hello I am wanting to create hidden/ concealed doors (flush doors concealed hinges) and then VJ panel over the top in my bedroom! I am wanting the doors to be a push open system
would love input on how to achieve this look :)
photos of room and what I am hoping to achieve
Hi @sarah327,
The good news is that it's certainly achievable, but the success of the project really comes down to starting with the right concealed door system. A flush door with concealed hinges will give you the clean, minimalist look you're after, and you can then clad both the wall and door with VJ panels so the pattern continues seamlessly across the opening.
For the push-to-open function, you'll want to use a heavy-duty magnetic push latch rather than a standard cabinet-style push catch, as the weight of a full-size door and the VJ panelling will require something much more robust.
A few things to keep in mind:
One thing I would recommend is having a carpenter install the flush doors and concealed hinges. Achieving a perfectly flush finish with even, consistent gaps is much more challenging than a standard door installation, and that precision is what really sells the hidden door effect. Once the doors are installed correctly, you can then clad them with the VJ panelling so the grooves flow seamlessly across the wall and doors.
You might like to check out this recent project from @bluejay16 : Soundproof privacy door using acoustic panels. Let me also tag @Dave-1, as he's previously installed a wonderful hidden door for his library.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
Good Morning @sarah327
That would look pretty stylish, Tho I have a few questions of course.
I do think its doable but not sure if there will be a stud to attach the door hinges to on the wall side. You might need to check (I suspect there will be some kind of stud there but better to know than not. A stud finder will help or a small nail through the plaster and you will know if there is timber behind it. (Keep in line with the wall behind the bed to see if there is a support there.
The door dosnt have to disappear 100%, it only needs to fool the eyes, With the VJ panel it will really help as eyes will follow the VJ panels lines. Trying to minimise the gap between the door and the top/sides would be the hard part. Maybe make the panelings lines match up to the edge of the door? tho with a narrower door and two of them it may be some fancy calculations. With the added weight Id go for 3 hinge support on the door.
The last thing I would do is to sketch it out, I find sketching it forces you to picture what and where it will sit and then it follows into what you need to install. A top down sketch showing which arc the doors will open to will show if you need to move the light switches, the measurements will show if the doorway will be too narrow. The Overall height inside the room will show what lengths of VJ paneling you may need and if they need to be joined (id do the join on the lower side so the bed hides it) Just keep stepping through and you will fast get a picture in your mind.
Dave
Hi Dave
the door height is 213cm and the door width I will have to check the width of the door, I would say slightly narrower than a standard door.
The light switches are inside the walk in on the main wall, but yes that is someting to take into consideration!! i want he hinges/spine of the door to be on the outer walls, the opening on each side would be closer to where the bed is. The walls are solid brick so would not have studs? thanks so much I have been using claude AI to help map the project and measurements/calculations out!
Hello @sarah327
The good news is that you can purchase custom sized door frames and doors from the store. I suggest taking very accurate measurements of your door opening and bringing them to the special orders team of your local store. They will then be able to make a quote for your door and door frame if needed. However, before you go, I strongly suggest speaking to your carpenter in regard to the format of the door and choosing what kind of hinges to use.
In this particular build I suggest asking your carpenter about https://www.bunnings.com.au/austyle-3d-adjustable-universal-concealed-hinge-55225_p0639785 .
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
Good Evening @sarah327
I would be following @EricL's suggestion about having a chat to your carpenter in regards to installing the doors plus hinges so as to maximise the door space width. Then you can kick in on the rest of the project :)
