Hidden Bookcase Door Reveals a Secret Room!

We are more than half-way through my client’s basement reveal series and I hope you are enjoying all of my posts on this truly spectacular renovation project.  Today’s post is dedicated to a room that you could easily miss altogether if you were not aware that it existed within this basement.

I was so excited when my clients asked me to incorporate a bookcase with a built-in door that leads to a ‘secret’ room.  

I mean really, who wouldn’t love the idea & mystery of turning a bookcase into a door?!  I was totally up for the challenge & think the ‘secret’ room we created was pretty cool too!!

So what was this ‘secret room’ going to be you ask?  It’s an Xbox room for the kids…and I think for Dad too!  I am going to let the photos tell most of the story in this post, starting with the custom bookcase as seen from the hallway.  (this is opposite to the movie theatre entrance)

Both middle pieces open up for ease of getting furniture in and out.

The inspiration for the room came from a Graffiti tile that I sourced for my clients – I actually had my eye on it for a few months, and was waiting for the perfect project to arise where I could use it.

The graffiti tile has muted blues, grays, yellows, and even pinks so it’s not something you see every day.  We pulled the paint colours from the tile, going with Benjamin Moores Black Pepper (2130-40) for the ceiling and a lighter-toned blue gray – Boothbay Gray (HC165) – for the walls.

The TV is mounted to the wall with speakers either side, as well as more speakers on the opposite end of the room for full impact of the sound effects from the video games.  PM Wyre, the company who carried out all the audio visual, even added a green glowing back light to the TV.  You can see that by checking out my video I did for this secret room here.

The holder for the Xbox console (below) is a cool feature that works beautifully with the industrial design style of the room.  I cannot take credit for it, this was down to the builder, Baeumler Quality Construction.  Great idea guys!

If you are looking for help in redesigning your basement, contact me, Claire Jefford, by clicking here to send me an email.  I’d love to hear what you have planned for your basement renovation and help you make that dream, a reality.

Can you believe there is even MORE hidden storage on the inside of these bookcases?!  This is where my clients house the games and extra controls for the Xbox.

So there you have it, the secret room is a secret no more!  

If you could have a secret door in your home, what room would you have on the other side??