Who doesn’t want a secret door in their house? These beautifully crafted book shelves in the living room of this Seattle home glide open to reveal a hidden stairway. No one would ever expect such a feat of this elegant and useful bookcase. Click here to find out where it leads …
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I want to put one of these in the basement of our House Trade Built project... would you recommend getting a contractor to do it due to the extreme weight? How could I automate it so that a book switch opens the door? So many questions! http://www.tradebuilt.ca
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