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samnava1

Love this idea!

12 years ago
It's so quirky and cute and unexpected. Question: What's behind the hole? Is the hole cut out of the floorboard only, and drywall is directly behind it, or does it go deeper than that?
Nob Hill: French Victorian · More Info
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  • PRO
    12 years ago
    We made a little plywood box and painted it black, so it is an actual "room" in the stud cavity. Be careful - as the saying goes: "If you build it… they will come."

    Comments (6)

    • 12 years ago
      LOL! Yes, and I am just about paranoid enough to believe that, unfortunately! Thanks for your quick response!
    • 11 years ago

      What is the height of the baseboards?

    • 10 years ago
      Lol! Love that mouse hole!!! Such a fun idea!!!
    • PRO
      10 years ago

      Thank you! It was a dream of the homeowner to have an homage to her favorite childhood book. The whole team got on board and had fun with it!

    • 10 years ago

      If you notice one day that the edge of the hole is ''greasy'', you could be sure that you have at least one new family member!!

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