I MADE A SECRET ROOM! | DIY Closet Transformation - Part 2 | DIY Danie

[@diyhuntress]

Sam sized door? Sam sized bedroom? Looks like I’m moving in! This is so cool! 😍

[@DIYDanie]

Its the perfect size for you!

[@danyellerobinson5940]

Lol

[@TamarLitvot]

Oh my, you’re right. It’s just your size!

[@kristenschwartzman3121]

Just your size!!

[@Mitrasmit]

You should have done a hidden room build-off with Danie! But you paneled yours off...

[@allizbest]

You blew it out of the park with this one. I also was impressed by your hubby's book "handle" turning it sideways was NOT what i was expecting & that makes your hidden door more unique and hard to find!!

[@stargzr]

Whenever I see someone make a secret door, I want it to be painted like a Tardis, so I can open it and say, "It's bigger on the inside!"

[@priki]

Let your vision be your comission! 🥰 That an AMAZING idea - maybe this is the universe telling you this is what your space needs (unless you are somehow unable to do it if where you live doesn't allow it, or because of financial constraints) Hope you do get that built at some point, it's will bring you and many others a lot of joy! ❤

[@ericas29]

Yes!!!

[@DoNotTuneOut]

yesssssss!!!!!

[@HT-dy5co]

although technically a tardis can look like anything, its just that doctor who's was broken and stuck as a 1950s phone box.

[@jillianturman7853]

There is a speak easy in Birmingham, AL where the door is a tardis!!

[@beauty46001]

I just wanted to let you know I appreciate all the work you do in creating content in this crazy plague situation. It has not gone unnoticed that you haven’t had a lot of in person collabs and I’m sure that’s making content creation really hard. Not to mention just the material costs, delays, lead times, and out of stock items. I am truly impressed by the work and creativity you provide. Thank you again! I hope you are staying well and happy. I know we don’t sometimes see what’s behind the camera. Love you girly!

[@DIYDanie]

Thank you so much for saying that. Means the world ♥️♥️♥️

[@teresam644]

Hi I don't usually make coment. I've been watching your videos for at least 3 yrs probably more. I understand your showing worts and all, its great but please don't beat yourself so hard. I'm 61 yrs old (oops 62 this year 🙄). I think you're fantastic and you really inspire me. Your so imaginative. Your work is inspirational. Keep going. Your excellent and have achieved so much 😉

[@DIYDanie]

@@teresam644 thank you Teresa ♥️ appreciate you commenting your positivity! Xx

[@vicki9298]

Oh my goodness Danie. YOU ARE 100 PERCENT CORRECT!!! I made an adorable tie- dyed blouse yesterday and last night I was hemming it and the little voice said.." You need to use the invisible hem foot!!" And I was like, no it will be fine. I'll do it by hand. It's not fine. It won't stretch. The shirt is made from stretchy jersey. LISTEN TO THE LITTLE VOICE IN YOUR HEAD!! We know what I am doing..redoing today! Your stuff turned out awesome as always. You are very creative. I love your channel. I subbed first day...many, many months ago!!!

[@DIYDanie]

Thank you! ♥️ We all need to listen to that little voice 😮‍💨 haha

[@jaggedone8474]

Your creativity never fails to impress. The project, planning and execution were great to watch, but the absolute BEST part was at 24:14! Let's hear it for Kenobi being the best boy. 💕

[@DIYDanie]

He's the best dog mate a girl could ever ask for. The Hobbes to my Calvin. ♥️

[@tinalemac]

This is AMAZING! Love how your creativity always shines through these projects 👏🏻

[@DIYDanie]

Thanks girl ♥️

[@bananainpjs]

The editing is always amazing, but I feel like the past few episodes have been particularly well done! Kudos to your editor, and kudos to you for a dope project!

[@tenacopas519]

This came so timely! I have some stairs in my living room that I have been wanting to open up underneath and make a secret room for my grand babies. You just gave me the inspiration to go for it! I already have a bookcase sitting in front of it and a door I can use I just need to pull the trigger! Thank you! Great job!

[@rachelchanel7941]

You know, the room was already cool, but who knew it needed that bookshelf? It looks like it always should have been there. Loved this build, but what I think I loved most is you being totally honest about the process, as per usual. And you popping out with Kenobi was freaken adorable.

[@killernutreba]

When I was a kid, maybe 6 or 7, I wandered around the house all the time looking for secret rooms. I never found one 😂 I’ll just have to add one myself someday! Also, I showed my 6 year old the finished result footage and he got so excited to put one in our house! Thanks for being so inspiring!

