James Bond Wishes He Had One

Okay, so maybe that’s a bit of an overstatement, but can’t you just see this in a James Bond movie?

When the designers of the Parade Home looked at the plans, they knew something special needed to be done with the space that was created behind the wall of the small study. The shape of the space meant that it could not be used for a traditional room, but it was just the right size for a safe room.

The term “safe room” may have been popularized by Jody Foster but it is actually just a room where a homeowner can place safe(s) that is/are hidden from someone attempting to burglarize the home. In this particular house, the space is big enough for someone to hide in, but the door does not actually lock shut.

Of course, does it matter if the burglar can’t find the door or even any evidence of a room?!!

The “door” to this room is, in fact, a motorized cabinet that turns 360 degrees when a secret button hidden behind a book on the shelf, is pressed. What’s really neat about this cabinet is that it serves many purposes – wet bar, multimedia cabinet, door – pretty much as much as you can expect from a cabinet!

Is this practical for every home? Of course not. But what’s really great about this specialty cabinet is that it makes the most of the space while enhancing the lifestyle of the homeowner. And isn’t that what everyone is after? To find out more about the Custom Builder who built this, read about it here.

It’s The Little Things In Life

Sometimes, the smallest things can make the biggest difference. In this particular house, it’s the pass-through window from the wet bar to the media room.

I know, I know – how many readers worry about how to get the POPCORN FROM THE WET BAR TO THE MEDIA ROOM???!!!

Okay, so it seems a little silly. But put yourself in this house for just a moment. Pretend you are having a gathering of oh, say, 20 of your best friends. On Superbowl Sunday. And YOUR TEAM is in the playoffs.

That little window would become your new best friend. Beer. Nuts. Beer nuts. Cheese Puffs. Cheese dip. Whatever – now you can just hand it through the window! And while you’re out there playing bartender, you can also watch the game!

Depending on the layout of your home, this might be an idea that could be implemented in a variety of spaces. For instance, from the kitchen to the living room or from the kitchen to the dining room. If you have a media room and want to be able to pass things through without constantly opening and closing the door, this might be just what you are looking for.

The beauty of the pass-through window is that it slides ope, disappearing into the wall just like a sliding door – only smaller. And prettier.

It just seems to be one of those cool little things that makes life a little easier, your home a little cozier, and with very little trade-off in cost. It might, in fact, just enhance your lifestyle.