How do you build and install a Murphy Door ?




Our front room in our open concept house has been taken over by my husbands music studio .I am looking for a attractive way to enclose the room .Both entries are 6ft wide standard height and 8.5 inches deep .Saw the idea of a secret bookcase door for on e of the openings Any thoughts suggestions would be appreciated thanks L WILLIAMS
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https://twistedsifter.com/2012/04/secret-hidden-passageways-built-into-houses/
These are an assortment of ideas.
Pinterest has a number of videos. There is this as well.
https://www.stashvault.com/how-to-build-a-secret-bookcase-door/
Linda
Here are a couple of ideas!
Murphy Door Inc. releases DIY Plans To Build Your Own Hidden Door ...
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/308989224406398096/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3GDFYe1fFw
I saw some on the Home depot site
Here is a good one.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmx80fZH0qU&t=290s he has another video, go to his page
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3NGBo2M1Ps