![How to conceal a large inswing door in a light-filled foyer](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584048476834-FJEUSVX3D2EXMXKYB2HY/2019_0313-SterchiMainSt-062-13.jpg)
Secret Door in Barrel-Vaulted Foyer
![How to conceal a large inswing door in a light-filled foyer](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584048476834-FJEUSVX3D2EXMXKYB2HY/2019_0313-SterchiMainSt-062-13.jpg)
How to conceal a large inswing door in a light-filled foyer
![Extending the picture frame into the opening helps obscure the jamb depth needed to reach the inswing door](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584048521282-GO0ZL7KGFLX3ZRYCKAF0/2019_0313-SterchiMainSt-061-13.jpg)
Extending the picture frame into the opening helps obscure the jamb depth needed to reach the inswing door
![The concept illustration](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584048561618-P8RZ88L119XLDIDZFJCE/Johnston-+Foyer+Picture+Door+1.jpg)
The concept illustration
![Secret-door-detail.jpg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584048646971-SNZIGBM6WF8HBL95U6EL/Secret-door-detail.jpg)
![2019_0313-SterchiMainSt-063-13.jpg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584048607081-Q3R8EKH87TL3PR71YQJ7/2019_0313-SterchiMainSt-063-13.jpg)
![A stout jamb, supporting the angled picture frame and heavy solid-core door](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584048785481-K45JJSSAT0YRJ4N56K35/Johnston-+Foyer+Picture+Door+2.jpg)
A stout jamb, supporting the angled picture frame and heavy solid-core door
![Applying picture molding to the jamb and blocking to support the baseboards](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584048819761-63HB704DO43HCZ0X0AHY/Johnston-+Foyer+Picture+Door+8.jpg)
Applying picture molding to the jamb and blocking to support the baseboards
![Building out the door so the picture frame and baseboard can continue across the opening](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584048858201-VPTA15C6GVI7N2JM92H8/Johnston-+Foyer+Picture+Door+5.jpg)
Building out the door so the picture frame and baseboard can continue across the opening
![Shop drawings of parts needed for the build-out](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584048890437-H7CDEVAXGZ3IL7QZZ8Q0/Johnston-+Foyer+Picture+Door+6.jpg)
Shop drawings of parts needed for the build-out
![Picture frame details and filler blocks for the jamb](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584048926394-MR3C7QJJFRLFV5K5WWGM/Johnston-+Foyer+Picture+Door+7.jpg)
Picture frame details and filler blocks for the jamb
![Positioning the hinges for even weight distribution and a smooth swing](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584048955001-9FI51TFRZBARE0QXHUXP/Johnston-+Foyer+Picture+Door+3.jpg)
Positioning the hinges for even weight distribution and a smooth swing
![Hinge ordering information](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584049002365-NRTSI03LF0NVQN534UE6/Johnston-+Foyer+Picture+Door+4.jpg)
Hinge ordering information
![Working out the framing, tile, and trim in a tight existing space](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584049033967-C5L3ADIW5MA2C9CIF8IW/Johnston-+Foyer%2C+Bath+Door+Section.jpg)
Working out the framing, tile, and trim in a tight existing space
![Main entrance and transom, precisely aligned with the vaulted ceiling](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584049074798-UITLRF4X6J309N6QOIB7/IMG_0962.jpg)
Main entrance and transom, precisely aligned with the vaulted ceiling
![Drawing attached to the custom entrance unit order](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584049116133-4584SH343NBIXEU6J93B/Johnston-+Entr.+Door+5.0.jpg)
Drawing attached to the custom entrance unit order
![Plans for framing the barrel-vaulted foyer within existing solid brick walls](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584049153500-2DSNEH67HIVS3LV6QN7F/Johnston-+Foyer+Con+Doc+1.jpg)
Plans for framing the barrel-vaulted foyer within existing solid brick walls
![Wall framing and how to align the plywood wall sheathing, so all joints occur behind trim boards](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584049191846-J4FFGFZQDUHXU58GXCGN/Johnston-+Foyer+Con+Doc+2.jpg)
Wall framing and how to align the plywood wall sheathing, so all joints occur behind trim boards
![Details for fabricating, sheathing, and trimming the barrel vault](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584049229380-9IHCIOFL7MS6LS030IQP/Johnston-+Foyer+Con+Doc+3.jpg)
Details for fabricating, sheathing, and trimming the barrel vault
![Scenes to help the team better understand an intricate design in a confined space](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c1ac1f94cde7a94e55498a6/1584049270838-FPXVCPRSOJ3ECZWIZ94B/Johnston-+Foyer+Con+Doc+4.jpg)
Scenes to help the team better understand an intricate design in a confined space