Planning Your Mailbox Makeover
Before you begin personalizing your mailbox check the United States Postal Service (USPS) regulations for mailboxes and any requirements from your local Post Office or, if you’re a member of one, your Homeowners Association (HOA). The USPS and your Post Office have requirements for factors like:
- The type and size of mailbox they allow in your area
- The placement of the mailbox
- The support structure for the mailbox
- Additions to the mailbox or support
Your HOA might have additional requirements around color, style and decoration to keep neighborhood mailboxes looking the same.
Personalized Mailbox Ideas
There are dozens of ways to decorate a mailbox, but here are some of the easiest personalized mailbox ideas. Find one or two that sound good to you and adapt them for your tastes and home.
Painted Mailbox Ideas
Choose a spray primer and spray paint for your mailbox material or a paint-and-primer-in-one spray paint. Look for ultraviolet (VU) resistance and rust-inhibiting properties for long-lasting color. Follow the application instructions and instructions for safety gear.
- Use painters tape and builder's paper stencils to mask the box for your design. If you have an artistic touch, hand paint your design.
- Paint your mailbox to match your home and add accents that match trim and shutters.
- Consider spray paints with textured, metallic and hammered specialty finishes.
Personalized Mailbox Numbers
House numbers on your mailbox or mailbox post make it easy to find your home and they’re part of the decorative appeal of your mailbox:
- Basic adhesive numbers quickly dress up a simple black or white mailbox if you plan the placement.
- Mailbox address plaques add more style and boost curb appeal.
- Metal house numbers in a variety of styles and finishes let you create a custom address plaque.
Seasonal Décor for Mailboxes
Seasons and holidays let you refresh the look of a personalized mailbox throughout the year:
- Decorate the mailbox for the seasons with artificial flowers, beach décor, artificial fall leaves and sprigs of evergreen.
- Update your décor with reds and pinks for Valentines day, patriotic colors for Independence Day and with garland, bows and wreaths for Christmas.
- Mark birthdays, anniversaries and other celebrations with balloons, ribbons and streamers.
Make the Most of the Mailbox Post
If you have a post-mount mailbox, you’ve got another opportunity for personalization.
- Paint the post like your mailbox, using tape and stencils to create coordinating or complementary designs.
- Build a wood cover or surround to dress up a basic post.
- Upgrade to a post with a pillar or column design or one with finials, scrollwork or even a built-in planter.
Living Mailbox Décor
Using plants to personalize your mailbox lets you add new color, textures and shapes to the area.
- Plant a garden bed or raised bed around a mailbox post. Our guide to mailbox planting ideas suggests plants for a beautiful display.
- Create a container garden around a wall-mount mailbox. Containers give you extra design elements and it’s easy to swap out plants and change the look.
- Replant your garden for the seasons so it always puts on a beautiful show. Try a mix of annuals for spring, a red, white and blue garden for summer, bright mums to welcome fall and cold-hardy plants for winter.
Find What You Need to Customize a Mailbox at Lowe’s
It’s easy to customize a mailbox when you shop Lowe’s.com for the paint, decorations and accessories you need to create your own personalized mailbox. Stop by your local Lowe’s and talk to a Red Vest associate for more ideas and the tools and accessories you need for your project.