20 Homes With Secret and Hidden Spaces

If you're looking to create a hidden space within your home, look no further. We have pulled together 20 completely concealed and secret rooms, from home bars to toy storage and everything in between.

December 08, 2022

By: Lauren Fansler

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Secret and Hidden Spaces

Looking for a clever and unique addition to your home interiors? Try a secret or concealed room. We've gathered 20 hidden and concealed rooms that store everything from kitchen pantry items to toys.

Kitchen With Concealed Pantry

Sleek black cabinets open to reveal a bright red pantry and kitchen storage closet.

See More Ideas: 60 Organizers for a Picture-Perfect Pantry

From: Maestri Studio

Secret Hallway

Framed abstract art on the neutral gray wall adds a touch of style to the space, next to a seemingly normal bookcase that includes shelves for decorative items and hooks for hats and bags. But the unassuming bookcase is actually a Murphy door that opens to a surprise hideaway.

From: Tiffany Brooks

Living Room With Hidden Bar

This underutilized closet was turned into a bar by lining it with faux-croc wallpaper, then adding studs and a cherished family photo to the back of the door.

See More Ideas: 40 Stylish Home Bars Squeezed Into Small Spaces

Hidden Toy Storage

The hidden closets on either side of this family room are the perfect spot to conceal the children's toys and games.

See More Ideas: 37 Smart Toy Storage Ideas

Secret Playroom Above the Bunks

Twin bunk beds face each other in this fun little boys' room with a secret hidden fort above.

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From: Angelica Henry Design

Charming and Concealed Pantry

Gorgeous bird-themed wallpaper and framed prints lend a charming air to the hidden pantry behind the blue cabinet doors.

Laundry Room With a Hidden Entrance

Doing laundry is so much more exciting when you get to come into the laundry room via a hidden entrance. Turn these pantry shelves around and step inside.

See More Ideas: 40 Clever Ways to Clean Up and Organize Your Laundry Room

From: Jenkins Custom Homes

Hidden Wooden Doors

This luxurious formal living room features gorgeous wooden walls that hide two doorways behind the grand piano, giving easy access to the adjoining room.

From: Harry Norman, REALTORS and Luxury Portfolio International®

Secret Gaming Space

The seemingly normal bookcase opens to reveal a hidden virtual-reality room, that offers a space for playing video games and enjoying the latest in technology.

From: Tiffany Brooks

Secret Wine Room

When pushed open, this bookcase reveals a hidden wine room, speakeasy style.

From: Jenkins Custom Homes

Hidden Door Behind a Bookcase

At first glance, you see a regular bookcase, but with a light tap on the right side, you'll reveal a hidden door leading to another room in the home.

From: Beverly-Hanks & Associates

Pantry Masked With Cabinetry

To the unsuspecting guest, this is just another kitchen cabinet — but to the owners, it's the entrance to their pantry!

From: House of Jade Interiors

Hidden, Shiplapped Doorway

White shiplap walls reveal a secret doorway to a hidden room along the hallway in this Texas family home.

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From: Butter Lutz Interiors

Secret Walk-In Kitchen Storage

This traditional white kitchen features lots of functionality and secret storage, like inside this walk-in pantry cleverly hidden behind custom paneled doors.

From: Terracotta Design Build

Moving Bookcase

This hidden-door bookcase leads from an office to the guest quarters.

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Pantry Behind French Doors

This contemporary kitchen has a large walk-in pantry built into the cabinetry for optimal hidden storage space.

From: Terracotta Design Build

Powder Room With Secret Closet

Surprise! This wall is actually a closet. By tucking extra towels and other bathroom essentials behind a secret door, designer Stefani Stein kept this small space free from clutter.