Stonefields: the inward-opening original
Our first door, built for Stephen and Holly's home and used to hide the home office.
See the Stonefields door and what we learned →
Pull the book.
Reveal the room.
Hidden bookcase doors, handcrafted in Auckland for New Zealand homes. Inward or outward opening, each Wonder Door is made to fit your space.
A door that hides as a bookshelf
A proper bookshelf.
A room behind it.
Put your books on it. Pull the book handle. Walk through. We build the frame and bookcase together, with the swing, finish and shelf load agreed for your home.
Made here. Installed here.
Two Auckland homes. Two ways to open.
These are the actual installation photos behind our room concepts. Same tall, narrow doors, each made for its own opening.
North Shore: our first outward-opening door
A custom colour and an outward swing for a small storage room. The house is still being finished, with the book handle to follow.
See the North Shore installation →Planning your own opening? Read our inward vs outward door guide and bookcase door measuring guide.
The Stonefields original
See our inward-opening Wonder Door in action
Watch the finished bookcase open into the room and take a closer look at the details that make it practical for everyday use.
- Real, adjustable shelving for books and display pieces
- Fake-book handle and adjustable top latch
- Multiple veneer options to suit the room
Real bookcase. Real door.
Built as an occasional-use interior door, with heavy-duty hardware and a shelf contents load confirmed for each build.
Customised to fit your opening
Every door is made for the home it is going into, including the opening dimensions, shelf layout, hinge side, finish and surrounding details.
Prioritising Auckland
Auckland installations are our priority. We can visit, check the opening and fit the door ourselves.
Got a room in mind?
What would you put behind yours?
Ours started with a home office. The North Shore door hides a little storage room. A pantry, playroom or robe could work too, depending on the opening and the space for the door to swing.
Home office
Close the bookcase, the work disappears.
Walk-in pantry
Open kitchen feel, full pantry behind.
Wine cellar / whisky room
A tucked-away collection, with a bookshelf out front.
Kids' playroom
Somewhere to shut the door on the toys.
Guest room
A spare room behind an ordinary-looking bookshelf.
Walk-in robe
Dressing room without the visible door.
How it works
From your first photos to fitting day
01
Tell us about the room
Send a few photos of the wall and we'll come back with options, materials and an indicative price.
02
Concept & quote
A simple design that fits your interior, with shelving, hardware and trigger mechanism agreed in writing.
03
Built in Auckland
We build the frame and bookcase door in the workshop, fit the hardware and complete the agreed finish.
04
Fitted on site
We fit the door, check the clearances and show you how the book handle works.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a hidden bookcase door?
A moving interior door with integrated shelving, built to look like a real bookshelf and swing open to reveal the room behind. Each door has an approved total shelf contents load recorded for that build.What do you build at the moment?
Right now we make inward and outward single bookcase doors. Every door is customised to fit your opening and your home, including its dimensions, shelving, hinge side, finish and installation details.Can you build a bigger or fully custom door?
Every Wonder Door is customised for the opening and room. We currently focus on inward and outward single doors, with wider material and finishing options available for Auckland installations.Where in New Zealand do you install?
Auckland installations are our priority, so we can measure the opening and fit the door ourselves. You can still send us a quote request from elsewhere in New Zealand and we'll talk through what is possible.Why install in Auckland first?
Working locally lets us check the opening, fit the door and make the final adjustments ourselves. What we learn on site helps us keep improving the design and installation instructions.What trigger mechanism do you use?
Our current doors use a concealed latch system with a book handle. We tested and adjusted the handle and catches on the first Stonefields door so the opening action is easy to repeat. Other mechanisms remain future ideas until they have been properly tested.How much does a hidden bookcase door cost in NZ?
We're focused on inward and outward single doors, with every build customised for its opening and home. We quote in writing before any work starts, with the dimensions, materials, finishes and installation scope clearly set out.Can I install a bookcase door myself?
We are not offering a general DIY or shipped-door option yet. For now we are prioritising Auckland projects where the opening can be checked and the door installed on site while we continue refining the process.How long does a Wonder Door take to build?
Typical lead time from deposit to installation (or dispatch) is 6 to 10 weeks, depending on workshop load and material availability.Do bookcase doors actually work in New Zealand homes?
Our inward-opening Stonefields door is used in a real home office, and our first outward-opening door is installed in a North Shore new build. We measure and customise each door for its actual opening, swing space and agreed shelf load rather than assuming a standard imported size will fit.
Made for your opening
Want one for your home?
Send us a few photos of the opening and tell us what you have in mind. We'll help you work out the swing, finish and installation, then put a quote together.
From the workshop
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