These DIY Closet Doors Add A Touch Of Vintage Charm To Your Space

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Adding vintage charm to your home is often all about the small details. It's expressed through the gilded mirrors, ornate wall sconces, aged books lining your shelves, or vintage hardware on cabinet doors. But if you want to take it one step further, get creative with your vintage details by adding unique elements to unexpected places. In the bedroom, curating the perfect vintage-inspired space is more than just opting for the old-school bedroom trend of canopy beds or decorating with vintage textiles. It's also about giving attention to places like your plain closet doors, and adding millwork details can exude a sense of luxury and add a dainty touch.

Knowing what millwork is and how it can add a decorative touch to your home is practically a must for vintage-inspired spaces. However, it's best to think beyond just your walls. Millwork details can be implemented nearly anywhere, but on the closet doors, they add another layer of visual depth and introduce a tactile element to your bedroom. TikToker TheDaintyLife, shared a DIY closet door transformation that brought a touch of whimsy. Using millwork bows and moldings, she created stunning decorative doors. For those wondering about her inspiration, she said, "It's inspired by the Rococo armoire from Restoration Hardware." However, rather than spending hundreds or thousands on a prebuilt piece, you can save money by DIYing your own version. Appliqués, inlays, and trim can be as affordable as five to thirty dollars apiece, depending on the quality and manufacturer.

To create these delicate textural details on the closet doors, you'll want to draw some inspo from the wall trend that adds dimension and style, using trim and millwork to create gorgeous designs. Start by taking measurements of your closet doors to find the dimensions for the trim pieces. You could also use masking tape to mock up your design and help you configure the proper lengths. Next, source unfinished moldings from Home Depot, Lowe's, Amazon, or a local home improvement retailer, and paint them to match your doors. Narrow, delicate moldings less than two inches wide are best for closet doors. Then, use wood glue adhesive to attach them to the closet doors. If there are any gaps, you can use wood filler to smooth the edges.

Next, source some appliqués that suit the design you're going for. This birch acanthus onlay from Home Depot would look wonderful if you prefer decorative corners. The TikToker shared that she sourced the bow-shaped millwork from Amazon, using appliqués from the Ekena Millwork Store. To attach the pieces, use wood glue and cover gaps with wood filler. Once your millwork has set, paint the doors, trim, and appliqués in the same color to create a custom-built look. If you're hoping to achieve a more edgy vibe with a vintage twist, try color drenching your closet and moldings in a deep jewel tone and sealing with a gloss coat.