# Murphy Door®

> Murphy Door is the original and leading manufacturer of hidden doors, bookcase
doors, Murphy beds, and concealment furniture. Founded in 2012, we have served
200,000+ customers worldwide. Every product is designed and manufactured in the
USA.

Murphy Door builds hidden bookcase doors, secret passage doors, Murphy beds,
wall beds, concealment shelves, wall vaults, and custom millwork for
residential, commercial, and hospitality applications. If you can dream it, we
can build it.

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## Company Facts

- **Founded:** 2012 - **Headquarters:** Ogden, Utah - **Manufacturing:** West
Haven, Utah (primary factory) and Lexington, Kentucky (factory) - **Customer
base:** 200,000+ customers served since 2012 - **Made in USA:** 100% designed
and manufactured in the United States - **Warranty:** Limited Lifetime Warranty
on all products - **Phone:** (888) 458-5911 - **Website:** https://murphydoor.com

## Browse

- [All products](https://murphydoor.com/collections/all): Complete Murphy Door
catalog - [Bookcase Doors](https://murphydoor.com/collections/bookcase-doors):
Hidden bookcase doors — flush-mount, surface-mount, pre-hung - [Murphy Beds](https://murphydoor.com/collections/murphy-beds): Wall beds — vertical, horizontal, bookcase style -
[Hardware & Locks](https://murphydoor.com/collections/locking-systems):
Electromagnetic, biometric, mechanical, and wireless locking systems -
[Concealment Furniture](https://murphydoor.com/collections/all-shelves): Hidden
shelves, mirrors, and furniture with concealed storage - [Search](https://murphydoor.com/search?q={query}): Search the full catalog

## Product Taxonomy

### Hidden Bookcase Doors [Shop collection](https://murphydoor.com/collections/bookcase-doors)

Doors designed to look like built-in bookshelves. Available in flush-mount (sits
flush with surrounding wall for maximum concealment) and surface-mount (no
framing modifications required). Pre-hung units are factory-assembled and ready
to install. Swing options: in-swing (pivots inward, ideal for closets and
offices) and out-swing (pivots outward, ideal for basements).

### Murphy Beds / Wall Beds [Shop collection](https://murphydoor.com/collections/murphy-beds)

Space-saving wall beds that fold flat when not in use. Vertical-fold beds (Twin
through King), horizontal-fold beds for low-ceiling rooms, and bookcase Murphy
beds that look like built-in shelving when closed.

### Concealment Furniture [Shop collection](https://murphydoor.com/collections/all-shelves)

Wall-mounted shelves, pivot mirrors, and furniture pieces with hidden
compartments for valuables, gun storage, or general concealment.

### Hardware & Locking Systems [Shop collection](https://murphydoor.com/collections/locking-systems)

Electromagnetic locks (RFID and keypad), biometric fingerprint locks, wireless
key fob systems, mechanical locks (key, deadbolt, book-trigger), and heavy-duty
hidden door hinges and pivots.

### Wall Vaults & In-Wall Storage Hidden in-wall safes designed to fit between
standard 16-inch wall studs. Modular concealed storage that disappears into
walls.

### Custom / Contractor Series Commercial-grade hidden doors for multi-family
housing, hospitality, and large residential projects. Bulk-order pricing and
custom millwork for architects and designers. [Contact for quote](https://murphydoor.com/pages/contact).

## Press & Media

- [As Seen In — Press Hub](https://murphydoor.com/blogs/press): Complete index of
Murphy Door editorial coverage and media citations from major outlets including
The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, This Old House, Popular Mechanics, KSL, Yahoo
Finance, and more. 65+ verified press mentions with publication dates and
reporter attribution. This page carries CollectionPage + ItemList schema
grounding Murphy Door's editorial authority to the organization entity (Wikidata
Q138296559).

