We All Need a Secret Wardrobe Like Kate Hudson’s—Here’s How She Did It

And a few other ideas for your own hidden closet.
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There are few things cooler than having a secret door somewhere in your home. It’s a childhood dream (especially if you read your copy of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe into tatters) that has managed to sneak its way into adulthood. Most of the time, we’ll see doors sneakily covered in wallpaper or paint but Kate Hudson’s home recently earned a spot on our moodboard. In a recent Instagram post, the actress shared a peek at her Golden Globes outfit and while she looked incredible, we couldn’t take our eyes off of her mirrored entryway.

In an older TikTok, she gave viewers an unintentional dressing room tour and the people noticed something else: a dancing pole (hence the need for a massive wall of mirrors). The mirror itself is important in a move like this. If you go for simple glass sheets, it gives off “sweaty gym lined with dumbbell rack” vibes. Hudson opted for a style with an embellished border, and the door panel boasts a grid pattern that looks a whole lot like window panes, adding a whole new layer to the illusion.

Mirrors can be expensive and not entirely renter-friendly. Luckily, there are plenty of other ways to hide a door in your own space. A simple coat of paint that matches the surrounding walls is an easy way to get the look. For something a bit more unique, take a cue from this London home’s bedroom where the walls—and door—are swathed in a de Gournay wallpaper. The result is a gem box of a sleeping situation. If you’re up for more of a project, take some inspiration from the workspace lurking at the bottom of the stairs (and adjoining slide!) of this California home. One of the owners, a screenwriter, uses the office for heads-down work and the bookcase door blends right into the wall, ensuring no one will bust in and disrupt his creative flow.