There are three ways people do this at home. Two of them involve cutting a hole in something you own. This page shows what each one actually looks like, including the bits that go wrong, so you can decide before you start rather than halfway through with a craft knife in your hand.
Many people searching for ways to create a glory hole at home are looking for a setup that is private, discreet, and easy to install. While traditional glory holes were built into permanent walls, modern setups can be created using simple DIY methods or portable structures.
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In this guide you'll learn exactly how to make a glory hole step-by-step, including common DIY methods people use and how to set up ready-made portable options.
If you want the easiest solution, you can skip DIY construction entirely and use a portable glory hole kit. These setups install in seconds without cutting walls or furniture.
The one number worth getting right. Measure standing height at the hip, not eye level, and mark it before you commit. Every DIY build we have seen fail was cut too high. You can pad up from a low opening. You cannot uncut a high one.
Common DIY Glory Hole Methods People Use
People create DIY glory holes in many different ways depending on how temporary or permanent they want the setup to be. Below are the most common methods used at home.
Method 1: Using a Room Divider
A folding room divider is one of the easiest ways to create a temporary partition. These dividers already stand upright and can be modified quickly.
What you'll need- Folding room divider panel
- Marker or pencil
- Measuring tape
- Utility knife or box cutter
- Tape or sandpaper
- Place the room divider in a stable location where both sides can be accessed.
- Stand behind the divider and determine a comfortable height for the opening.
- Mark a circle or oval on the divider using a marker.
- Carefully cut the opening using a utility knife.
- Smooth the edges with sandpaper or cover them with tape to prevent rough edges.
- Position the divider so both sides are accessible.
The advantage of this method is that the divider can simply be folded and stored when not in use.
Method 2: Curtain and Tension Rod Setup
Another popular DIY method uses tension rods and heavy curtains to create a temporary wall.
What you'll need- Two or three tension rods
- Heavy curtain or blackout fabric
- Scissors or utility knife
- Tape or grommets
- Install a tension rod near the ceiling and another closer to the floor.
- Hang a heavy curtain or thick fabric across the rods.
- Pull the curtain tight so it forms a stable partition.
- Mark the position where the opening should be.
- Cut a small circular opening in the fabric.
- Reinforce the edges with tape or grommets to prevent tearing.
This setup is extremely popular for apartments because it requires no drilling and can be removed instantly.
A raw cut edge in foam board or fabric frays, catches and gets uncomfortable fast. If you are building your own, hem it, tape it or bind it. If you skip this step you will notice within about ten minutes.
Method 3: Foam Board or Drywall Panel
For a sturdier setup, some people create a removable wall using foam board or drywall sheets.
What you'll need- Foam board or drywall sheet
- Measuring tape
- Pencil or marker
- Utility knife or hole saw
- Sandpaper
- Measure the space where the partition will be placed.
- Cut the foam board or drywall to fit that space.
- Stand the panel upright or secure it within a doorway frame.
- Mark the location for the opening.
- Cut the opening carefully using a utility knife or hole saw.
- Smooth the edges with sandpaper.
This option provides a much sturdier structure than fabric or room dividers.
Ready made kits compared, side by side
GLORY HOLE WALL
Doorway kit, tension mounted, no drilling
Fits most doorways between 28 and 32 inches and goes up in about a minute. Nothing is screwed into anything, so it comes down just as fast and lives in a cupboard as a rolled curtain.
See the doorway kit
BOOTH 360
Freestanding booth on a metal frame
The answer when there is no usable doorway, or when you want it standing in the middle of a room rather than pinned to the architecture. Freestanding, so it works anywhere with floor space.
See the booth
GLORY HANDS ON
Door mount curtain with dual hand slits, plus mask and bag
The hand slits are sewn with zips rather than cut, so they close flat when you do not want them. This is the detail DIY builds get wrong and the reason people upgrade after their first attempt.
See the kitHow to Set Up a Ready-Made Glory Hole Kit
Instead of building a DIY structure, many people now choose a portable glory hole kit . These setups are designed specifically for quick installation and stability.
Step 1: Choose the Right Room
Select a private room where interruptions are unlikely. Bedrooms or spare rooms typically work best.
Step 2: Assemble the Structure
Most portable kits use simple frames or tension systems that can be assembled in a few minutes.
Follow the included instructions to connect the frame pieces or expand the structure.
Step 3: Position the Setup
Place the structure in a location where both sides can be accessed comfortably.
Make sure there is enough space for movement on both sides of the partition.
Step 4: Check Stability
Before using the setup, make sure the structure is stable and standing on a flat surface.
A properly positioned setup should feel solid and balanced.
| DIY build | Ready made kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Time to first use | An afternoon, plus a trip out for materials | About a minute |
| Edge finish | Cut, so it frays unless you hem or tape it | Stitched |
| Hand openings | Another cut, another edge to finish | Sewn in with zips on some kits |
| Takes down in | Depends what you cut up | A minute, back into a bag |
| Reversible | No. You cut a hole in a thing you own. | Yes |
| Where it lives after | Wherever a panel with a hole in it can live | Rolled in a cupboard |
The honest summary is that DIY wins on cost and nothing else. If you are building one to try the idea before committing, build it out of something you do not mind ruining.
Portable Kits vs DIY Setups
- DIY setups require cutting materials and building partitions
- Portable kits install in minutes
- Portable options can be stored away easily
- No permanent modifications to walls or furniture
Explore available setups here:
Browse Portable Glory Hole Kits
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you make a glory hole at home?
Yes. Many people create DIY setups using room dividers, curtains, or removable wall panels.
What is the easiest method?
Using a portable kit is the easiest option because it requires no construction.
Are portable setups discreet?
Yes. Most can be assembled and removed quickly.
Glory Hole Legality, Safety & Etiquette
Are glory holes legal?
In private, between consenting adults, a glory hole set up in your own home is legal in most places — it’s simply two adults choosing how to be intimate on private property. The legal grey areas are public and commercial settings: glory holes in public restrooms, parks, or unlicensed venues can fall under public-indecency, lewd-conduct or trespassing laws, and recording anyone without their explicit consent is illegal almost everywhere. Laws vary by country, state and city, so check the rules where you live. (This is general information, not legal advice.)
Are glory holes safe?
A home glory hole is as safe as any other sexual activity when you cover the basics: only play with consenting adults, agree on boundaries and a stop signal beforehand, use protection (condoms or dental dams) since you may not see your partner, keep the surface and any toys clean, and make sure the panel or privacy curtain is sturdy with no sharp edges. The big advantage of an at-home setup over an anonymous public one is simple: you choose who’s on the other side.
What’s the etiquette for using a glory hole?
Agree on consent and limits up front, signal clearly what you do and don’t want, use protection, check in rather than assume, and clean up afterwards. If anonymity is part of the appeal, respect it — but enthusiastic consent and a bit of aftercare still apply, exactly like any other shared sexual experience.