[@GM_____]

I absolutely love how whimsy this is and wish I had somewhere to stash a secret room in my home 🥰💜 My fantasy of a secret room would be a hidden library with a chaise lounge to lie around and read some awesome books📚

[@toshwinship921]

This was such fun! I love that Geoffrey is there to give you a hand and help your creativity come to life!

[@HT-dy5co]

we don't see much of him, but you can tell they build each other up!

[@peppermedley8271]

We have a hidden room in our home in the basement. It's a bookcase that is hinged and folds in the middle and reveals the hidden storage room behind it beneath the stairs. LOVE IT! WE did however purchase the book shelf online and my husband installed it.

[@ColleenNudge]

I watched the first part of this build and was thinking "what about that space in the back?" What a lovely surprise today to watch this video not only did you address the issue of the potentially wasted space - but you were also so creative about it. Love it!!!

[@lechatbotte.]

Ooh the lion, the witch and the wardrobe. Tiny door but inside leads to another world. A DIY adventure of epic proportions hee hee. Why am I craving Turkish delight now??

[@hannahl610]

Honestly I would’ve been so much lazier, skipped the door and just hinged a book case to the wall in front of the hole. Great admiration for DIY-ers who actually do like properly finished work 😂

[@mimijohnson7714]

Agreed! So MUCH WORK!

[@irishfrenchgirl1]

This is amazing. My dad made one of these with the closet in his office when I was little. It was one of the coolest things about our house. So your build was really nostalgic for me. ❤️

[@pw4075]

I honestly love everything you do BUT this is my all time favorite project. In awe of everything about this.

[@peggyboss1925]

Love it, Danie! Consider putting a small fire proof safe in there for important papers, etc. It’s a great hiding place!

[@ayeitsabbymash]

Danie you are so weird and bring so much joy and fun to KZbin, thank you for being you!!!

[@ayeitsabbymash]

The BEST kind of weird, cause if you’re not weird then that’s weird!!

[@DIYDanie]

Nothing is weird in my life haha - thank you for always being first to watch ♥️

[@ayeitsabbymash]

The excitement that comes over me when I get that notification girl I don’t ever click faster hahaha always look forward to your posts! You are really killing it lately love!!💕

[@stargzr]

DIY-ing is such trial and error, and takes so much perseverance!! This looks great Danie! Thanks for always making prime content!

[@carmenwickware6145]

I NEED THIS. I have always wanted a hidden room. My spouse and I live in an apartment right now, but once we have a house we are TOTALLY DOING THIS. Also the amount of times I said "oh, Danie" to the puns this morning.....

[@dawnliphard9591]

That is so awesome. I've always wanted a hidden door into a library. Something about the irony of using a book/bookcase to enter a room with more books 😆

[@elizabethfarmer4648]

Thank you for showing us, we can make mistakes, fix them and continue on! I love how you talk yourself through the process!

[@sharonpaul912]

First off, that blue pullover you’re wearing in the very beginning of this video + your hair = stunning 🤩 Second, oh my gosh this is all my little kid dreams come true! The secret door is awesome, I totally would’ve made that my reading nook if I had had a secret closet as a kid. Third, I love that you reused an old shelf and your two-tone idea was great! I was like “ehhh” when you first talked about it, and it ended up looking so good! Last, I love the way you styled the shelf. The shelf and secret door just fit so well with the moody vibe of that room!

[@joycedavis9996]

mornin’, ❤️Kenobi! you and Kenobi inside the secret room…too cute! i would have stopped at the door…boring. you went for the bookshelf…amazing!

[@debsmcd9968]

Wow! This is like a childhood dream come true--a hidden room opened by a book on a bookcase!! Maybe you can find a spot in your home for a secret passageway? No, now I'm getting greedy, lol! I also don't usually comment, but you have inspired me so much the past couple of years and I love your content, your sense of humor, your positive attitude, perseverance, humility in addressing mistakes and learning from them, encouragement, openness and honesty, and creativity. There are many projects I've not only started but stuck with because I've seen you tackle so much. Thank you! And as an older woman, power tools were off limits when I was younger, how awesome that I can watch and learn and now have quite a few power tools of my own! So satisfying to DIY!

[@susankilpatrick2918]

Absolutely loving the neon sign in your shop! ⚡️⚡️⚡️.

