Hidden doors: design features

A secret door is a structure that is not easy to see as it is part of a wall. It will easily complement any interior and will help to add mystery to the room. A secret entrance is often necessary so that none of the outsiders can find it, or for some personal belongings to be kept behind an unusual door.

There are many different ways to design a hidden entrance in an interesting way. You can hide the entrance during renovation work or buy a specialized design that will imitate some piece of furniture.

Secret doors can be purchased in several variations. If desired, buyers can buy a product in a store or go to a private workshop to get an individual version.

The most popular models of invisible doors:

• Wardrobe imitation Is the easiest way to visually hide the entrance. In this case, the cabinet can be closed, or it can be open, that is, it can have shelves;
• Imitation wardrobe - in this case, the canvas looks like a wardrobe door or, for example, a kitchen set;

• For painting - such designs do not have handles. To open the entrance, you need to click on the canvas in a certain place or push it. This method is good because it is not easy to see the doorway behind the finishing coating. It can imitate tiles, bricks and even wallpaper;
• Mirror construction creates the feeling of a mirror, behind which it is impossible to see the passage. It is also convenient in aesthetic terms - anyone can admire their reflection in the mirror at full human height.

By the type of construction, the hidden door can be sliding, swing and swing:

• Sliding system - the ideal solution when there is no extra free space. To open the door, you will need to move the canvas with your own hands or install an automatic system;
• Rotary system works thanks to a complex mechanism consisting of retractable rods. Therefore, it can rotate around its axis;
• But the swing design requires free space. When open, it is rather bulky and can interfere with the movement of residents around the apartment.

Hidden structures are distinguished by their versatility. They can be installed in any room, be it a room in an apartment or an office study. They do not have traditional hinges, so the mechanism remains invisible to the ordinary eye. Hidden products can have a secret surface on one or both sides.

Interior doors with a hidden frame are made of various materials. But most often manufacturers resort to chipboard, which is the easiest to decorate. The box itself is made of wood or metal. In this case, all components are mounted flush with the walls.

Tailor-made doors have the same finish as the mount. After installation, they are decorated to match the color of the walls (painted with paint, pasted over with wallpaper or plastered).

Factory finished canvases are not completely invisible.Usually only the box is hidden, and the borders of the canvas are clearly visible. Often they are not even going to be hidden and are made of frosted glass, mirror or enamel.

The size of the secret door can be any - it all depends on the individual characteristics of the room. The standard design has dimensions: 200x60 cm, 200x70 cm, 200x80 cm and 200x90 cm. Non-standard sizes have a height from 190 cm to 270 cm.

The set of the hidden design includes a door cassette, a frame, overhead or hidden hinges and a lock.

The canvases hidden in the wall achieve this effect thanks to invisible hinges, which are built into a special frame. When choosing designs for hidden installation, you need to decide on the type of design: for decoration or factory products.

When choosing a secret installation design, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of the apartment:

• Swing doors can only be installed in large apartments, but sliding systems are suitable in small houses;
• It is possible to resort to the help of this type of doorway if there are different doors in the room. This can be the main reason for creating additional canvases, for example, in a dressing room. And if the doorway does not differ in an aesthetic appearance, then it is better to pay attention to the hidden type of fittings for painting or gluing with tiles;
• The secret door is ideal for non-standard openings. Sometimes this is the only option for decorating an atypical space. Thanks to its various configurations, it can be installed under a staircase, in an attic with a sloped ceiling, etc.

• You can pick up a secret canvas to increase the luminous flux, since some models, due to the absence of a standard box, create a wide light opening;
• Ceiling constructions with an invisible box have a wide range of finishes. It is possible to dissolve them indoors and not worry that they will not fit into the interior. For example, they can be in drywall, imitating a wall;
• It is appropriate to use an invisible canvas in combination with active wallpaper, when it is impossible to mount a doorway into a finished drawing;
• It is necessary to mount the box at the stage of repair, therefore, this type of structure is inappropriate for unprepared walls;

• It is very important to take into account the dimensions of the doorway and the canvas itself, and purchase the desired product in advance;
• The cost of installing a secret passage is more than installing a traditional interior product. Therefore, when choosing expensive accessories, you need to correctly assess your financial capabilities;
• You cannot use a hidden pencil case if the style of the room does not allow it. For example, the classics require luxury and the use of natural materials, and the secret door can only play an auxiliary role;
• Also, do not think about installing a secret structure when replacing a standard door frame. After all, its installation is possible only with the simultaneous replacement of the wall covering.

