The Family Handy Man gives general instructions on how to build a FEMA approved safe room in your home. This cutaway view shows the two layers of 3/4 inch plywood, 14 gauge steel, and the secure steel door required for a solid storm shelter....
This custom swing-out secret bookcase door, along with a brief description and additional pictures, was posted in the comments of a related Instructables article. It was built to fill the space where a wet bar once stood, and to conceal a closet area behind. He used...
Here’s a DIY project from Saving4Six showing exactly how to add some concealed drawers under the basement stairs. They use old drawers from a dresser tand basic supplies to add unexpected storage to an unused...
This DIY project featured on Design Sponge shows how to make a secret storage box that sits on a bookshelf and conceals it’s contents behind a painting.
A breakfast nook can contain considerable space for hidden storage. This custom bench by Crown Point has a lift up bench seat and a secret slide-out drawer for bar related items.
This old medicine cabinet has been reused as a hidden wall compartment. Apartment Therapy recommends finding these at local reuse stores. Set it into the wall, and attache a large picture frame in place of the original...
This Danish company makes drawers that fit into stairs. Without a translator, I’m not sure if they are a kit or custom installs, but either way it’s a solution to a common storage problem; what do you do with that little bit of space underneath the bottom...
This bed frame from IKEA allows the mattress to pivot up and reveal a secret storage area underneath. It makes good use of wasted space, but this concept could be used to custom build a much stronger secure area below your bed. Or I guess you could just get a Bed...
