No, no trap doors or hidden passageways are required.
How would you design it?
The toughest part of this design is getting started.
Credit:Brie Williams / Interior Designer: Amanda Louise Campbell
Peek into their ideas to jumpstart your imagination and create a unique vision for your own secret room.
This room would also serve a double purpose as a meditation space and function as a hammam.
Design-wise, the room would have warm, soothing tones and natural materials to create a calming atmosphere.
Credit: Brie Williams
Inspiration for this design comes from my passion for wellness and holistic health.
Stepping inside, you’d be enveloped by a vibrant forest-like atmosphere.
The air would be filled with the soothing scents of nature, thanks to scented misters.
The centerpiece would be a stunning flower garden, bringing a burst of color and tranquility.
To add a touch of mystery and excitement, hidden entryways like a disguised bookshelf door would be incorporated.
The walls of my secret room are painted in deep emerald greens and rich, chocolate browns.
Credit: Brie Williams
Hanging from the ceiling are faux pothos vines intertwined with twinkling fairy lights.
When I close my eyes, the magic of my secret room comes to life!
Scattered throughout are very large, decorative stones.
The large stones help my space feel safe and grounded.
I can hear the waterfall in the distance.
Theres also rustling leaves that brush my feet as I make my way through this paradise.
Theres also hints of adventure and spirit in my Jumanji-style hideout.
In my secret room, I feel a sense of escape and wonder.
My imagination knows no bounds.
One minute theres monkeys swinging through the trees!
The next minute Im getting swept up by a breeze coming through the small, green mosaic style windows.
Its as if all my dulled senses are turned back on.
This is my secret room to sleep, read, and hide for a while.
These interviews have been edited for length and clarity.
Creating Your Own Secret Room
No idea was too big or small for these experts.
And it shouldnt be for you, either!
Close your eyes and let your imagine run wild.
What do you see?
Is it an indoor-outdoor living space that blends nature with safety and comfort?
Is it a temperature controlledself-care roomstocked with spa supplies?
