Secret Room

So, I found some unclaimed attic space in my son's room. The first attempt was to go through the closet and make it a Narnia door...

The second attempt was to cut through the wall and make a hidden passage way with a swinging mirror.

Recovered space: Add a carpet remnant, desk, light, etc. Just don't bump your head.

This entrance was a little difficult to get to because you had to constantly move the shirts out of the way.

So I ordered a large mirror after measuring the wall space.

Had to reinforce the edge with wood and epoxy, and countersink the hinges so the were not visible from the front of the mirror.

Had to cut a rectangle. Start from the inside and work out. Leave a 2" margin all around perimeter.

Of course, had to modify the framing to eliminate a stud, and electrical outlet. Be sure to add king studs on the frame and beef up the header so the missing stud won't be a weak spot. Add some paneling and looking good.

Stand back and admire your handiwork.