10 Bold Ideas for Modern House Numbers

Plain house numbers not cutting it? There’s no reason to settle when there are so many inventive options out there. From unique techniques and materials (like lit-from-within neon, laser-cut steel and customized concrete) to clever placement (on hanging pub signs, on the garage), these 10 examples from around Houzz are packed with creativity. See if one sparks a new idea for your own house.

1. Statement sign. Not for the faint of heart, to be sure, but on the right house (which would probably be a modern one), a large address sign like this one can look stunning. No one will have any trouble finding your house with this in the front yard.


2. On the garage. If your garage is the first thing visitors see, take advantage of it. Position bold house numbers or a custom address sign like this one right on your garage. The designers who crafted this address used marine-grade wood, which can withstand the elements.


3. Laser-cut door. Cool and industrial without being over-the-top, this home’s address was laser cut into a rusted steel door. Perfect for an urban residence. (Just be sure emergency personnel can see it.)


4. Neon glow. Surprisingly subtle from a distance, these house numbers reveal themselves to be crafted from neon tubes up close. With numbers lit from within, evening visitors will have no trouble finding their way to your door.


5. Hanging post. Like a modern twist on a Ye Olde Pub sign, this would make a nice complement to standard house numbers on the front of a modern home. With a bright background and positioned on the side of the house, a hanging address sign like this would be easy to spot even from down the street.


6. Set in concrete. Having some concrete work done around your home’s exterior? Consider having your house numbers set right in. The size of these house numbers is ample, but because they are set into the concrete, the look overall is subtle.


7. Supersized. If you have a single or double-digit address, smaller house numbers can get lost on the facade. Make short addresses stand out by going with extra-large (8-inch-plus) house numbers. Choose high contrast for the best visibility, such as dark numbers on a light facade.



8. Etched glass. Have a beautiful but plain glass door? Customize it with etched house numbers. Framing the numbers in a circle, as shown here, is a great way to make the numbers stand out even more.


9. Quirky and painted. If you want something totally different, hire an artist to paint your numbers directly onto a feature in front of your house or on the porch. Here the house numbers were painted onto a rainwater cistern, but you could choose to have them painted on a fence, sculpture or sign.


10. Double address for a corner lot. When visitors can approach from either side, why choose only one to place your house numbers on? Build in a landscape feature, like the one shown here, and you can display your address on both sides.

Tell us: Which of these house numbers are your favorites? Would you try any of these ideas at home?

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