Every item on this page was hand-picked by a House Beautiful editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.Adding character to your home is one of the most rewarding experiences for any design-loving homeowner or renter. But it can be daunting too. There are so many big possibilitiesfrom painting the walls to replacing the old applianceswhen youre working on a home upgrade that its easy to overlook the small changes that can actually bring a lot of uniqueness to your space. Designers looking back at vintage home trends for inspiration.Theres a lot to love about historic homes, and were especially big fans of the intricate details in them. So we asked designers who regularly restore and renovate them to share the vintage design details they want to see more of in homes of any age today. These finishing touches can make a room more charming, historically accurate, and elevated. Best of all? Most of them are renter friendly and relatively affordable. Keep reading to see what old home trends are ready for a comeback.Related StoriesAntique FurnitureDesigned by Christina Salway. Erin LittleDesigned by Ward + Gray.Kelly MarshallIn a world of mass-produced particleboard furniture, antique pieces hold a special place in many designers hearts. Christie Ward of Ward + Gray likes to give vintage pieces new purposes that better work in modern life. We looked to a vintage wardrobe to create a custom bar cabinet for our clients in this West Village townhouse, she says. We found it on auction for a really great price and refurbished it to include a mini fridge below and a sink to create the perfect bar in their snug room.High-Quality HardwareDesigned by Patrick Ahearn Architect.Taylor AllegriniDesigned by Fort Design Studio.DAN PIASSICK Its the details you touch and feellike doorknobs and cabinet pullsthat really give your home a sense of history, says Mike Tartamella, managing principal of Patrick Ahearn Architect. We like living finishes on hardware of quality, which are a big deal and can be easily swapped in for builder-grade parts, he says. Think oil rubbed bronze and unlacquered brassfinishes that will patina over time that help to indicate a homes character.Marea Clark of Marea Clark Interiors calls out drop pulls specifically if youre looking to incorporate period-appropriate hardware. She explains that vintage knobs and pulls bring a sense of soul to a home and can bring much-needed character into even the most basic of new builds.SkiffersMany vintage home details were designed to help prevent damage. Wainscoting was originally as much about saving walls from scuffs as it was about adding a pretty detail. Similarly, skiffers, or corner protectors, were fitted onto the corners of walls and baseboards to protect them from blemishes. Traditionally made of brass, theyre available in a wide range of metals to match the rest of the hardware in your home.Floor RegistersTaylor AllegriniFloor registers, or air-conditioning vent covers, are some of the simplest, smallest details that homeowners tend to forget about, says Tartamella. They elevate the experience of a practical, functional element in a home and, depending on style, can add back vintage character that may have been lost in prior renovations, he adds. Choose historically inspired cast iron registers, or keep it a little lighter with simple wooden ones that blend into wood floors.Intricate WoodworkDesigned by the Brownstone Boys.Christian TorresDesigned by Christina Salway.Erin LittleIf youre even the slightest fan of home renovation videos on social media, youve seen people adding intricate picture frame molding and medallions to their walls and ceilings. The Brownstone Boys, aka husbands and business partners Barry Bordelon and Jordan Slocum, say this type of woodwork is exactly what they want to see more of in homesand it isnt expensive to do. What we love most is how accessible these details can bewhether youre restoring original features or adding them to a newer home, Bordelon says. They instantly elevate the design without feeling overly fussy.Related Stories Shutters and Window BoxesTaylor AllegriniIts not just whats on the inside that counts. Scaled shutters and window boxes upgrade the exterior of your home. Tartamella explains that while shutters were originally designed for functionality and are mainly just for aesthetics today, they can still add character to your home. Pro tip: You may not ever plan to shut them, but its crucial to get shutters that are properly scaled to the windows so they look authentic. Make sure to choose gutter dogs (the cute name for the hardware that holds them in place) to match your homes style too.Push PlatesHave you ever looked at a white door in your house and noticed oil and dirt stains where you consistently push it open? Well, push plates are meant to prevent those. Youve probably seen modern versions on push-to-open doors, but the antique ones are much more intricate and lovely. These vintage hardware pieces are flat, typically rectangular plates of metal designed to be installed above the door knob so the natural oils from your hand dont rub off on the door paint or wood.Follow House Beautiful on Instagram and TikTok.