13 House Number Ideas for Better Curb Appeal

Even with the help of GPS, it can be hard to find a house if it lacks a visible house number. Not only is this annoying when trying to find a new friend’s home, it can be a safety issue if a first responder can’t easily distinguish your house from your neighbor’s.

Creative house number ideas abound. Unless your homeowners’ association has rules on house number design, you can go as big and bold as you want.

View our gallery of inspiring house number sign ideas and you’ll undoubtedly struggle to narrow it down to just one choice.

1. Create Your Own House Number Sign

It can be easy to create a DIY house number sign from a plain house number plate and the appropriate numerals. Attaching your address number to a plate instead of directly to the wall makes it easier to change your house number design.

Rustic wooden house number sign made from a tree slice, engraved with '2 Main Street,' decorated with butterflies and wildflowers — Source: @artbyacer_ via Instagram

House number ideas shine with beach-themed address signs featuring numbers and sea animal cutouts on a kitchen countertop — Source: @dunavantdecor via Instagram

Modern black and white house number sign with cutout details, mounted on a cream wall, complemented by a fall-themed floral arrangement — Source: @rookwoodpottery via Instagram

Classic round wooden house number plaque with '64' in black, mounted on a red brick wall of a traditional home with leaded glass windows — Source: @the_whitneys_at_64 via Instagram

Hand-painted house number sign on a white slate with '409' in black, adorned with colorful floral designs and a twine hanger — Source: @toniannsbellaarte via Instagram

Picking a color scheme for a DIY house number sign can be tricky. Use an online color palette generator to help you decide which colors will work best with your home’s exterior décor.

2. Showcase Numbers on Your Front Door

Many people opt to mount an address sign directly on the front door or its frame. Others position it to the left or right of the door, or on the wall above. Any door area placement is a great idea, provided that the house number is visible from the road and is illuminated by the porch light at night.

Minimalist house number sign with '54' in a black metal frame, mounted on a white exterior wall below a black lantern-style light fixture — Source: @cmar308 via Instagram

Charming pastel green front door with the number '62,' adorned with a floral wreath, set in a red brick house with decorative arch details — Source: @dickson_vintage via Instagram

Modern black house number sign with '2100,' featuring a built-in planter, set on a white exterior wall with a fall-themed porch display — Source: @emily_does_it_ via Instagram

Modern black metal house number '206' mounted vertically on a warm wood-paneled exterior with black trim, beside a glass-paneled front door — Source: @myaddressnumber via Instagram

Navy blue front door with a fall wreath, wooden house number '55' sign, black lantern light, and pumpkins on a cozy autumn-themed porch — Source: @towercocarpentry via Instagram

Modern black front door with vertical house number '4125,' wheat wreath, fall mums, pumpkins, and a cozy doormat on a white porch — Source: @whitehouseinsuburbia via Instagram

Rustic wooden front door with 'No. 2341' displayed above, adorned with a wheat wreath, flanked by lush ferns, under a wood-accented porch — Source: @wilsoncrafted via Instagram

A simple wood address plaque can be boring, however. So use bold colors, beautiful metals, and interesting textures in your house number ideas. Moss-covered numbers amp up your home’s curb appeal and add a warm, natural feeling to your home’s exterior.

3. Spell Out Your House Number

A unique house number idea is to write out the address in words instead of displaying numerals. Play around with your house number and see which spellings sound best. For example, “Twenty Four Thirty” flows better than the choppy-sounding “Two Four Three Zero.”

Say your options aloud with your partner or a friend before settling on how to write your number sign.

Unique house number sign displaying 'Eight Twenty One' in white script lettering, mounted on a beige siding wall above a black mailbox — Source: @diligenthandsmetal via Instagram

Elegant white colonial-style home with 'FIFTEEN' displayed above the entrance, featuring wooden double doors, fall wreaths, and festive decor — Source: @andreazappone via Instagram

Brick wall featuring house number "Twenty-Two Hundred," potted flowers, a jack-o'-lantern, and a "Welcome" sign with an American flag — Source: @diligenthandsmetal via Instagram

Red brick wall with a metal sign showcasing house number "FIFTEEN TWENTYFIVE," green plants at the base — Source: @drake_architecture via Instagram