[@lleahdann]

I really appreciate that you show all the stumbles before success! It’s really validating and encouraging

[@KasSommers]

Great job, Danie. I'd love to have a secret room behind a bookcase. Thanks for your honesty in sharing your mistakes so we can learn from them.

[@suzy1676]

A secret room with hidden book key? What could possibly be better!! I really appreciate your channel ❤ and positive attitude! You inspire me to work towards more and more tools!

[@tngirlz4622]

You have a secret room in your home - how cool is that?!? That bookcase-secret door is FIRE! 🔥 And can we talk about how nice that thrifted bookcase looks, aside from its secret function - making the side inserts a style element was inspired! Thank you for showing us this, and thank you for showing the bumps and misses as well as the hits - terrific content, every time!

[@HobbitBroad]

This is the best secret room I have ever seen! That bookshelf door was executed to perfection.

[@TamarLitvot]

This might be the best yet! It’s perfect - the way it looks, the way it works. It’s actually a lovely little bookcase I’d want in my house as a sweet piece of furniture, but the fact that it’s a **DOOR** makes it truly amazing. There’s something about hidden spaces that brings a home to a whole new level. :

[@denisepaul7274]

I immediately rewound a bit so I could high five with Dani. Love ya, girl!!!

[@katsleggsful]

Dani, every time you build something I tell myself, "Oh! This is her BEST idea EVER!" You never disappoint! Great idea, great build, even with the little hiccup, and great advice about listening to your inner voice. You are wise beyond your years! 😊

[@j.whittingham5901]

I really appreciate that you keep in all the mistakes and accidents that so often go into diy projects - it's so comforting and reassuring to know that even experienced crafters and makers and builders goof up from time to time!!

[@jackiemoss312]

Looks awesome! I've always wanted a secret room through a bookshelf!

[@stefaniedee2969]

Totally couldn't envision how this was going to work until the very end but it looks awesome. You're so creative!

[@vickinoeske1154]

Oh boy Danie - DIYing has NEVER been so much fun! Coolest closet ever.

[@unapatton1978]

I lived in a place with a secret door to a hallway. A carpenter had lived there before I moved in. Absolutely loved it. As I live in a European flat, there is no dry wall to be removed. Sooo... I love that you show the process in every stage, especially the ooopsies. They do help me a lot not to be so perfectionist and start and fix things. Thank you so much for that! Plus I love your quirkiness and your aesthetic.

[@kayenacur]

I was waiting for your video to drop, I had the feeling it would be a good one and you didn't disappoint! Love the shelves as a thrift flip on its own. Fact that you now have a hidden room is just the cherry on the cake. Honestly I don't think your house would be complete without a hidden room and / or hidden passage ways.

[@annalookiwi]

Awh Danie! I feel like you were so hard on yourself, girl with no reason! This is SUCH an insane project to take on and you literally are so creative and SO talented! This is absolutely amazing and girl its okay we call those learning moments lol DIY is all about learning 😊

[@annalookiwi]

Also follow up at the end to say, that is SO. BAD. ASS!!!!!

[@CCjr67]

Always love to see a hidden door! Built one several years ago out of a side-of-the-road find bookcase. It leads to our laundry room, also with a book for a “key”. (Breaking Dawn - Stephanie Meyer) we love it. Yours looks so good!!! 😊👍 thanks for being my Saturday morning coffee friend!

[@MJ88806]

I love it! And while little doors in old houses are creepy AF, this one is so non creepy!

[@thatssoreagan1]

I literally had the same thought of staining the “stripe” on the shelf! You rocked it, as per usual Danie!

[@lindap9079]

Kudos to you for persevering. When I hit a glitch, I usually abandon my project. It turned out spectacular.

[@saralundin7970]

Love it! My boys would love that! Need to have something similar in their rooms when we buy a hose!

[@cathymason1843]

Danie, your DIYs are like life. You make a plan and then you make adjustments until everything works. How creative, innovative, and resilient you are! And it never hurts to know a clever engineer. Haha.

[@helenreid7022]

At first I couldn’t figure out how that was going to work but of course you did a smash up job! Love the locking system! You now have a panic room! ❤️

[@j.f.32]

Such a cool project! I know I shouldn't say this, but I'd love to see the room walls re-done to a style that says DANIE.

[@amandah82]

Oh Danie. Thank you for working so hard to entertain all of us every week and showing us that even clever and talented people like you struggle through stuff and continuing to encourage us to DIY ourselves. 👍🏼😊

[@samanthajohnson3368]

I've always wanted a hidden room, loving the two tone bookcase.

