Stylish address plaques not only help people locate your home, they also welcome your guests. They are also important in case of emergency to help responders locate your home. Make sure your address plaque is clearly in view, and that your house numbers are at least 3″ high.
While there are various styles of ready-made plaques to choose from, you can also have them custom made of even make your own. Instead of the typical styles, create something unique. Do you have a hobby, play a sport, have a favorite animal, or love flowers? Anything you like that expresses your personality will make an interesting shape for an address plaque. You can find wood in craft stores, cut into many fun shapes like stars, hearts, or apples, or you can cut something yourself if you have a jigsaw.
You can paint your surname and numbers onto the address plaque by hand or with stencils, or you can purchase pre-cut vinyl lettering. Many colors and styles are available at hardware stores, home improvement centers, and even your local super center. For something a bit more stylish, visit a local sign shop and have lettering cut in a letter style that you find attractive.
When choosing a letter style (also called a “font”), remember to choose a style that can be seen and read easily, even when someone is driving by. While Old English or fancy script may look great, neither is easy to read. Displaying your name or a monogram in a fancy style is fine, but the numbers should be a bold block style that can be seen and read clearly.
Another thing to keep in mind is making sure address plaques are clearly visible at night. Light the sign or choose a reflective background or reflective letters and numbers.
You might want to use tile, or have a custom tile address plaque made for your home. For more information on custom tile address plaques, visit Tile With Style.