Modern white home with 'TWENTY FOUR THIRTY' displayed above the grand black double doors, flanked by sleek lantern lights and topiary plants — Source: @falon.hellstern.np_ via Instagram

Custom wooden house number sign reading 'Three Sixty' in black script, mounted between two large rocks in front of a modern stone-clad home — Source: @ginoshomes via Instagram

Modern house entrance with a black sign displaying 'sixty nine,' wooden steps, a white planter, and a luxury car parked in the garage — Source: @harvesthomedesign via Instagram

White porch with "Fifty Two Ten" house sign elegantly displayed, framed by columns and lush greenery= — Source: @huscroft.home_.build_ via Instagram

Three metal house signs with cut-out letters on wood read "TWO," "THIRTY," "EIGHT" — Source: @lisasarahsteeldesigns via Instagram

Minimalist house number 'fifty' displayed in lowercase letters on a frosted glass window, with soft sunlight and tree reflections in the background — Source: @numbersoffootscray via Instagram

Spelling out your house address is best with short house numbers. Otherwise, the address plaque might be too large for your home’s exterior. In addition, spelling out your house number can make it harder for those who speak another language to find your home. If this is a concern, stick to a numeral address sign to avoid confusion.

4. Light Up Your Address

Every house number sign should be illuminated at night for safety reasons. However, some house number ideas incorporate illumination into the design itself. A light box house number plaque can replace a standard light fixture beside your front door.

Wooden plaque with the number 1311 in black, mounted on a brick wall — Source: @benbunton via Instagram

Cozy front porch with a wooden door, illuminated house number '32' on a navy blue exterior, and wicker chairs with a small table and flowers — Source: @clearspacehome via Instagram

Illuminated black house sign featuring the house number "312" stylishly mounted on a wooden wall — Source: @kreativ_designco via Instagram

Illuminated house sign reading "Kivimäe tee 13" on a wooden wall background — Source: @la5erproff via Instagram

Illuminated house sign displaying "38 Sunnycroft Road" on a brick wall by the blue door — Source: @my_sunnycroft_home via Instagram

Modern entrance with a black front door, illuminated house number '7' on a red brick wall, and sleek outdoor lighting at night — Source: @thewalkers_atnumber7 via Instagram

Engraved glass panels create a modern house number option when mounted above or below a smaller light-producing element. A solar-powered address plaque will charge all day and glow all night. If you lack an outlet for your address sign, paint a DIY house number sign with glow-in-the-dark paint.

5. Garden Display House Number

Nothing says that an address sign must be mounted near your front door. In fact, you can add instant curb appeal by placing an attractive number sign on your front lawn. For a really unique address sign, make it part of a water feature, illuminated from below the water.

Wooden planter box with house number 128, nestled among small bushes, graces a home with gray brick walls and a white door — Source: @klutchlandscapinginc via Instagram

House number 14 in a mosaic pattern on a stone-paved background — Source: @kreativ_designco via Instagram

Rustic metal house number sign reading '103 Esperanza Court,' set in a lush green woodland area with dappled sunlight filtering through trees — Source: @urbanmettle via Instagram

Mount individual numbers or a house number plaque onto a large rock that’s already a landscaping focal point. Illuminate it with a carefully placed spotlight.

DIY or purchase a simple wood address sign and mount it with large metal numbers. Be sure to DIY attractive landscaping around your lawn house number sign so that it doesn’t look like a commercial or business address sign.

6. Combine Mailbox with House Number

Placing a clear house number sign on your mailbox post as well as on your front porch will make it easier to find your home. Make a house number sign from an attractive piece of scrap wood and mount it beneath your mailbox. Choose colors and wood finishes that coordinate with your exterior décor.

