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Single Hidden Doors Collection from Murphy Door®
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Single Hidden Door FAQs
A single-panel hidden door is a full-size door built to look like a standard bookcase, panel, or wall element, completely concealing the door and any room behind it. Murphy Door's single-panel hidden doors use precision pivot hinges and adjustable shelving to create a functional bookcase that swings open smoothly, even when fully loaded with books or decor.
Murphy Door bookcase doors operate on a spring-loaded pivot hinge system. A hidden latch mechanism, typically located on a shelf edge, releases the door when pressed or pulled. The door swings outward on precision-balanced hinges, making opening and closing effortless even when shelves are fully loaded. The door closes flush with the surrounding wall for a seamless appearance.
Murphy Door's single hidden doors are available in standard door widths from 24 to 36 inches and heights from 80 to 96 inches, fitting most standard residential doorway openings. Custom sizing is available for non-standard openings. Each product listing includes exact rough-opening dimensions, and our team can help you select the right fit for your space.
Yes, Murphy Door's single-panel hidden doors are designed for DIY installation. Each kit includes all required hardware, pre-hung pivot hinges, and step-by-step printed instructions. Most homeowners with basic carpentry skills complete installation in a weekend. Murphy Door also offers professional installation through licensed contractors if you prefer a hands-off approach.
Murphy Door's single hidden bookcase doors start at $1,440 and range to $3,500+ for fully finished, painted, or stained units. Final price depends on door size, wood species, finish level, and whether you choose a DIY hardware kit or a complete finished door. Use the product configurator on each listing to price your exact configuration.
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Will it fit?
What kind of hidden door?
What are you measuring?
Measure the width
Heads up: Surface Mount overlays a
finished wall. Finish the drywall, paint, and trim around
the opening before install, or exposed studs will show.
Measure the width of the existing door jamb (green).
Measure the rough opening width, stud to stud.
Enter your existing door width below
Enter your rough opening width below
Enter a whole number of inches (0–199).
That’s outside our standard sizes.
Call 801-436-5918
for a custom order.
Measure the height
Measure from the floor to the top of the existing door jamb (not the
door-stop).
Measure the rough opening from the floor to the header.
Enter your existing door height below
Enter your rough opening height below
Enter a whole number of inches (0–199).
That’s outside our standard sizes.
Call 801-436-5918
for a custom order.
Choose your jamb depth
Measure the depth of the existing door jamb (edge to edge, green),
then pick the closest match.
Measure the wall thickness (drywall face to drywall face), then pick
the closest match.
Choose your door handing
Surface Mount is Out-Swing only. In-Swing isn’t available for
this mount type.
Your Door Measurements
(make these selections for a proper fit)
Before You Install: Finish Those Walls First
Surface Mount sits over a fully finished opening: drywall,
paint, and trim done, just like an existing doorway. If
you’re still mid-construction, finish those edges out
first, or the raw sheetrock and framing around the door will
stay visible once it’s mounted.
