The double column bookcase acts as the rolling door, which we attached 4 rubber castors (Everbilt, 2 1/2″ soft rubber swivel plate casters with 100 lbs load rating) under the base of the bookcase. The single column remains stationary. Murphy went on to marry his sweetheart, and America fell just as hard for his invention. They’re the perfect solution for those of us with tiny houses or the need for small space ideas, offering a place for overnight guests to sleep that doesn’t take up precious floor space (especially if you don't have a guest room but just a home office, for example). Four 150 × 60 × 19 mm (5 29/32" × 2 3/8" × 3/4"). Mark "top right side" "top left side" "bottom right side" and "bottom left side" For maximum stealthiness, I was keen to make the bookcase blend in with the rest of our furniture. The plan was simple: I would mimic the design and finish of our existing solid wood bookshelves as best I could, while adopting the hardware kit sold by the Murphy Door company, which is designed to support a door weighing up to 300 lbs. If you're an expert in the use of dadoes, dowels or biscuits, by all means use them instead; or if you're going to paint it, just use plain old screws and fill the holes.

Total width of the inside dimensions of the jamb is the size listed on you door option (IE: 30" door is 30" inside to inside of the jamb).The Ikea bookshelves I was trying to mimic have a few routed features: stopped chamfered edges on the front side trim, and a curvy front edge on the shelves. I added the latter before cutting the shelves to length, though I didn't have the right router bit and so improvised. The chamfer I added with a bevelling bit, stopped 50 mm (2") or so before the end of each piece of trim. These little features seem so subtle as to be almost pointless, but their very subtlety is why they work - they add to the appearance of quality with contributing any ostentation. Please be aware of the pass through loss and wall clearance requirements. They can be seen in the tab labeled "Pass Through Space". View our help section for more information on our products! Dad reinforced the base of the IKEA bookcase with a few pieces of offcuts from the single BILLY before screwing in the four 360-degree swivel caster wheels.

As any murder mystery fan knows, secret rooms and hidden passageways are the best hiding places. They're prime real estate for stowing valuable treasures or concealing top-secret meeting rooms. But they aren't reserved for sneaky detectives. To conceal a hallway bathroom—and, yes, appeal to her client's love of period dramas—designer Lynn Kloythanomsup of Landed Interiors and Home recently installed a Murphy Door in a San Francisco home. So, if you’d like to know more about this hard for use on your projects, all you need to do is come and visit us online. You’ll find our entire range of commercial and residential sliding door systems, as well as a selection of blogs just like this one. Alternatively, should you be in need of any advice or guidance about any of our product lines, we’re here to help with any sliding door hardware need.The single column case was cut to size to allow both bookcases to fill the full width of my door. The single column bookcase was anchored to a ‘bump out’ section of the wall which is to the immediate right of the door frame.

Four 718 × 60 × 19 mm (28 1/4" × 2 3/8" × 3/4"). Mark "top right" "top left" "bottom right" and "bottom left" and 5: Rip all of these into boards 185 mm (7 1/4") wide. From these 6 long boards, cut 18 pieces 718 mm (28 1/4") long. 12 of these are adjustable shelves, and will probably need to be shortened slightly so that they fit easily (only by a mm or so). I also did some subtle decorative routing on the edges of these 12 boards, and it is easier to do that *before* you cut them to length. The sound module was mounted to a board and a big wooden lever triggers the switch on the bookcase. I used the top of a pop bottle to amplify the sound (it makes a huge difference, believe it or not).Disguised as bookshelves, Murphy Doors put a cheeky spin on the traditional jib door. Rather than being entirely flush-mounted into the wall to create an "invisible" effect, the Murphy Door is meant to be seen—and even decorated with stylish objects. But just by looking at it, you wouldn't know it's a door at all. It's not until you push on one side of the shelf that the Murphy door swivels on its hinge, revealing the secret room on the other side. Its opening function is one that not only looks clean and sophisticated, but also creates more available space in the room; please see the introduction video for invisible doors above. Concealed Door Gear – The Technical Part At Runners, we offer a wide range of sliding concealed door gear and invisible door systems that can be used in a variety of different scenarios. Whether talking about industrial overhead runway systems designed specifically for manufacturing plants or sliding door gear for city offices, hotels, or residential premises, we’ve absolutely got you covered. We’re really pleased with the results. Our secret bookcase door blends perfectly with the rest of the room, though I might change the knobs later.