“I saw this tiny door at my neighbor’s house. I’m so confused. What is it for?”

A frequent misunderstanding about these little doors is that they were fashioned as hidden pathways or hiding places. Although the truth is somewhat more ordinary, the concept of secret rooms and underground operations gives these ancient homes an aura of mystique. Another common misconception is that this door conceals a space for stowing bags. It would be logical to put it next to a closet. It seems like the space isn’t big enough to accommodate a large luggage, particularly when the previous ones didn’t have wheels. Linen storage and ironing board space are two more often mentioned alternatives. However, in reality, the little doors had a functional purpose in the 1950s and 1960s and were not intended for clandestine reasons.