When cabinets get too friendly

I recently designed a bespoke cabinet for a client who wanted a hidden wine rack. Imagine my surprise when I opened it up to deliver and found it had room for a whole case! I guess some cabinets just can’t keep secrets. Have any of you encountered a piece that surprised you like that?

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That’s hilarious! It’s like that cabinet was holding a party without your invitation — i once built a bookshelf that turned out to have a hidden drawer — perfect for stashing snacks during movie night.

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That’s wild! I once built a custom entertainment center with a hidden compartment for snacks, but I had no idea it could also fit a whole bottle of wine. It’s funny how furniture can end up being more multifunctional than we intended.

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