The amazing secret rooms of TikTok
Users share their surprising hidden spaces

There's nothing TikTok loves more than a trend, and the latest viral hashtag, has users showing off the most clandestine rooms in their houses. From secret bunkers to hidden cinema rooms and concealed private balconies these spaces are sure to take you by surprise. Click or scroll to see the best #secretroom picks from the ever-popular trend...
An underground surprise

An underground surprise

Tucked away in the corner of the room is this ordinary-looking bookshelf that wouldn't attract any unusual attention. However, at the push of a button, the TikTok user can open up the shelves to reveal the secret within its walls.
An underground surprise

Behind the bookshelf sits a clandestine trap door that hides a secret room. Hidden away from prying eyes underground, the concrete bunker is the perfect prepper space with stocks of food, a working television, a comfortable sofa and even camping supplies should you need to make a quick escape in an emergency.
A home office with a secret

TikTok user Mollie Trainor always wanted a secret room, so her dream came true when she saw what was hiding behind this ordinary-looking bookshelf. Filled with ornaments and books, it looks more like a handy storage space than the entrance to a secret room.
A home office with a secret

A closer inspection of the bookshelf and a light push on one of the panels opens a door that leads through to a secret cinema room complete with sleek hardwood floors, a projector and comfy chairs. Could this be the best home office setup ever?
An unexpected amenity

This real estate developer recently took to TikTok to show off this super-luxury home. However, this is more than just a mega-mansion full of jaw-dropping amenities. The swanky home office not only boasts a sleek desk and backlit bookshelves, but also a secret within its walls.
An unexpected amenity

An unexpected amenity

A historic discovery

When TikTok user bearder1 stumbled across a surprise room in their new house, they teased the big reveal with their followers. Hidden behind a door in a spooky room, just a piece of wood hid the secret from the world. On getting enough views on his first video, it was time to reveal what lay in the depths of the house.
A historic discovery

A historic discovery

Hidden away in the corner of the bunker was also a chest. Dusty and old the explorer managed to open it to discover what was inside. Deep in the depths sat a trap, some more money and a wallet containing badges from the Yugoslav army. A home with a history, we can't help but wonder who used to live in the hideout.
A secret outside spot

A grand hallway with sweeping stairs, opulent marble floors and a chandelier, this entrance could belong in any mega-mansion. Whilst we are sure it's full of jaw-dropping amenities, TikTok user Giovanni Vasquez revealed a surprise that's hidden away upstairs.
A secret outside spot

A secret outside spot

A secret outside spot

Upon opening the doors you're greeted with a hidden balcony that looks like something out of a movie. With a quaint bistro dining set, the wrought-iron barrier is wrapped in a stunning floral garland. Overlooking the huge back garden, it's the perfect secret spot.
A hidden nook

This bedroom is dreamy in its own right, with a wood-panelled wall, romantic-style bed and a small shelving unit in the corner. However, on closer inspection, is there something about the shelves that scream secret room to you?
A hidden nook

Maggie Nickel revealed all in her TikTok post when she pulled back the shelf to reveal a whole new world. Complete with fairy lights, comfy soft furnishings and fun paper decorations, it's the ultimate secret den.
A clandestine space on a budget

By gently pulling on a book in her bookshelves, this TikTok user discovered a brand new space in her home. The tiny door leads through to an empty space that was in desperate need of a makeover...
A clandestine space on a budget

Every child's dream

Giving a quick tour of this small space in her family home, Angel Heffner decided to share a secret with her TikTok followers. The small bookkeeping area, which boasts a mural of a picture-perfect house isn't all it seems...
Every child's dream

By sliding the windowsill to the right, Angel unlocks every child's dream, which she also loved when she was a kid. Can you guess what's hiding behind the wood-panelled wall?
Every child's dream

A creepy discovery

As we've seen, bookcases can hide secret rooms, but what else can they conceal? This heavy-duty cabinet with dark wood and carved spindles was pulled open by Chad Sanchez to reveal a brick wall, but where does it lead?
A creepy discovery

The shelves open to reveal an enticing spiral staircase that's dotted with small openings, reminiscent of a fairytale castle. The stairs lead down to a brick corridor with an arched design – it's like something out of a magical film set!
A creepy discovery

A kitchen hiding a secret

A kitchen hiding a secret

TikTok user Ray, slowly opens the fridge door only to step inside! It is in fact a secret door that leads to an all-white tunnel and what looks like a hidden room. The perfect hideaway, no one would ever know you are there!
A clandestine time warp

When real estate manager and antiques hunter Jennifer Little moved some furniture around in the master bedroom of a recently visited home, little did she know that she would find a manhole hidden under the carpet. Concealed under a strip of carpet, what she discovered next was a huge surprise.
A clandestine time warp

The manhole had been hidden by this 400lb (181kg) mid-century sideboard, which was shifted by Jennifer's husband. Once the manhole cover was lifted away, it revealed a damp and dark space. It was time to delve down into the depths to take a look at what was sitting under the house.
A clandestine time warp

Once down there, it was revealed that a whole 1950s bunker was hidden under the home. Long left abandoned, the bunker was falling apart and filled with dust and rubble and no longer weather-proof. It had two bunk beds and even an old urinal with hooks sticking out from one of the walls.
A clandestine time warp

A secret living space

26-year-old Samantha Hartsoe got more than she bargained for when she unearthed a secret behind the mirror in her bathroom. After noticing an unexplained stream of cold air in the bathroom of her three-bedroom apartment on New York’s Roosevelt Island, she realised the icy draft was coming from behind her mirror. So she went on to investigate...
A secret living space

After lifting the mirror away from the wall, it revealed a gaping hole in the studwork. After a closer look, Samantha realised not was all what it seemed, when she spotted an empty room...
A secret living space

After venturing into the room, Samantha discovered that it was in fact an entire three-bedroom apartment. With a discarded porcelain toilet, along with rubbish bags full of belongings, she even found a half-empty bottle of water abandoned on the staircase. Spread over two floors, Samantha came to the conclusion that nobody lived in the apartment, and left feeling rather perplexed!
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