If you’ve ever watched a movie in which the main character escapes through a hidden door concealed as a bookcase and wished you had one of your own, we have great news. You can! Hidden doors are becoming more popular features, serving a variety of purposes. Here’s why all homes (including yours!) can use a hidden door.

Panic Rooms

Panic rooms are the most obvious reason to have a hidden door. In case of emergency, you and your family can quickly get out of sight to a secure room no one else knows exists. Your panic room can be fully equipped with food, water, clothing, and anything else you may need in an emergency. Storing your emergency supplies out of sight also makes it easier to keep them separate from the items your family uses on a daily basis. That way, you’re always prepared.

At Edgewood Cabinetry, we have the experience you need to fully furnish your panic room, whether you want a basic space for your family to retreat in an emergency or you want to include comforts like a media center, storage furniture, and drink organizers. We’re experts at seamlessly concealing your door, too. We’ll help you hide your door behind a bookcase with a book that functions as a latch, conceal the door to your panic room at the back of your wardrobe, or add a hidden panel that blends in with the rest of your wall.

Safe Storage

Including a safe in your home is a wise decision. Would-be thieves will have a more challenging time accessing your valuables, and important items are less likely to be lost in a fire. Concealing your safe behind a hidden door adds to your security. Not only will your valuables be protected, but they’ll be hidden from sight, so no one else knows they’re there at all!

Safes of all sizes are easily concealed behind a hidden panel, bookshelf, or under your stairs. Careful attention is paid so your hidden door remains undetectable to outsiders. As a result, you are able to stash jewelry, cash, and important documents without worrying they’ll be discovered during a home invasion.

Wine Cellars

Whether you have an expensive collection of vintage wines, want to store a selection of wine in case of emergency, or simply don’t want your teenagers to know where you keep your alcohol, having a hidden wine cellar makes sense. Basements and crawl spaces make wonderful locations for hidden wine cellars because they’re naturally cool. Plus, since they aren’t typically used as frequently as other areas of your home, they’re perfect for installing a hidden door.

In the case of concealing a wine cellar, doors are often hidden in the floor itself. Underneath, a short staircase leads to wine storage located around the walls. That way, your collection remains hidden from prying eyes, and no one will ever be the wiser!

Hidden Storage

Do you have items you’d like to keep tucked away, but you don’t have space for a bulky safe? Don’t worry, you can still have your own hidden storage compartment. Fortunately, slide-out bookcases and under-stair storage provide options for even the smallest of spaces. They’re perfect for storing small items like jewelry, collectibles, and cash.

No one will guess that your bookcase slides forward like a spice rack to provide storage for you valuables. And a hidden door to the area under your stairs blends in perfectly with the surrounding area, particularly if you use patterned paneling to hide the lines around the door.

Children’s Play Area

Hidden doors aren’t only about safety and security. They’re also wonderful for children. Just imagine the fun you would have had as a child having your own top-secret fort! Creating a fun play area for your children, complete with its own hidden door, provides years of enjoyment.

For example, the space under your stairs is a cozy area for a hidden room while your children are small. Alternatively, hidden play space can be located at the back of a closet. Or make a hidden doorway the entrance to an entire play room. The possibilities are endless!

Ready to add your own hidden door? Contact us today!

A well-organized office helps you focus and stay productive. So if you’re still working at your kitchen counter or a simple desk in your home office, it’s time to consider an upgrade. Here are 5 things cabinets can do.

1. Add Storage to Your Desk

Do you have stacks of papers, files, and office supplies all over your desk? Undoubtedly, investing in a custom office desk that includes cabinets can help. Truly, your desk should function as more than a place to set your laptop. First, think of all the things you need to use at your desk. Now, imagine having a desk that includes built-in storage for all of it. Nice, right?

Here at Edgewood Cabinetry, we build custom desks to your specifications, so the sky is the limit on the features you’d like to include. Need a paper tray to organize your notes, incoming, and outgoing mail? No problem. Want to corral all your small office supplies? Built-in drawers with drawer organizers are perfect. Or maybe you can’t stand clutter. Then, keep your necessary supplies out of sight behind hidden panels. The possibilities are endless.

2. Create Designated Work Areas

You don’t have to fit everything on your desk. Utilizing custom cabinets allows you to create designated work areas within your office. For example, instead of keeping your printer on your desk, create a separate printing station. Add cabinets to hold extra supplies, like reams of paper. Or build custom bookcases to organize your books and display your favorite items.

Creating designated spaces within your office helps it feel bigger and brings necessary flow to the environment. With this in mind, anything you don’t constantly use can be tucked away in its own separate area but continue to be easily accessible when you need it.

3. Improve Style

Let’s face it, while your home office is about working, it’s a lot more pleasant if you enjoy the space. Fortunately, custom office cabinets allow you to bring in your own personal style. So think about the style you like best and replicate that within your office.

Whether you enjoy a sleek, modern design, a more traditional approach, with stately furnishings and plenty of wood grain on display, or anything in between, we have custom cabinet options to suit your taste. Plus, we can match any color stain or paint and add custom moldings and appliques to enhance the style of your room.

4. Hide Your Cables

Technology has brought a lot to our lives, but one of the things we really didn’t ask for? All those cords and cables. Phones, printers, computers, monitors–chances are, your office contains a lot of power cords and cables. So if you’re sick of tripping over them, hitting them with your foot when you’re sitting at your desk, or just seeing them all the time, let custom cabinets ease your troubles.

Thankfully, with hidden cable storage, your cables can be tucked out of sight no matter where in your office you choose to house your electronics. But don’t worry, they’re still easily accessible if you ever need to move your electronics or replace your cables.

5. Increase Your Space

Feeling cramped? Multiply your useful space with custom cabinets. No matter how small your home office is, custom cabinets can help you increase your space. Significantly, with custom cabinets, you’re not limited to the dimensions available from big box stores. As a result, you’ll be able to use of more (or all) of your wall space. If you have limited floor space but plenty of empty walls, custom cabinets are a perfect solution to increase your functional storage.

For instance, add custom-built book cases with book case ladders, fit more into your cabinets with custom organizers, or include built-in chair storage to help free up your space. Alternatively, try rolling storage carts for less frequently used items. When not in use, they can be tucked into a corner or closet. We can even add a custom entertainment center to your office, which is perfect if you spend a lot of time on video calls and conferences.

Are you ready to upgrade your home office? Contact us to get started.

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