Curtain rod and curtain across the archway to the vestibule. A fabric of your choice should give you sweeter dreams.

Hmmm...how about some removable wallpaper? And maybe some tinted film over the glass bits? But its yellow glass isnt it...hmm...

I was going to say removable wall paper but Operator beat me to it.

OR

Couldn't ask your landloard if you could paint the inside of the door? They might not be willing to let you paint it an interesting colour but white would be nicer than the mottled ugly wood you've got now.

Then if you were allowed to paint, you could add a fabric panel or some sort of nice wreath. (or you could add a fabric panel to it now without painting)

OR

What about adding a removable mirror to the door?

Not sure what do to about the orange glass though. If you did paint it white it may not look so bad or if you added a fabric panel maybe it could have orange in it and make it work with the glass.

curtain, although a puppy would cheer you up too.

I had the same problem when I lived in a dorm. I framed a poster and hung it with velcro command strips (so it wouldn't damage the door). It completely blocked out the light coming in from the hallway and still matched the style of my room.

Move your bed.

Ask if you can paint the inside a neutral color and put window film over the glass parts. If you can't paint, hang some sort of fabric on the inside of the door, if you don't want to block off the whole archway with a curtain. Love that arch.

Also ask if you can spray paint the hardware.

A predominantly white or white (to go with your entry mirror) heavy fabric curtain to keep out the light. If he'll let you do holes for a rod. Treat it like the window was clear.

OR rearrange your furniture so your bed doesn't face the door. Even easier.

hang a nice fabric roman shade over the window panels on the inside of the door?

Embrace it,and take inspiration from bettershelter's Steve Jones!
http://www.5415monterey.com/#

QUOTE: Any suggestions on inexpensive ways to spruce up this shabby door that won't offend the landlord?

What's your definition of landlord friendly? What is outlined in your lease? If your lease is an issue, make your choices & take them to your landlord ANYWAY & ask for approval. You might be pleasantly surprised.

If you hit a roadblock there, skip paint & instead grab some fabric of your choosing & some some spray starch & cover that door if it offends you. It is easily reversible and undetectable after removal with a quick wipe-down with a damp sponge.

On to the yellowy-orange window panels....is it the color you dislike or the light that disturbs you? A light issue is a no-brainer but if it's simply the color, head to your nearest craft store & pick up some faux stained glass paint & change the color, maybe even add a design. . Looks like the real thing & peels right off when you're ready to move.

Where there's a will, there's a way :)

Contact paper is much less expensive than removable wallpaper and comes in a variety of solid colors which might be more appropriate for a door. Window film is definitely a great option for the panels.

contact paper in a pretty print

A couple of options:
* Hang a tall mirror on the door (use the bathroom mirror brackets) This would reflect some light from your window into this dark corner.
* Hang a chalkboard or bulletin board on the door to help you remember things as you're walking out the door.
* Hang an over-the-door shoe pocket organizer for shoes, scarves, and stuff.
* Look into over-the-door shelving options (often used for pantry doors) to corral your stuff.

Note: If you opt for an over-the-door solution, make sure the hooks at the top are the right width for your door before buying.

bright fabric (can't beat ikea for price and selection) spray starched on and mirror cut to size and velcroed or hot glued in place...

Bead curtain? Noooo, maybe too tacky, eh? Maybe cover the windows.

My first thought was artwork, in a lightweight poster frame hung with a command strip, but you'd probably need something really tall and skinny.

IKEA's panel curtains might look nice, and are probably about the right width. I've attached fabric with the 3M command strips before, and 3M also makes little clips that would probably hold up some lightweight fabric.

@lindismith, Love the inspiration.
You're all giving me great ideas. Thanks for the input! Follow up pics to come...

You can put scrapbook paper and if it doesn't help with the light coming through try putting it on cardboard. Very inexpensive & easy to change out.

I just love it! If I were you I would embrace not only the yellow glass, but that awesome Taj Mahal doorframe, too. How about hanging an Indian-inspired light fixture in another bright color that would accentuate the yellow windows (turquoise? http://indiska.com/system/search/product.asp?id=5169&c=115&page=1&rnum=11).

