Sliding Secret Door
Create a hidden passageway in your home with the MonoFlat Unison door kit from Sugatsune.
Fulfill your childhood dream of having a hidden passageway in your home with the MonoFlat Unison door kit from Sugatsune. A departure from typical hidden-door options that rely on recessed hinges or rotating bearings, this hardware turns any flat panel into a flush-mounted pocket door. To open, push on the surface of the door, causing it to swing inward before sliding sideways into the adjacent wall. You could build your door and wall to look like matching paneling for a true stealth look or use a contrasting door with Sugatsune’s elegant flush door pull if you want to make your door a focal point. The MonoFlat Unison kit sells for around $820 and comes in left- or right-hand models.
More about hidden doors
Custom Service Hardware hidden door hinges — These hinges can support up to 500 lb., making them especially useful for a fully loaded bookcase door.
Pantry Hidden in Plain Sight — A fun hidden door helps balance proportions in this kitchen by mirroring the look of nearby cabinets.
The Secrets Behind Hidden Doors — Trim placement and special hardware make possible the tight tolerances that eliminate telltale gaps. Albuquerque cabinetmaker Joel Wheeler is your guide.
Secret Passageway — Beautifully crafted bookshelves in this Seattle home glide open to reveal a hidden stairway.
—Rob Wotzak, digital brand manager
From Fine Homebuilding #291
