Great Room
Maybe this design - so if used on kitchen wall too it would appear like there is a backspash - countertop around sink would have some visual of a edge/framing. consider frame color - would black look good in Spanish type house? Marnie likes the idea of an open wall that would act as a bar into the kitchen when sitting outside - just need it to look good when closed.
Another example of the general concept of a hidden door. Still like the library rail/ladder idea. I also like the white color. Adding pictures in place of shelving would require frames to be securely fixed on the wall so when the door is moved, the pictures don't move/fall. Ideal to have a combo of frame/shelves created along a full wall.
Hidden door will go into hallway that will lead to bedroom part of house. Idea will be to hang a mixture of pictures in frame of bookcase allowing sections for books/mementos of the family in the great room. I like the library ladder idea and creating a wall that displays the family but hides the entrance into our private area.
Marnie likes square shape over the doors and wood ceiling.
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