Q&A for How to Make a Secret Place in Your Room

Sure! It's great to have somewhere you can go for a little privacy, especially at your age.

No. Study tables and desks are more obvious places in bedrooms, unless you can hide under or behind it, somehow. Corners and less obvious places are the best places to create a hideout.

I wouldn't risk it since that could present a fire hazard.

Hang a large sheet or tapestry off the side of your bed (securing the sheet by tucking it under your mattress). This makes a curtain/wall so you have a closed off space underneath. It’s a nice, large space you can fill with whatever you want.

That would be extremely difficult because you'd probably have to cut open the wall with power tools. Definitely talk this over with your parents before doing anything.

Do you have a closet you could use? You could also try to secure the cables under your desk with zip ties so they're out of your way and use that space.

Use furniture to make yourself a nook. A closet always works, too.

If you've already got a secret place in mind, just ask your sibling if it's okay if you use that space, and ask them politely to respect your privacy while you're in there. You could even ask them to help you set it up, and then the two of you could take turns using it.

Use a large piece of posterboard and paint it to your taste. Design some different patterns on paper and use a thumbtack to secure it onto the posterboard. This will allow you to experiment with different designs.

Making a passageway is risky, especially if your hideout is inside, so instead create a way to get inside that is not obvious.

Just move stuff around until you've got enough space. You could always store some stuff under your bed or in another area of your room, or just move stuff out of your closet while you're using it for your secret place, then move it back when you're done.

If you have a closet, you can clear a spot inside it to use.

Hang a sheet or curtain over the door area. You can use tape to attach the sheet, a staple gun (if you're allowed), or you could just drape the sheet over the rod in your closet and hide behind it.

Under your daybed is a great spot for a secret place. If that's not suitable, you could consider under your desk, in a cupboard, or behind some shelves.

You could hide under your bed, desk, or in your cupboard. It doesn't even have to be secret; you can set up a blanket fortress in the middle of your room or follow step 2.

If you can crawl under your bed without being too squished and you can fit items there, you can create your secret place under the bed.

It's annoying when clothes brush against your face. You could either move your secret space or adjust where your clothes hang.

Behind a book or among books would be the best option. Hiding it in your cupboard, on a shelf, or out of sight also works well.

Yes, a 7-year-old probably will, but you may need to set it up for them. If the child is introverted, it can be a nice spot for reading or relaxing. If they are extroverted and have friends over, make it more spacious to accommodate more children.

You could try removing your clothes one at a time or taking the bin out when it's empty. If that doesn't work, consider using furniture to create a nook; it doesn't necessarily have to be secret.

Bring in some rugs and pillows to make it more comfortable. Remember, it doesn't have to be in your room or secret. If you're looking for a quiet, small place, consider making a blanket fortress or follow step 2.

Consider adding a reward for cleaning, making it a game where you level up by cleaning, or listening to music to make the process more enjoyable.

You can use a clothes cupboard as a secret place. If you remove the clothes, it can be a good hiding spot since it's out of the way.

He would probably notice unless you have a large bedroom and a very good hiding spot. Remember, you don't have to limit yourself to just the bedroom.

It depends on where you hide it and how long you keep it hidden. Most likely, someone will find it unless you have a really good hiding spot.

If you can fit yourself and some belongings in that small closet, then yes, it can be a great hiding place since it's out of the way.

Yes, these items can help create a very cozy atmosphere. It doesn't have to be completely secret, and you can follow step 2 in the article for the best results.

Yes, you can create a secret place under your bed if there's enough space and it's not too dusty.

If you have space to do so behind your bed, then why not? This could be an excellent disguise for your secret spot if people can only see the bed and think that there is nothing else there. Just be careful that the bed can't be accidentally moved and squash you when you're in the secret room.

If you have a small room and you have a big closet, then you can make the bottom shelf of the closet your secret spot.