Many door manufacturers focus on hidden structures, as they are becoming more and more in demand at the present time. But not all brands deserve special attention, because reviews about them are either negative or simply absent.

The best manufacturers of hidden doors, according to most buyers:

This factory has been creating top quality design products for many years. The company tries to keep up with the times, and therefore works with leading Italian specialists. Choosing the products of "Sofia", you can become the owner of an exquisite and unique product, which is made in a single copy.The quality of the products is visible to the naked eye - symmetry, smooth surface, neat joints and silent opening mechanism. Among other things, the products have high performance properties, which allows them to maintain their characteristics for a long time.

The company manufactures invisible doors using expensive Italian hardware, which is characterized by increased strength and sound insulation. A wide range of models allows you to choose a product for every taste. To increase sound insulation, each sheet is filled with a special insulation, which has a low thermal conductivity. The frame itself is made of natural pine and MDF.

Brand that produces top quality door models. They are manufactured using innovative technologies and taking into account European standards. Thanks to this, the products have reasonable prices in combination with Italian style and new developments.

A brand known on the Russian market for over 10 years. She gained particular popularity due to affordable prices, high quality, convenience of models and their aesthetic appearance. In addition to the production of hidden structures, the company is engaged in the provision of comprehensive services for the design of premises.

A large company with its own warehouses and trade areas. Thanks to modern equipment and innovative technologies, its products are of high quality and the best performance properties. The cost of goods can be different, it all depends on the configuration and design.

The company is engaged in the production and sale of interior doors. All products are certified and manufactured under the strict supervision of professionals. To purchase the best option, customers can seek help from the company's consultants, who will tell you in detail about the features of each model.

The company has been producing hidden door leaves for more than 20 years, which has proven itself well on the modern market. At the enterprise, you can order a product of any complexity at reasonable prices. It works with other companies and design studios to incorporate the fashion movement into its products. During the working week, Sadero manufactures a high-quality product and delivers it anywhere in Russia and the CIS.

The brand is a manufacturer of high quality invisible doors with various configurations. The manufacturer is good in that he can make a product according to the client's sketch, taking a minimum mark-up for its complexity. The plant is personally involved in the delivery and installation of structures and bears full financial responsibility for any problems on its part.

The factory produces and sells ready-made interior doors with installed fittings. The company invites its customers to use the installation instructions posted on the official website. Thanks to its own plywood production, the company easily meets the deadlines for creating products. A variety of design variations make the brand popular among buyers.

The company produces hidden door panels for painting. For this, high-quality and safe materials are used, and the opinion of leading professionals is taken into account. Everyone can consult with the manager of the company to clarify all the nuances of the products, their configuration and operating conditions.

Secret rooms always attract with their mystery, therefore, when planning the placement of passages in the house, secret doors are often used, behind which any rooms can be hidden:

• The secret entrance under the stairs looks very interesting, behind which a recreation room or study can be hidden;

• A corner cabinet can serve as a secret passage, and behind it there may be a storage room;

• The best option to hide the entrance to your personal office or safe is to install an invisible door in a bookcase;

• You can remove the safe from prying eyes using a mirror, behind which the doorway will be located;

• Even a massive chest of drawers can become a cache that hides the entrance to a special room.

In order for the installation of a door leaf with a hidden frame to be done correctly, it is worth following the advice of specialists:

• They recommend carrying out preparatory work with special attention in order to remove all defects in the wall in which the door will be mounted. You need to know how to paint or paste over the wall and the canvas itself in order to make them invisible;
• The canvas should be located strictly vertically in order to exclude the possibility of its spontaneous closing or opening;

• It is very important to know the depth of planting and the amount of required foaming so that during operation no part does not interfere with the normal functioning of other elements;
• If you plan to further pasting the canvas, then you need to properly prepare the profile base. To do this, use drywall, which will allow you to level the surface and carry out the finishing work well;
• The main thing is that the chosen type of construction not only does not interfere with free movement and is invisible, but also fits well into the interior.

A secret door in a house or apartment can be made with your own hands. For example, it can be a closet with a hidden passage to another room. You can see a detailed master class on this process in the following video.