A large closet is a good option for a hidden room. Dividing a room in half with a new wall containing a hidden door can create a secret space. Wall off unfinished space to create a hidden hiding place behind the wall.

A bookshelf on a hinge and rollers can easily conceal an entryway. Wood paneling can mask doors although the edge of the door can sometimes give away its location. Stairs can be built with a hinge to raise up and reveal another set of stairs leading down to a hidden basement room.

Consider how to conceal the hinge of the door. A hinge door that opens into the secret space is easier to conceal than a hinge on a door that swings out. The latch must be secure to keep the door from opening accidentally. Decide how to open the secret door from the outside. A wire that extends from the latch on the inside to a disguised triggering mechanism outside the door can do the trick.

Measure the depth of the bookshelf and align the front face of the bookshelf with the wall to allow it to blend in with the wall. Align the hinges carefully; measuring the doorway and the door multiple times will ensure that your door will swing smoothly.

Mount the gate latch to the door frame with the locking pin attached to the door. Attach a wire to the latch and thread it through a hole drilled in the bookshelf or doorway. Connect the wire to a book or object that will trigger the latch when pulled. Glue a piece of wood inside a book jacket; connect the wire to the fake book using a screw. Place the book on the shelf to conceal the wire. when the book is pulled the door will open.

Visit a used book store or thrift shop and purchase a large, thick book. You will want a book with several hundred pages to provide depth for the items you wish to conceal. Open the book 25-50 pages. Cut a rectangle out of the middle of the pages leaving about 1 inch around the outer edge of the pages. Use a razor knife to slice through several pages at a time. Carefully turn the cutout pages to reveal the uncut pages that lie beneath, and repeat the cutting process until you are 20-50 pages from the back of the book. Glue the cut pages of the book together to create a solid frame around your hollow space. Place the items you wish to hide inside the cutout rectangle and close the book. Hide the book in plain sight with other books on a shelf.

Purchase a sheet of lauan plywood from your local home improvement store. Measure the inner dimensions of the drawer. Cut the plywood to fit inside the drawer. Glue small wood blocks along the edges of the drawer to support the false bottom. The size of your blocks will depend on the depth of your false bottom. Anything deeper than two inches may make the drawer look suspiciously modified when opened. Place the plywood on the supports as a false bottom. You may want to attach a ribbon or small string on the plywood to help you lift the false bottom, although, doing so may give away your secret!

Cut out a square of drywall between two studs. Studs are usually located 16-18 inches apart. Use a razor knife or drywall saw to cut a square out of the drywall. Install a horizontal 2x4 between the two studs. Measure the space between the studs and cut a 2x4 to fit the opening. Drill pocket holes at an angle on one side of the 2x4 toward each end. Screw the horizontal 2x4 to the studs on each end. Hang a large picture just above your opening. Choose a picture that is large enough to cover the entire opening by several inches on each side.

Follow property laws to make sure you are not trespassing on someone’s land when creating a secret space outdoors.

Overlap branches with one another to create a natural screen. Pile leaves and moss on the branches to further obstruct the view.