How Much Does a Murphy Door® Hidden Door Cost? 2026 Prices by Size, Plus Hidden Room Costs
A complete Murphy Door® Hidden Bookcase Door starts at $1,440. That price is a real door you can order today: 24" wide by 80" tall, paint grade, unfinished, with our standard shelves and trim. Wider doors cost more, starting at $20 more for 25" wide. Most shoppers choose a 30", 32" or 36" wide door, which start at $1,515, $1,535 and $1,595.
See every size and price on the Hidden Bookcase Door
Prices on this page are list prices on murphydoor.com, checked on October 22, 2026. The product page always shows the current price before you order.
Hidden Bookcase Door prices by size (paint grade, unfinished)
| Width | 80" tall (standard) | 84" tall | 96" tall |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24" | $1,440 | $1,645 | $1,885 |
| 28" | $1,490 | $1,695 | $1,935 |
| 30" | $1,515 | $1,720 | $1,960 |
| 32" | $1,535 | $1,740 | $1,980 |
| 36" | $1,595 | $1,800 | $2,040 |
| 42" | $1,725 | $1,930 | $2,170 |
| 48" | $1,890 | $2,095 | $2,335 |
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What changes the price of a hidden door
- Size. Width adds $20 to $450 between 25" and 48". Heights other than our standard 80" add $70 to $445, and a shorter door does not cost less.
- Wood and finish. Paint grade is the starting point. Primed adds $200, and black or white paint adds $595. Real wood veneers (red oak, white oak, knotty alder, maple or walnut) add $595, or $1,190 with a stain or clear coat.
- Upgrades. Lipped shelves, fluted casing, crown trim, a mirror back, locks and automatic openers are optional. Each one shows its price on the product page before you add it.
- Shipping. Freight is calculated at checkout and shown before you pay.
Other ways to get a Murphy Door® hidden door
| Option | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Single Hidden Door Hardware Kit (you build the door) | $150 | Shop |
| Hidden Door Starter Kit, 24" to 36" wide | $1,250 to $1,350 | Shop |
| DIY Murphy Door® Quick Kit, primed, 24" to 36" wide | $1,550 | Shop |
| Mid-Century Reeded bookcase door | from $1,920 | Shop |
| Surface mount door | from $2,310 | Shop |
| Single mirror closet door | from $2,320 | Shop |
| Pool cue door | from $2,500 | Shop |
| Hamper door | from $2,560 | Shop |
| Sliding bookcase door | from $2,599 | Shop |
| Archway bookcase door | from $2,760 | Shop |
| Dresser door | from $2,950 | Shop |
| French (double) bookcase door | from $3,240 | Shop |
| Signature Refreshment door | from $3,250 | Shop |
| Mirror closet French door | from $5,700 | Shop |
"From" is the starting price on each product page. Size, wood, finish and upgrades add to it, and each add-on shows its price before you order.
Every Murphy Door® hidden door carries the same warranty: Lifetime Warranty on Hardware, Wood, and Workmanship. See the warranty policy for details.
How much does a hidden room cost?
The door is usually the smallest part of a hidden room budget. If the room behind it already exists, a hidden door is the whole project. If you are building a new room, framing, drywall, electrical, flooring and permits are where most of the money goes. The ranges below are general planning ranges for contractor work, not Murphy Door® prices. Get local quotes before you set a budget.
| Project | Typical scope |
|---|---|
| Hidden door on an existing room | The door plus installation. Start with the door prices above. |
| Closet or under-stair conversion | Door, light framing, drywall and paint. Odd geometry under stairs adds cost. |
| New hidden office, media room or wine room | Door, framing, electrical, finishing and often HVAC, soundproofing or climate control. |
| Safe room or panic room | Reinforced walls, ventilation, communications and engineering. This is a specialist build. |
What drives the cost of a hidden room
- Location. Basements and existing closets usually need the least structural work. Exterior walls and under-stair spaces usually need the most.
- Structure. A load-bearing wall needs a properly sized header and often an engineer's review. A non-load-bearing wall usually does not.
- Finishing level. Matching existing paint, trim and flooring costs less than custom millwork or premium materials.
- Systems. Electrical, HVAC, climate control, soundproofing and security each add a trade and a cost.
- Permits. Structural, electrical and HVAC work usually needs a permit. Requirements vary by location, so check local code.
- Contingency. Opening walls can reveal surprises such as hidden utilities or moisture. Many builders add a contingency to every estimate.
How much does a hidden door cost? FAQ
What is the cheapest Murphy Door® hidden door I can buy?
The cheapest fully configurable door is the Hidden Bookcase Door at $1,440 (24" x 80", paint grade, unfinished). The Hidden Door Starter Kit starts at $1,250 for 24" x 80", and the Single Hidden Door Hardware Kit is $150 if you are building your own door.
Why does my door cost more than $1,440?
$1,440 is the 24" x 80" paint grade door. Every wider width, every non-standard height, and every wood, finish or hardware upgrade adds a set amount that you see on the product page before you order.
How much does a Murphy Door® hidden door cost in a popular size?
In paint grade and unfinished, a 30" x 80" Hidden Bookcase Door is $1,515, a 32" x 80" is $1,535 and a 36" x 80" is $1,595.
Does a hidden room add square footage to my home?
Usually no. Most hidden rooms are carved from existing space, so they change how the space is used rather than how much of it there is.
