How to hide an exit door?

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Just bought a condo that was built in the 70's.  Has an exit door to the outside which is located in the bedroom.  This door is never used.  Currently hidden by a curtain.  Any other ideas?

Janet Pizaro · Answer

Paint it the same color of the wall

GrandmasHouseDIY · Answer

A room divider came to my mind, you could build it yourself, add hooks and make it double as jewelry hanging or even clothes storage!

Linda Sikut · Answer

Hi Jgivey,

Click below to see a folding screen from a Hometalk mother & daughter team. You could decorate it any way that you like and put hooks on it for other storage as well. Wishing you the best.

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/how-to-make-a-diy-folding-screen-36158953?r=1

Edna Hetchler · Answer

You could hide its true nature by calling attention to it in a different way: http://www.couturedeco.com/26-trompe-l-oeil-home-decor

Eroque022810 · Answer

Since you need it as a second way out of home or to go out onto a patio even though you don't use as you ststed,the first thing that came to mind is to make it a plus not a negative by placing something in front of it that hides it as a door and even though this is technically a door it can be added for style, a barn door. It's big looks great because it can be made to fit almost any decor such as ultra chic by just painting it black or using hardware that is modern in style industrial. Or if you like the shabby look keep it a barn door but paint and distress it to your liking. I am wondering if there is anyway to hang a large mirror as a barn door as well because then it totally hides the fact that it is a doir. If you like that idea I bet someone on this site can help you. I'm better at ideas then diy. I don't diy.

Amanda · Answer

Hello. You could put a big shelving unit in front of it.

2dogal · Answer

If it is only one of two doors to the outside, you need to keep it so it will meet building codes. If there is a fire it is a safety exit. I would paint it the color of the wall and leave it be. Putting a curtain over it or decorating it will just draw your attention to it.

Sharon · Answer

How about putting a mirror on hinges over it? Stealth door. Remove the door trim and repair the drywall and paint to match bedroom, get hinges or if there is enough space next to it, I've seen YouTube videos of stealth mirrors mounted on sliding hinges. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJkoQUdIHGo&t=42s couldn't find the right video but here is the type sliding drawer hardware to mount mirror on mirror and wall, see 3:45....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSKmLIY63yU&t=141s

I like this secret bookcase door.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM09ZUmLGIo

Jgivey · Answer

It is one of 3 doors. Have no idea why it is there

Ro · Answer

Barn door? Screen?

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