Yep, it only took 3 replies for this thread to head south. Well done. ...... Oh well, that's why I like it here.
@Nature Man, when you build drawers, if you have a rail (spredder bar), build in side supports to for a piece of 1/4" plywood. Nail it in. Instant hidden compartment. Don't make the drawers the full length of the cabinet depth.
another thing is to build your cabinet of piece of furniture with a Kick/Plynth, and make the bottom a good fit, but loose so it can be pulled up to support the hidey hole you're asking about.......... These are simple, but then there are many that are complex. You just have to find them. ........... Jerry (in Tucson)