Journal
Notes from the workshop.
Ideas, case studies and the occasional rant about hardware. Written by the people building the doors.
- existing-door
Replacing an Internal Door with a Bookcase Door
What to check before replacing an internal door with a hidden bookcase door, including the opening, wall, floor, swing space and installation access.
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- dark melamine
Dark Melamine Finishes for Hidden Bookcase Doors
Explore seven darker Bestwood Melamine finishes we recommend for custom hidden bookcase doors, from Blackened Teak to Classic Walnut.
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- bookcase-door-cost
Bookcase Door Cost NZ: What Changes the Price?
What affects a custom hidden bookcase door quote in New Zealand, from opening size and swing direction to finish, hardware and installation.
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- measure-door-opening
How to Measure for a Hidden Bookcase Door
The rough measurements and photos needed for an early hidden bookcase door quote before Wonder Doors completes a pre-build site measure.
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- inward-bookcase-door
Inward vs Outward Bookcase Door Swing
Understand the difference between inward and outward swinging bookcase doors and how room layout, clearances, hinge side and daily use affect the choice.
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- video walkthrough
Video walkthrough: our latest hidden bookcase door
Watch our latest hidden bookcase door in action, including the fake-book handle, adjustable top latch, real shelving and available veneer options.
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- case-study
First Wonder Door: Stonefields Case Study
The first Wonder Door in Stonefields: the build, installation, book handle, catches, shelving and what we learned from living with it.
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- hidden-doors
Murphy Doors NZ: What the Name Means
Murphy Door is a US brand often used as shorthand for a hidden bookcase door. Learn the difference and what Wonder Doors currently builds in New Zealand.
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- design-tips
Choosing a Hidden Bookcase Door for Your Home
From classic villa to modern build, here's how to pick a hidden bookcase door that fits your interior, without the door looking like an afterthought.
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- hidden-doors
7 Reasons to Add a Hidden Bookcase Door
Beyond the wow factor: seven practical ways a hidden bookcase door can add storage, calm and a little wonder to a New Zealand home.
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- hidden-doors
Discover the Magic of Hidden Bookcase Doors
Functional elegance with a touch of mystery, how a hidden bookcase door can transform an ordinary wall into a feature that earns its keep every day.
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- installation
Amazing Bookcase Door Installation in Auckland, NZ
How we design, build and install hidden bookcase doors across Auckland, from concept photos through to the first pull of the book.
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