Give Your Door A Colorful Makeover With Moroccan Charm

We've said it before, and we'll say it again: Doors are an overlooked design element. Paint them, and they'll instantly freshen up the space. Add some paneling, and you've got a timeless look. Or, take a cue from one TikTok user and stick Moroccan tiles on any basic door to make it sing. It's easy and, best of all, doesn't cause permanent changes if you're a renter.

There are tons of creative ways to give your doors a fresh new look without any paint, but this one packs a big punch in terms of color and personality. Moroccan tiles sport vibrant tones, intricate patterns, and antique charm. They're often handmade from clay, but for the sake of keeping things renter-friendly and simple, we'll take the peel-and-stick approach. To determine how many stickers you'll need, calculate the surface area of your door by multiplying its width by its length; for example, a standard 80-inch by 30-inch door has a surface area of 2,400 inches. Then, calculate the area of a single sticker; a 4-inch square sticker has an area of 16 inches. Divide the larger number by the smaller to see how many tiles you'll need to jazz up your door (in this case, 150).

The first order of business is to pick your stick-on Moroccan tiles. There are heaps of options to choose from, so where to start? Perhaps you'd like to create a cohesive color palette in your home, so choose this 16-piece set of Didauser Gray Tile Stickers to match your neutral interior scheme. Or maybe you want to turn your boring hallway door into a focal point with something bright and varied. The multi-colored 25-piece Jacklove Moroccan Tile Sticker Set might do the trick in this case. Tailor your choice to a style and color combination you like — Moroccan tiles are versatile enough to look fab in just about any interior style, be it traditional, modern, or something in between.

Prepare the door by wiping it clean with a sponge and letting it dry. Install the stickers one by one, making sure to space out each tile a couple of millimeters for a more realistic look. Once you reach the door handle, remove it, cut the backplate section out of one tile, and then reattach the handle; this will ensure a seamless look.

You don't have to cover both sides of the door if you only want to decorate your home with Mediterranean style on one side. You can even apply the tiles only around the door frame to test the waters. Just keep in mind that although they're usually waterproof, these tiles aren't made to withstand the elements, so you should avoid using them on exterior doors.