[@valerierichards6648]

Looks great! You've given me an idea for under my basement stairwell! Thank you! Have a great day and here's to many many many more small wins in 2022! Woot! Woot! (And hello from down the 401 in London, ON!)

[@GodessSiri]

I've got a secret bookshelf door for my upstairs bathroom, which I realized after it was installed that it makes the perfect panic room cause it locks from the inside and an intruder wouldn't know it was there. A couple of tips because the shelves move when you open and close the doors and you don't want stuff falling off: I've got a couple of bookends bolted to the shelf. Poster tack and/or earthquake wax under decor objects can help them stay in place, or you can use a hot glue gun to stick them down. Heavy decor objects, solid metal, stone etc, stay in place better.

[@sabriciastrandhagen7099]

Love how both closets turned out! It is definitely a great use of space.👍👍

[@lauriedunn6198]

forgot to say I love the two tone stain. And not doweling it and having to redo it made a bigger impression for anyone learning about building and WHY we need to dowel-- it became a real lesson for us, too. Thank you for showing that part when you could have just edited it out.

[@kellywilson2147]

Honestly, Danie, each project you do just gets better and better!

[@amandacampbell1959]

This is possibly the COOLEST DIY I have EVER seen in my LIFE!!!! I NEED this in my life!

[@lisasmith9123]

Genius! Love, love, love and I think it’s amazing you were able to upcycle a thrifted bookcase. I so want a secret room 😍

[@adequateadult6159]

We have a hidden room! My husband built it when we finished our basement. It's a set of three recessed built in shelves, but the middle one is a man door. It's locked with a hidden keypad. He participates in shooting competitions so it's a small workshop to store/care for what he needs for that.

[@deborahmatatall]

This was great, Danie! I love ALL of it - the book, the bookcase, the motion detecting light - it’s brilliant! Thank you for a wonderful video!🌸

[@ladyscridiva]

Your face when things went wrong spoke to my DIY soul. Been there sister. Amazing! Well done!

[@Tantejuju65]

Absolutely stunning!! Love this! I have two kick wall spaces with elf doors...this is such a cool option!!! Also thought about inserting dressers...

[@InfiniteText]

As a librarian and book lover. I'LL ALLOW IT! (the destruction of the book) this was perfection Danie!!! you always amaze me

[@gaelliott61]

I’m so glad you did that-I thought you were going to do this with your last project in part one so I was really excited to see this. It’s a good use of space.

[@JamieJumbles]

I am just absolutely blown away Danie! Your creativity and imagination astound me ! Well done !

[@thisgirlathome]

You crush every DIY Danie! I hope to have some projects coming up and you’re giving me all the confidence!

[@lorriewittig9066]

The coolest thing I've ever seen! I just read a mystery book and this just feeds creativity. If we could actually create this for grandchildren?! Priceless!

[@amyweaver7413]

Absolutely love your hidden room! The kid in me just wants to go hide in there with a book. ❤️👏❤️

[@lynnh3710]

We had the privilege of designing and building our home. Our kids wanted us to put in a secret room but we couldn't afford the additional expense at the time (Murphy doors are so expensive). Many years later, watching this project has motivated me to try DIY. At least the Grandkids can enjoy it. 🙂

[@jokk130994]

I feel your “do all the steps even though you don’t want to”. 😬 I didn’t try on the piece I was sewing 🧵 last night until I put the finishing touches… now I have ti take it apart because it doesn’t fit‼️😭 So much seam ripping‼️

[@PromisedJubilee]

When you started putting on the Rubio Monocoat I gasped. That magnificent contrast of the dark and the warm wood tones.... Oh wow. I love it.

[@dianajohnson7337]

Even with the challenges (or maybe because of them?), this project rocks! Love it.

[@TheGenflute]

There is no quantification of how much I love this. This is SO AMAZEBALLS!! Fits the room, is fun, magical...I kept thinking "put...the candle...back!" 😂 If you know that movie reference... I'm an old. 😉😂😁 Great, job, Danie! Like, super stellar fantastico job! Seriously!

[@melissaweller3718]

I love that you share the process-things that work, thinks that don’t work. Also that you are willing to try something new! Awesome door/shelf!

[@nomadine85]

😭 I have always always always wanted a bookshelf hidden room. This is the dream.

