How Do I Make My House Numbers Stand Out?
House numbers are essential to your home, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be stylish. You can help them stand out by displaying them in a more creative way. This is where elements like color and font can come into play, along with placement, so you’ll want to think about your personal preferences and your home’s aesthetic to choose a look that works for you. Giving them a prominent location on top of a makeover is a great way to ensure they make a statement. Check out the ideas below to update your house numbers.
Choosing backlit numbers is an easy way to make your house numbers stand out, and to ensure they’re easily visible any time of day. You can also display them under an outdoor wall light so they are illuminated at night.
Check local laws and/or HOA guidelines to make sure the color you choose falls within any regulations there might be in your city and neighborhood.
1. New Colors and Style
A quick swap of your current numbers to ones in a different finish or color or a different style is an easy way to refresh your house numbers and help boost curb appeal. If you have more traditional looking numbers, try a more modern look. House numbers in metallic finishes like copper or nickel can be a sleek upgrade to classic black numbers. This home features shiny satin nickel numbers that beautifully contrast with the front door’s royal blue hue, making the metallic finish pop.
What color is the best for house numbers?
It’s important to make sure your house numbers are visible, no matter what color you choose. Not only will this help them stand out from a style perspective, but also makes it easy for mail carriers, guests and emergency personnel to locate your house. Keep in mind contrast when deciding on a color; the numbers should pop against the background they’re attached to. For light colored houses or surfaces, darker numbers work best. If you’re working with a dark background, numbers in lighter hues are the ideal choice. How far away your house numbers are from the road can also dictate color. You’ll want to choose a hue that’s easy to see at a distance. Reds and yellows can come into play here, as well as other bright or metallic colors that’ll make your house numbers easily identifiable.
As with color, the font should be clearly legible so it’s easy to read and see.
2. House Number Sign
A house number sign offers an alternative way to display your address. Here, this sign is staked into the ground in a landscaped area. The black numbers create an easily visible contrast against the white background, and the black frame offers a more traditional look. To ensure your house numbers can be seen any time of day, look for solar powered options to enhance visibility at night.
3. Planter Address
Here, this gray wood planter features a box full of flowers while its back panel has room for sleek, modern looking house numbers. Set near the beginning of the driveway to a home, it offers a beautiful welcome that instantly boosts curb appeal.
4. Hang Up a House Number Plaque
Let your address be in the spotlight by hanging up a house number plaque. This premade plaque features modern numbers on a dark wood background, offering a sleek upgrade to your address.
5. Mailbox Number Makeover
When you think house numbers many probably think of the ones found on a mailbox. Updating your mailbox numbers is another great way to create a stylish and easily identifiable address. Take it a step further and update the mailbox and post to really enhance curb appeal. As pictured, gold numbers stand out against an all-black mailbox and post. A small flowerbed surrounding the post creates a splash of color for an overall eye-catching look.
Looking for more inspiration for your house numbers? Check out these DIY ideas for other ways to make your house numbers stand out.