How to Decorate an Entryway as Moroccan

Paint the entryway some of the warm, spicy hues that are highlighted in Moroccan decor. A fiery orange and red palette is a fitting backdrop for your entryway decor. If red or orange are too bright for you, consider toning it down a bit with a more neutral shades like terracotta and tan.

Install architectural elements. It's hard to miss the stately arches and domes that are the hallmark of Moroccan style buildings. If you cannot renovate your home to add architectural elements, fake it by creating a facade. Frame your door with plywood cut into a dome shape, paint it and add decorative molding. Alternatively, flank your door with scrolled iron window grates.

Replace your door with a heavy, dark-wood door featuring ornate inlays or carvings. A double door is most desirable, but a single door will do if it is dramatic enough. If you can't replace your door and are afraid it's too plain, paint it gold or a chocolate brown and add molding to create the illusion of architectural detail.

Lay an elaborate tile floor or mosaic. Moroccan tiles that feature intricate geometric patterns will set the stage upon entry to your home. This is an excellent opportunity to introduce some of the cool blues, whites and greens that Moroccan style often plays against the warm, sunny reddish colors. If you can't tile, add a rug with the same types of designs or paint a faux tile mosaic right on the floor if you're handy with a brush.

Place a wood table or bench in the entryway to welcome your guest. Select something with a stately shape or geometric carvings, or stained with a rich, dark wood color. A few Moroccan art accessories will tie in the theme. If you have wall space, hang a mirror with a Moroccan-style frame or a tapestry.

Add a finishing touch by hanging a lavish Moroccan-style lamp above your entryway as a crowning jewel.