These examples of clever concealment with design elements, placement and wallpaper would even rival Maxwell Smart’s hidden doors. I love how these decorative design elements help to create an unbroken visual by making walls and doors disappear and conceal the clutter.
This example of Antonio Martins’ interior design converts utilitarian closets into captivating hall of mirrors and concealed workspaces. He even counted his client’s shoes to make sure they would fit behind the antique mirrored doors within his custom designed closet space. A bit methodical, yes, but can you imagine if you were the client and they didn’t all fit? That’s taking the extra precaution to make sure it works. I can relate because I try to be just as precise.
I’ve seen a closet converted computer space before, primarily in kitchens and for bill paying — perfect for tax time — but the idea above is brilliant to use on either side of the fireplace, within the family room. There are plenty of times that I’d wish I’d have a space just to get some computer work done without missing out on being around the energy of my family.
On a side note the “Fishes” wallpaper just happens to remind me of Casart’s fish wallcoverings. Proceeds from ours go to ongoing Gulf Coast Recovery efforts. A friend of mine was kind enough to give me a copy of her latest Coastal Living magazine with their mention of companies giving to this cause.
Here’s a link to more cleverly concealed workspaces via Houzz.
Another ingenious idea comes from Ruthie Sommers using beautiful deGournay wallpaper as a clever concealment to cover up the entire wall space, including the door, in House Beautiful’s March Issue. At first you don’t even notice that door is there. Try to imagine if it was not covered and what a visual disruption it would be, making it the focus rather than this idyllic scene.
Finally, why not wrap your entire walls in wallpaper? These happen to be historic landscapes painted by the famous artist, Fritz-Hugh Lane in this dining room featured in House Beautiful. This concept actually makes the walls disappear. Luckily, we can do something similar at Casart Coverings — not only with our own artwork on repositionable wallcoverings but with your photos. You can remove them when you want, no paste or mess or commitment and even change them out seasonally. How cool and practical is that?
— Ashley
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