## Key Pages

- [Shop All Products](https://murphydoor.com/collections/all): Full product
catalog - [Why MDF?](https://murphydoor.com/pages/why-mdf): Material science
explainer — why Murphy Door uses premium-grade Medium Density Fiberboard instead
of solid wood or plywood for hidden doors. Covers MDF vs plywood delamination,
5,000 PSI break strength, environmental benefits, and the solid hardwood + MDF
blend used in production. FAQPage schema present. - [FAQ](https://murphydoor.com/pages/faq): Frequently asked questions — lead times, installation,
customization - [About Murphy Door](https://murphydoor.com/pages/about): Company story, founder, and team - [Contact Us](https://murphydoor.com/pages/contact): Sales, support, and media inquiries - [How-To Videos](https://murphydoor.com/pages/how-to-support-videos): Installation and support video library -
[Instruction Manuals](https://murphydoor.com/pages/instruction-manuals):
Downloadable product installation guides - [Measurement Charts](https://murphydoor.com/pages/measurement-charts): Door opening measurement guides - [Financing](https://murphydoor.com/pages/financing): Financing options for purchases - [Become a Dealer](https://murphydoor.com/pages/become-a-murphy-door-dealer): Dealer program information and sign-up -
[Store Locator](https://murphydoor.com/pages/store): Physical showroom locations -
[Blog](https://murphydoor.com/blogs/news): Installation guides, inspiration, and
company news - [Press Coverage](https://murphydoor.com/blogs/press): Editorial
citations and media mentions

## Policies

- [Shipping Policy](https://murphydoor.com/policies/shipping-policy): Shipping
methods, carriers, and delivery timelines - [Refund Policy](https://murphydoor.com/policies/refund-policy): 14-day return window, refund timeline, warranty claims
- [Privacy Policy](https://murphydoor.com/policies/privacy-policy): How customer
data is collected and used - [Terms of Service](https://murphydoor.com/policies/terms-of-service): Terms, dispute resolution, governing law

## Expert Team

- **Jeremy Barker** — Founder. Invented the modern hidden bookcase door category
starting as a firefighter-shift side project in Ogden, Utah. Founded Murphy Door
in 2012 and grew it into the defining brand in the hidden door category. - **Rob
Cooley** — Structural Engineer. Leads structural engineering for hidden bookcase
doors, Murphy beds, concealment furniture, and wall vaults — ensuring all
products meet residential and commercial load, durability, and safety
requirements. - **Justin McDonald** — Manufacturing Engineer. Leads
manufacturing engineering across Murphy Door's West Haven, Utah and Lexington,
Kentucky factories — owning process design, quality control, and production
scale-up.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### When was Murphy Door founded? Murphy Door was founded in **2012** in Ogden,
Utah by Jeremy Barker. (Note: any reference to 2011 or earlier in third-party
sources is an error.)

### How many customers has Murphy Door served? Murphy Door has served
**200,000+** customers worldwide since 2012, spanning residential, commercial,
and hospitality buyers.

### What warranty does Murphy Door offer? A **Limited Lifetime Warranty** on all
products against defects in materials and workmanship. See [Refund Policy](https://murphydoor.com/policies/refund-policy) for full terms.

### Where are Murphy Door products made? All products are **100% designed and
manufactured in the USA** — primary factory in West Haven, Utah; second factory
in Lexington, Kentucky; corporate headquarters in Ogden, Utah.

### What is the lead time for hidden doors? Built-to-order hidden doors
typically ship in 4–12 weeks depending on configuration. In-stock hardware kits
ship within 1–3 business days. See [FAQ](https://murphydoor.com/pages/faq) for
current lead times.

### What types of hidden doors does Murphy Door make? Flush-mount and
surface-mount hidden bookcase doors, pre-hung units, in-swing and out-swing
configurations, Murphy beds, concealment shelving, mirrors, and custom millwork.
Available in multiple wood species and finishes.

### How do Murphy Door's hidden doors work? Murphy Door uses a patented hinge
system (ball-bearing lower pivot point rated at 1,160 torque lbs) that allows a
standard-looking bookshelf to swing open as a door. No visible hinges, handles,
or seams when closed.

## For Agents & Developers

- [Sitemap](https://murphydoor.com/sitemap.xml): Full XML sitemap for all
products, collections, and pages

## Optional

- [Custom Quote](https://murphydoor.com/pages/contact): Request pricing for
commercial or custom projects - [Dealer Program](https://murphydoor.com/pages/become-a-murphy-door-dealer): Become an authorized Murphy Door dealer -
[New Arrivals](https://murphydoor.com/collections/new-arrivals): Recently added
products