When the time comes that you want to find the best place to hide and install a safe in your home, you have to decide carefully about where you’re going to locate it.
Obviously, you want it somewhere secure but also in a spot that you can easily access when you need to. You’ll also want to ensure that it’s installed correctly and bolted down for extra security.
Behind A Bookcase
If you have a tall bookcase in your living area, that’s not too difficult to move, installing a safe behind this will keep it out of view from intruders.
Under The Stairs
The alcove under your stairs is the perfect spot for installing a money safe, especially if you place a small piece of furniture or a picture in front of it.
Inside A Wardrobe
You can also hide your safe in the wardrobe in a bedroom, making sure it’s in a spot that’s not easily visible when someone opens the door. Try to avoid the main bedroom and choose a secondary one instead.
Behind A Large Piece Of Artwork
Concealing a key safe behind a large painting or framed print is one of the more common spots where homeowners have their safe installed.
Under The Sink In Your Kitchen, Bathroom Or Laundry
A less common spot is under the sink in the kitchen, laundry or bathroom. It’s unlikely that an intruder is going to look for it there. If you have a broom closet in the laundry, this could also work. It’s best to invest in a fireproof safe, if you’re installing it in the kitchen.
In The Linen Cupboard
A linen cupboard is also a great place for concealing a home safe, where not many people are going to look for it, especially if you put some nicely rolled towels in front of it.
Inside A Cabinet In Your Home Office
If you have a credenza or filing cabinet in your home office, you might want to locate the safe either inside or behind one of these, to keep it well out of sight.
Tips From Your Local Locksmith
- Always make sure that the safe installation is secure by bolting it down to the floor and the wall.
- Make sure that the safe’s location cannot be seen from outside by installing it well away from any windows.
- If you have a security system installed with surveillance cameras, place the safe somewhere the camera can see.
- Avoid installing a gun safe in your garage, even if you think it’s secure, because it may not be as burglar-proof as you think. Plus, you’ll be exposing the contents to weather extremes such as heat and cold, as well as possible flooding.
Need Help Installing Your Safe?
At Amalgamated Locksmiths, we’ve installed hundreds of safes, both in private homes and business premises. Our mobile locksmith Melbourne knows how to install a safe securely and can guide you as to the perfect location in your home or office. We can even supply you with a suitable safe from the range that we carry. Just give us a call on (03) 9419 6922, and we’d be more than happy to help.