, not plastic. Perfect for the home office, living room, or dining room, a. Repurposed door bookshelf tutorial my repurposed life. The decorologist overruled, and the bookcases, door, and trim went benjamin moores azure blue. When i build my house, im going to put a secret door leading to a secret room somewhere. Build a bookcase using an old door designs by studio c. Az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, old to new date, new to old. Its a shame to closet your collectibles when open shelving puts those prized possessions on proud display. 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. 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. Pair of simplex dark mahogany sliding glass door modular legal library bookcases.
People often see our secret doors on tv programs or online videos and want to know how they. Available in multiple finishes, and a wide range of access control options, you can customize the look and feel of. 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. I would probably do the bookcase in my future house.
Buffets ohj september 2019 builtins benches breakfast nooks bookcase. We often get asked by customers about buying hidden door hinges for a bookcase that they are building, or buying bookcase door hardware. Ameriwood home moberly bookcase with doors, black oak. What a wonderful library wall in this old house with a secret opening. Browse below at the wooden bookcases with doors which i stumbled upon on the web. Open and close the doors to make sure they fit properly. Ikea done right this old house used billy bookcases with added molding and glassfronted doors.
Inside the door, there might be a builtin hall tree complete with. I guess it can be said that i love to use old doors in projects. Parker house barcelona library bookcase wall with ladder. How to install a hidden doorbookshelf this old house. Here are some awesome secret doors that even batman bruce wayne would approve of. Secret bookcase door bookshelf door, bookcase door. How to repair pocket doors old house journal magazine. This was a solid and very heavy door, impossible to handle by myself. That particular bookcase was created by gail at my repurposed life how fantastic. Tom used butler door hardware and chamfered notches to make a swinging door that disappears seamlessly into its surroundings.
Lots of styles, great finishes and functionality which is going to put an end to. This sliding bookcase door might be a bit more than many people can tackle, but the end result is simply stunning. 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. Always trust your gut and ask for help if you feel the project is too much for you to handle. Put a clipon metal lamp on the top for some extra form and function. Bookcases with doors are extremely versatile they can store books, decorative objects, or act as collectable storage. Antique bookcases cabinets are topoftheline products that can double as cabinets.
Secret bookcase door at the end of the spare hall for the linen closet. Not only was this bookcase built to smoothly slide open for entry, but these shelves were also built from. 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. 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. 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. We have some interesting, practical and amazing solutions for that. You may also find an antique secretary with a bookcase top, which was famous in early american houses. Build bookcases for added storage or make an old bookshelf new again.
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. He also demonstrates how to use a scribe to cut filler strips for an. How to build a desk with an old hollow core door young. Our house part reproductions are so well made they could easily be mistaken for genuine antiques. A common mistake people do when building a secret bookcase door is not taking into consideration the opening mechanism. 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.
Hidden door bookcase, bookcase door, sliding barn door. Makendo showed off the directions for this secret door on instructables. Midcentury modern contemporary traditional distinctive design firms. Below follow 21 diy re purpose old door ideas which help you to decide how to reuse the old door. Corner bookcase using an old door designs by studio c. Even though the walls are new construction, the floor and ceiling have been around since the 1920s. Plywood and trim are all it took to convert an existing recess off a back door into a furniturelike storage wall in a pottingareacumkitchenette. Opened the secret bookshelf in the guest room from the outside worth 50. Attach an old door to a small chest, paint them both in the same color, then add hooks and use sandpaper to create a. I did incorporate some of the changes i mentioned its deeper and the compartments are higher. 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. How to make a secret doorbookcase i like to make stuff. Remove current door from its hinges by popping up the pins with a hammer and nailset.
The martin furniture tribeca loft bookcase with doors black reveals natural wood construction and represents the evolution of urban style. How to install a hidden doorbookshelf ask this old house general contractor tom silva. How to build a secret bookcase door preparing for shtf. Antique and vintage bookcases 4,001 for sale at 1stdibs. How to build a small bookcase with moldings this old house. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva and host kevin oconnor use stair treads to create a simple bookshelf in build it.
A bookcase door is much heavier than one may think. High style, tons of storage and clever hidden compartments. You can make unusual wall decor for home or make a new furniture from old door. How to make a secret door to a room or closet hunker. 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. Our focus is on 18th, 19th and early 20th century architectural salvage, antique doors and windows and other construction materials. Aspect white bookcase with glass door add to favorites. Today and we know where to find out so lets go back to the shop and build one. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Interpreting period builtins today old house journal. This ideas are all about re using all doors in your interior or outdoor design. 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.
Antique oak double door bookcase original finish glass front doors adjusta. 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. Buy ameriwood home moberly bookcase with doors, black oak. Restore stylish decor to your home or update old house parts with safer, modern functionality. Security is one of the most common reasons for having hidden doors in your home. Whether you hang it in your living room or in your courtyard, it looks really attractive, housing your favourite reads. In the picture im going to attach it looks wonky because the existing old shelf to the right needs.
The bottom dado on the drawer cabinet is lower than on the door cabinets in order to create the. Live ask this old house carpenter nathan gilbert demonstrates how to build custom kitchen drawer dividers as part of this old house. Tom silva installs a bookcase that also serves as a door, concealing the entrance to a closet. An old, unused doorway may not stand out in a room, but it becomes annoying when guests continually try to use it. Traditional materials like hardwood solids, veneers, and cast iron door hardware are employed minimally to create a sleek aesthetic.
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