DIY Bookshelf Door

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We decided to make our downstairs closet into a bookshelf door. I've seen these around on pinterest, and was excited when we finally decided to pull the trigger on this project. This particular closet is really long and narrow, which is a good fit for a book shelf door, since the shelving takes away space in your actual closet.

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We bought a solid core door and used a circular saw and jig saw to cut the door out.

We decided to make the shelves depth approximately 8"(this includes 3/4 plywood backing) and heights of 14" and 11.4" for the shelves Whatever you decide for your depth and heights of shelves be aware of how much space you have to work with in the closet and the closet frame, don't forget about how thick the wood is.

We added a door knob and extra hinges to keep it sturdy. We LOOVE the door! It's been installed for 9+ months and we've had zero problems with it.

For full details and pictures please visit the blog link below.

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Helen
on Aug 9, 2018
While making this can I switch the hinges around so that we cannot see them?
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- Pam
  on Nov 8, 2018
  You can buy special hidden hinges for this purpose. If you just turn existing hinges around, the door won't open out.
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Lonnie
on Nov 7, 2018
I want to make 2 of these doors. Could you please send dimensions?
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Abishiktha Putta
7 days ago
Please post the backside picture and can you please let me know how to attached the bookshelf to the door? Please
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Dianna
on Jan 17, 2018
I love this idea. But i think i would use plexiglas (thin stuff) and make the casing around the bookcase open and close.
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- Abishiktha Putta
  7 days ago
  How would you do that? Can you please let me know. Trying to make it.
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Sid31093593
on Sep 20, 2018
I think you did a great job.. Wish I was that tallented.
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