Give Basic Closet Doors A Snazzy And Affordable Upgrade With A Unique DIY Idea

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Closet doors are often neglected when it comes to interior design. Most people simply accept the dull builder-grade closet doors that are there when they move in and don't attempt to add any flair. In some cases, closet doors take up an entire bedroom wall, leaving no room for art or other visually interesting decor. Although they can be boring, closet doors are a necessary architectural feature that can be accentuated with a little creativity.  

To liven up your closet doors, think beyond paint and add some beaded wood trim. Beaded or bobbin trim is a classic wood detail that will add dimension and style to your rooms. It is currently a popular choice for livening up frames, wall panels, and furniture. These round wood beads resemble a string of pearls and will add a touch of class to any door frame. Best of all, adding bobbin trim to your closet door is an inexpensive project you can complete over a weekend, but the results will look high end.

Beaded trim comes in different forms so you can find the one that works best for your project (and budget). Most premade bobbin trim has beads on the smaller side, so if you want large beads like the ones in the video, you'll need to construct your own. These Juvale half wooden spheres come in packs of 100 and can be adhered to a thin wood board (the same width as your beads) using hot glue or a construction adhesive. Or skip this step altogether and purchase the Nuanchu decorative half wooden beads trim. To attach the trim to your wall or door, use construction adhesive or a nail gun. This Leinuosen flexible molding trim comes with an adhesive backing, and its flexibility makes it a great choice for arched doorframes. 

Once you've used trim to elevate your closet door, consider using it elsewhere in your room for a cohesive look. Extend the same beaded trim DIY to other doors in the space. You can continue the beaded trim along all of the trim work in the room, including the baseboards, upper molding, or wall panels. Use it to add interest to a boring dresser, or along the frames of all the artwork in the space to tie the look together.  

There are many ways to customize this DIY for your space. You can put beaded trim around the edge of the doorframe, or on top of the frame itself. You can also place it directly on the door front. If you have a louvered closet door or a door with recessed panels, use beaded trim to frame the architectural details. Beaded trim is also useful for faking the look of panels on a flat-front door (in this instance, use painter's tape to lay out the pattern before adhering the trim). You can also exchange the beaded trim for a different wood trim. Search "chair rail molding" at your favorite hardware store for options. 

You can further personalize the look with paint. Stunning trim color ideas include painting your trim and door contrasting colors, complementary colors, or the same color. Contrasting colors and complementary colors (different shades of the same color family) will allow the beaded trim to pop, while using a monochromatic color scheme will make it look like the trim is built into the door. Paint the trim before attaching to the wall if painting it a different color, otherwise, attach to the wall and then paint the door and trim together.