[@kathrynmccarthy]

SO cool. I'm definitely going to make a secret entrance door someday when I have my own home

[@ritupaknikar4812]

An old fashioned room that has a secret door! That is soooo incredible!!!

[@lindseywalsh]

Great project and editing once again. Love the high five countdown.

[@sewcraftymarigold5556]

I love when you Frankenstein your project pieces! It always looks like it was meant to be. I love your creativity especially when you think outside the box. As always, you brighten my day.☺

[@lisamartin704]

Kenobi in the hidden room! I think this might possible be the coolest thing you have ever done. I want one!

[@sinjaja5836]

This is insane, but what a Journey. Besides the Project, perfect Sound and editing. 👏👏👏 Thank you so much.

[@Alexandra-jj2qh]

Congratulations on completing your project so successfully! I admire your persistence in putting all the pieces together despite the problems that arose. The fact that you weren't working from any formal plan/instructions makes your accomplishment even greater. I really liked how you designed that closet to make the best use of that awkward space. Waaay cool!

[@AdriWiid]

What a great idea! I was dissapointed that you didn't utilise the space behind the storage shelf in the previous episode... And now you did! It's so creative and magical! You did a fantastic job! 🙌🏻👏

[@jessehemingway7217]

I can never seem to do a project without a million and one things going wrong or just “not as planned!” It was encouraging to see that it doesn’t just happen to me but also watch your patience and perseverance, that I SO lack! Thanks for sharing :)

[@MsEgwene]

So cool!! Who doesn't want a hidden room?! 😎 I think the door would be even more hidden if the back plate of the bookcase blended in with the wall colour. I love how it's in your guest bedroom, so a guest who didn't see the video may just want to read the book and be so surprised when it isn't moving (except in one direction of course) 😆

[@carolynbriggs6972]

I have always wanted a secret room. I love this. I also love that you had the same kinds of issues I always have with my DIYs, because I have to make it ip as I go along.

[@meccaenjoins4965]

It’s funny that the back cupboard was already finished last week but I didn’t question it because I know by clicking your videos, they will always been creative and entertaining. Already smashing this year, Danie!

[@mvtonnemacher]

I would have NEVER thought to splice and do a two tone wood effect. Came out great 👍

[@jl-Sp]

The finished product is so coool!! An extra like for Kenobi in the hidden room! (and even an extra one for "oh yeah.. yeah yeah.. 100%" !!)

[@fthurman]

I LOVE mixed woods/stains, so I love this piece as it is, but my goodness, Danie, it seems like you'd have saved yourself so much struggle if you'd just built a bookcase from scratch for it! I love that you kept all your struggles in the video though - it's so honest and real, and helps folks not feel so much like failures when similar things happen to them.

[@nicolenaik309]

This may be my favourite video on KZbin!! It’s THE coolest ever!!

[@lindarosenthal6835]

So fun. My daughter had a ‘secret hiding place’ room in our house when she was young. Happy potter themed. The picture lady is still painted on the little door to let you in.

[@denises9426]

I had a not so nice day at work, came home and turned on your channel and within seconds of watching this video I was smiling. 🥰❤️ THANK YOU DANIE!🙏🏻😙

[@poodlegirl55]

So cool. A secret room that only 234K people know about haha. Seriously I loved to watch you problem solve and the engineer pitching in at the end was pure gold.

[@lidysjardijn]

Talk about a true partnership! Geoffrey deserves some kudo’s here: Sir, well done! And yeah, that little voice, I’ve ignored it too and regretted it! I was almost done with a 3D embroidery piece and one of my French knots turned into a regular knot and the voice said: get a seamripper, it’s saver. And I said; nah, I’ll just use my tiny scissors, what could possibly go wrong…. Well, ladies and gents, when you cut a whole in the fabric of your embroidery piece, you have to start the whole thing over, the end. 😥😥😥

[@mimijohnson7714]

😞

[@kaelyncoppinger1373]

Absolutely brilliant way to hide a door that would otherwise look boring or ugly! If I ever have to deal with a crawl space door this is the solution. Thank you so much Danie for sharing your creativity, knowledge, and for being completely real with your process. P.S. I love the way you styled the bookcase afterwards!

[@roxiepoe9586]

Celebration of little wins is a great policy! So many of the wins are small, or steps, or necessary elements. It is great! The calm and measured voice with which you make the 'dowling' announcement is the one I use after I throw a wall-eyed, full-on banshee fit. I laughed and hope that is not the case for you.