The Moorish outline of your archway is calling out for a hippie-style beaded curtain.

that archway is gorgeous. if you used upholstery tacks to tack some white gauzy material inside the archway as a curtain, that would define a beautiful cozy and feminine bedroom, and shut out the hallway.
http://delightbydesign.blogspot.com/2011/04/morning-eye-candy-morrocan-magic.html

you could mirror that with a canopy or curtain around/over your bed,
http://www.overstock.com/Bedding-Bath/White-Mosquito-Net-Canopy/2350731/product.html
get some sparkly sconces, lanterns, string lights, make your whole sleeping space a moroccan tent.

I would embrace that beautiful archway. Hang a curtain rod on the vestibule side of the archway. So that corner is sealed off from your apartment. Use a floor length fabric- so many fabrics to choose from - good luck!

Why are people suggesting she move the bed. It's a studio apartment. As in one room. As in, the light from the door's windows are going to be visible no matter where she puts the bed. Have any of you lived in a studio? Jeeze.

i agree with the first answer: put a tension rod up in the vestibule with a curtain panel that you pull at night. the options for the curtain are pretty endless. you can pick anything you like. simple, cheap and easy to maintain.

I'd figure out the smallest sized picture frame, that would cover all 3 panes of yellow glass, and buy 3 or 4 of them and mount them to the door (velcro, hangers, whatever works according to your lease) in a vertical line. I'd put images inside the frames, family photos, landscape pictures that inspire you, or even fabric, just anything that inspires you and... voila... instant art gallery.

actually i think the door looks rather nice. how about white shelving to the right, with some cheery potted plants and a bright canvas?

and a table or floor lamp maybe..

Hang a rod, with a tapestry like material draped over it, above those windows.

Amy Good House & Lady J have it right - a tension rod or easy to hang (landlord-friendly) curtain rod inside the vestibule so you can see the arch, hang up a nice curtain, either patterned or a gauzy semi-sheer. You can even use a shower curtain & curtain rings, which can be quite inexpensive for a large panel (or get 2 and double-side it, or fold them in half on each side so you can part them in the middle if you don't want to swag it to one side). That way you don't have to alter the door in any way and you can change it easily if you want to redecorate.

On second glance, if it were me, I would probably hang the curtain rod on the wall over the door and pull the curtain to hide the door all the time I'm home.

I think the apt. awesome as it is, so i'm not going to be much help.
I love the moorish arch.
The only thing is the windows. You need to block the light at night.
How about a tapestry, like they sell at Urban Outfitters?
Hang it over the doorway. You can roll it during the day.
Otherwise, a pretty curtain at the archway. You can use those command hook thingys from 3M. That's what I have use. I don't want holes in the walls.

I recently discovered that 3-M Command products have a "Velcro" option now. You use two hook/loop Command strips, face to face. Peel off the backing on one, mount on item, peel off the backing on the other, mount on wall. Pull the "Velcro" apart and you can remove the wall side strip in the usual Command strip stretch-and-pull way, no harm, no foul. Meanwhile, none of the strip shows (unlike some of the older products...)

With this stuff you could hang any number of things over the windows or on the walls...

(I found mine at AC Moore Crafts.)

I really like that door a lot. I wish I had that yellow textured glass in my door.

I'm with @Overture, I'd say move your bed. You could just pivot it right now. Isn't it bad feng shui anyway to have the foot of the bed pointing towards the door?

the command hangers work & do not leave residue when removed, but the ones that say they hold five lbs don't.

Are you allowed to hang anything on the OUTSIDE? A great homemade "Welcome" sign made to fit would be a great solution without blocking anything from the inside. It would block the light and if you used chalkboard paint on your sign you could change it with the seasons (or to leave messages for the delivery person. ie. Leave package on doorstep.) adding little flower for spring or leaves for fall. If the yellow windows are still an irritant then the faux stained glass paint is a great "landlord-friendly" option. Also, get removable wallpaer for the door. You can find many cost effective options and make a bold statement with your door!

It looks very Moroccan, that said why not paint inner area cobalt blue and door white, paint the narrow wall on inside of arch deep purple. I would also change the glass in the door for opaque glass and have some metal work in each frame.

So what did you decide to do?