Adding a house sign or number to your home is an easy and inexpensive way to add a personal touch to your home. But they will only be useful if they can be seen. Below are our top 6 decorative and functional tips for making your house stand out.
Why are visible house numbers so important?
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Emergency: If your house number or sign is hard to find it can cause a lot more inconvenience that an annoyed Amazon delivery driver. In case of an emergency, it's super important that first responders are easily able to locate your home.
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First Impressions: Improving your homes curbside appeal makes for a great first impression. After all, it's the first things people look for when they are searching to find your homely abode!
Top Tips On Installing House Numbers
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Size: Your house number or sign needs to be big enough that it can be seen from the street or a passing car. If your home is set significantly back from the street, buy as large as you can fit, without being gaudy.
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Contrast: To maximise visibility, get a house number or sign that contrasts in colour or finish to the wall you are setting it onto. If you have a dark grey or navy blue house, use metallic, brushed silver or gold numbers. If you have a white or light coloured fence, use black numbers. If you have a textured home like brick, use white to really making it stand out.
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Lighting: Try and install your house number or sign close to or under outdoor lighting so it can be seen at night. If you are placing it by the front door, it will most likely already be lit but if you are installing it on a gate or fence, consider installing another light.
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Location: Finding the perfect spot for your new house number or sign can be the trickiest part. Ideally, house numbers should be placed near the front door, near a porch light and, at or above eye level. Perhaps your home is set too far back, or trees or bushes block visibility of your front door from the road. In that case, mount a second set on a post, fence or tree at the entrance so they can clearly be seen from the street. You could also consider putting house numbers on your letter box.
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Font Style: Improve the visibility of your house numbers and sign by choosing the right font style. Thin, handwritten fonts may look beautiful on paper but will be next to impossible to read clearly from a distance. Thick, bold, traditional font is going to maximise visibility. If you are unsure which font style suits your home, print off a few dummy numbers, cut them out and stick them where you would like to install them. Then carefully, go onto your street and see how easily they can be read from there.
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Weather Proof: Your house number or sign will be exposed to the elements. Choose a material that is durable and resistant to weather so it will still look great in years to come.
If you apply the above tips, you are sure to have a visible house number or sign which will be a breeze for friends, family or delivery men to find! Shop our wide range of house numbers and signs here and if you have any questions or would like any recommendations, please don't hesitate to contact us.
