.....a not so modern mystery
Jib doors have been around for hundreds of years, once to hide secret passageways or rooms, but are making a big comeback in modern interiors as well. While the jib door may still be used to hide a secret room or passageway in today's interiors, it has taken on a new use to blend in without disturbing the aesthetic of a space - such as if you are fortunate enough to have the luxurious hand-painted wallpaper of de Gournay grace your walls and would hate to take away from its beauty by having a door right in the middle.
Here are a few of my favorites I am currently swooning over.....one day
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| Photo credit unknown | Pauline Rothschild peering from jib door |
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Now typically I would certainly leave installing a jib door to a professional, but if you happen to be pretty confident in your craftsmanship skills involving building and woodwork, then I have found a source for you to attempt to do it yourself here.
I would love to hear how you have used a jib door or would plan to use one in your home - I am definitely adding this to the wish list for a future abode!
Happy Thursday!
