Hidden Bookcase Door - Single Door - Style 5
Product Description
The Maderra Hidden Bookcase Door – Style 5 turns a standard opening into a discreet, furniture-grade entrance. It looks like a built-in bookshelf but swings open to reveal a hidden passage, blending storage, beauty, and secrecy.
Style 5 adds 28-inch lower cabinet doors with an upper drawer for enclosed storage with open, adjustable shelving above—perfect for balancing display and organization. Each unit is hand-crafted in the USA, built to order, and prehung in its own frame for straightforward installation. Choose inswing (push in) or outswing (pull out) to suit your space.
Door depth: 9.25″
Shelf depth: 7.8″
Material: Engineered MDF (smooth, strong, cabinet-grade core)
Finish options: Painted Grade (Shaker panel style) or Woodgrain Pattern (flat panel design)
Casing choices: Classic, Modern, or Craftsman
Whether you’re creating a secret office, safe room, hidden passage, or private retreat, this single bookshelf door adds both practicality and a wow factor to your home.
Specifications
Standard door depth: 9.25″
Door depth can be increased upon request. Please note that a deeper door will slightly reduce your walkthrough opening once installed.Shelf depth: 7.8″
Shelving configuration: The number of shelves varies depending on the door height. Each shelf is fully adjustable and spaced approximately 12–14 inches apart.
Bottom Cabinet Doors Height 28” with upper functional drawer.
Material: Engineered MDF (available in paint-grade or woodgrain finish)
Door frame: Prehung frame requires on-site assembly ( door frame is included )
Swing options: Inswing (push-in) or Outswing (pull-out)
Hardware: Each door features a precision pin-pivot system built directly into the frame—no hinges required.
Casing options: Classic, Modern, or Craftsman
How to Measure Your Door Opening
To ensure your hidden bookcase door fits perfectly, please follow these simple steps when measuring your Rough Opening (RO):
Measure from the door jamb — not the door stop.
The door stop will be removed when we install the prehung door frame, so please measure only from jamb to jamb.Take two measurements:
RO Width: from the inside of one door jamb to the inside of the opposite jamb.
RO Height: from the floor to the bottom of the top jamb.
Submit your exact measurements.
Once we receive your measurements, Maderra will automatically deduct ¾” from the height and ¼” from the width.
This provides the necessary clearance and adjustment space for smooth installation of the prehung door frame.
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Clearance Reduction by Swing Type
Inswing Doors: Reduce the walkthrough width by approximately 5.7 inches.
Example: A 36-inch RO will provide a 30.3-inch walkthrough opening.
Outswing Doors: Reduce the walkthrough width by approximately 12.5 inches.
Example: A 36-inch RO will provide a 23.5-inch walkthrough opening.
Will a Hidden Bookcase Door work in my opening?
Yes. Our hidden bookcase doors work in all three layouts shown.
Flush opening (flat wall)
Use our Flush-Mount Hidden Door.
The unit can be built outswing or inswing. See clearances below.
Single-side return (one short wall at the opening)
Installs the same as a flush opening.
Choose outswing or inswing and follow the required clearances.
Hallway / recessed (three-sided return)
At the hallway entrance: treat it like a flush opening.
Inside the hallway: you must frame a proper rough opening inside the corridor with a header and jack studs so the prehung unit and casing can fasten securely. Provide at least 2.5 inches of jack-stud width around your door entry.
Swing options
- Outswing: the bookcase swings toward you as you enter the room/hallway.
- Inswing: the bookcase swings away from you into the next room/hallway.
Minimum side clearances (critical)
These allow solid fastening to the jack stud and room for casing around the opening.
- Outswing: 2.5 inches minimum clearance from the adjacent return/side wall.
- Inswing: 4.5 inches minimum clearance from the adjacent return/side wall.
Framing & Clearance Requirements
For proper installation, all Maderra doors must be installed in a standard framed opening that includes a header and jack studs on both sides.Wall thickness: A minimum of 2.5″ is required to install casing and trim around the door entry.
Inswing doors: Require at least 4.5″ of clearance from any wall or obstruction on the side the door swings into. This ensures the door can open fully into the room.
Outswing doors: Require a minimum wall thickness of 2.5″ for proper installation and casing placement.
Hallway installations: If your door will be placed in a hallway, it still be framed with jack studs and a header, and may require custom adjustments to fit the space properly.
Shipment Information
All orders ship via third-party freight carriers with the following services included:
Liftgate delivery for safe and efficient unloading
Scheduled appointment coordinated directly by the freight carrier
Signature required upon delivery
Inspection at Delivery
Customers have a 15–20 minute window to inspect their shipment upon arrival.
If any significant damage is observed, it must be clearly noted on the Bill of Lading (BOL) before signing and before the driver leaves. In the event, damage happens, this documentation is required to qualify for a freight damage claim with the carrier.
Oversized Crates
Crates exceeding 96 inches in height may require additional assistance during unloading due to freight size limitations. Customers must ensure adequate help or equipment is available at the time of delivery. If extra help or tools (such as a forklift or lift assistance) are needed, they must be arranged by the customer at their own expense. If the freight carrier cannot deliver directly to your location due to size or access limitations, you will be responsible for picking up your shipment from the nearest freight terminal at your own cost. To avoid any delivery complications or added fees, we strongly recommend contacting us before purchasing to confirm delivery feasibility in your area.
How We Ship
Every order is packaged as a single, secure unit for safe freight transit.
Crated & palletized: Products are either fully enclosed in a custom plywood crate or pallet-wrapped with foam, corner/edge guards, and heavy-duty strapping (as shown).
Individually protected: Each component is wrapped and cushioned before the final crate/wrap is closed.
Built to freight standards: We use industry-standard materials and methods to prevent movement and impact during transit.
Maderra documents your project with photos throughout production and packaging. Before it leaves our warehouse, we send final images of the completed product and the sealed crate, providing clear proof of condition prior to shipment.
Production Time
Our production time can range anywhere from 4-6 weeks from the time the order is placed. Our lead times may extend with customization or supply constraints. Rush orders order options are available and targets a production time frame of 2-3 weeks window. Rush Capacity is limited.
Cancellations
All Maderra products are custom-made and become non-refundable after 24 hours of order placement. Orders canceled within the first 24 hours must be submitted in writing to 📧 customersupport@maderrashop.com for a full refund.
For full details on delivery responsibilities, damage reporting, and cancellation policies, please review our [Terms and Conditions].
With the purchase of your product, Maderra will provide email assembly and installation instructions once your order ships.
We also offer complimentary video-call assistance for additional support during setup. To schedule a live video session, you may call or text (801) 518-0394.
All Maderra products are designed for straightforward installation. Most homeowners complete the process themselves with basic tools and carpentry knowledge; however, you may also hire any local licensed contractor to perform the installation if preferred.
Please note: Maderra does not provide on-site installation services, except for select Utah customers and limited areas along the West Coast.
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