CORRECTION: The first image below of the painted flower pots was incorrectly credited. The original source is Roeshel from Evangeline’s Vine. And not only can you find the photo here, but instructions to DIY!
I’m loving the use of unique typography to create unconventional house numbers. Granted, some cities, neighborhoods and communities have strict ordinances about how you can display your house number. But if you have the freedom to express your sense of style and the character of your home, then here are some fun ideas:
{images: clockwise, Evangeline’s Vine; bsheehy8 on Flickr, Apartment Therapy, It’s The Little Things…}
Notice how the sun shines through the etched glass numbers, above, to create a lovely reflection on the floor! I also love the edginess of the mismatched, rusted numbers hanging at various angles.
How about some of these more modern trends:
{images: clockwise, lovedaylemon on Flickr; Numbers1.com; Unica Home; Chiasso}
Carved boxwood numbers…very dramatic! Illuminated numbers…very necessary! I hate it when I can’t see the numbers from the street. The top image is electrical, while the bottom two (same fixture) are powered by solar panels. Don’t bother if your house is tucked beneath the trees! And I’ve always liked the formality of spelling out a street number. This is a pretty modern application, including both letters and numerals. I like it.
Finally, a few slightly more whimsical picks:
{images: clockwise, Pear Tree Mosaics; Atlas Signs; Feral Glass; Eco-Artware}
The mosaic placque would be so charming in a pretty green garden outside a painted cape or bungalow. The patina whale might be the first thing I hung at my new beach house (should that day ever come!). So classy and yet free-spirited. The stained glass numbers remind me of the lampost my grandfather made for his 1901 Victorian, one of my all time favorite “urban nests.” And for that modern industrial look, how about these numbers made from recycled signs? I stumbled on them at Haute*Nature and I think they would be the perfect addition to the front of a refurbished warehouse loft.
Any unconventional house numbers in your neighborhood? How about a good “Knock, Knock” joke?
Tags: address number, house numbers, street number
These are great! And are inspiring me to do something creative with my boring old house numbers ;-)
Love these, what great examples and a nice collection of photos!
I love all of those ideas! You always come up with the best inspiration! Thanks for the link to my house number flower pots. :)
Have a super weekend!
Lest you get too creative, remember that emergency services use your house numbers when responding. Do you really want the police responding to a house intruder call at 2am to have to decipher your house number?
That being said, being creative and legible can be a real challenge.
Jim, that’s a great point. Thank you for that perspective. We should all keep in mind that function is, indeed, more important than fashion when it comes to safety.
So when choosing your decorative house numbers, be certain that they are visible (and legible) at all times — day or night and during all weather conditions. Staking your numbers in the ground is a lovely idea until you get six inches of snow on the ground. We should only be so lucky in Virginia!
Thanks Jim!
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Super collection of house numbers. I especially like the etched glass / schoolhouse look, but I think I can only manage to pull off the potted planter idea – thanks!