Coastal-themed mailbox stand painted bright blue, resembling a lifeguard chair, with house number '1166' displayed on the front — Source: @dunavantdecor via Instagram

Desert landscape with a modern house number "9842" on a circular metal fence, surrounded by cacti and dry plants — Source: @mailboxes_fordays via Instagram

Bright yellow lifeguard chair-style mailbox stand with house number '109 Florida Blvd,' featuring a white mailbox and a coastal starfish accent — Source: @dunavantdecor via Instagram

Modern wooden mailbox stand with metal house numbers '13826' and a sleek stainless steel mailbox, positioned near the curb on a grassy lawn — Source: @jjrscorp via Instagram

Modern white home with a sleek mailbox pillar displaying 'fourteen' in script and 'ANGOVE' in bold letters, featuring a minimalist design — Source: @jtclasercutting via Instagram

A metal mailbox on a wooden post, showcasing house number "6509," stands by a concrete walkway — Source: @lacherfabco via Instagram

Modern desert-style mailbox with house number '8210' on a wood and concrete structure, featuring a metal mailbox, surrounded by cacti and agave plants — Source: @mailboxes_fordays via Instagram

Modern concrete mailbox structure with house number '7760' in sleek metal numbers and a bold yellow mailbox, set against a desert hillside with succulents — Source: @modboxusa via Instagram

Modern minimalist home with a sleek white mailbox pillar displaying '26 Henbury Street' in elegant script, complementing the contemporary facade — Source: @ourburbankbuild_hampshire238 via Instagram

Build a wood planter box around your mailbox base. Make it tall enough to display your house number and wide enough to plant a beautiful assortment of flowers. Mount numbers to a wood vintage paddle and hang it below the mailbox for a rustic DIY idea.

7. Use Metal for Impactful Numbers

Any type of metal number can make a strong house number sign statement. Bent copper or galvanized pipe address sign fixtures provide a strong industrial vibe to your exterior décor. Metal artists and welders often make customized metal address sign options that are a true work of art.

Curled metal numbers "610" on a rustic backdrop with tools — Source: @brd_forge via Instagram

Modern house number 56 in white metal design on dark wooden siding with a sleek light fixture above — Source: @crs_john_aipassa via Instagram

Modern home entrance with a rusted metal house number sign displaying '1213,' featuring a tree design, mounted on a stone accent wall — Source: @design11_za via Instagram

Charming rustic horseshoe displaying house number 37 on a brick wall — Source: @digits_numbers_nature via Instagram

If you live in a Victorian or craftsman home, hand-tooled wrought iron numbers are a classic idea. Mount them to a wooden plaque, a fence, or above your front door.

8. Adopt a Modern Look with House Numbers

Modern design is an idea that embraces simplicity. Therefore any modern address sign should convey a minimalist elegance. Chrome, brass, and burnished bronze all work well to create an address sign with modern metallic flair.

Sleek modern house number sign displaying '7905' in raised metallic numerals on a glass and black frame, placed on a white marble surface — Source: @3crowns_design via Instagram

Modern house exterior featuring the sleek display of house number "3578" vertically, a large leafy plant adorns the white walls next to a black fence — Source: @3crowns_design via Instagram

Wooden wall with dark vertical slats, illuminated by wall lights, and a standout house number idea: "21268" is mounted prominently in black — Source: @228renovate via Instagram

Modern luxury home with a bold house number sign displaying 'thirty9' in sleek typography, illuminated against a textured white panel — Source: @design11_za via Instagram

Contemporary home with house number '70' displayed on the dark wood-paneled garage, featuring a modern design with stone accents and large windows — Source: @ginoshomes via Instagram

Modern building with house number 4546, featuring wood paneling, a large window, and lush greenery — Source: @itsmeviv28 via Instagram

Modern house number idea: a sleek "5548" sign on a brick wall, illuminated by a black outdoor light fixture — Source: @letter.cut_ via Instagram

If you prefer a planter around your house number, go for a metal one instead of wood. Of course if wood is a large part of your home’s design, craft a planter box in the same wood stain on your home.

9. Craft a Unique Number Plate

A number plate is a flat metal or wooden board that provides a solid background behind your house numbers. It’s easy to DIY a basic wooden plate using materials found at your local hardware store.

You can fashion a simple DIY number plate from paint sticks held together with wood glue. Paint your house numbers on top using stencils for guidance.

Vertical wooden house number plaque displaying '9913' in white, mounted on a textured beige wall beside a vintage outdoor lantern — Source: @abbottlaser via Instagram

Modern acrylic house number sign displaying '12 Chapel Road,' featuring a soft pink background with a brushed paint effect and silver mounting bolts — Source: @blushhousedesigns via Instagram

Elegant black front door with glass panels, featuring a curved arch, a bronze plaque displaying 'The Pines 20,' and a textured white exterior wall — Source: @jamesritchiesculptor via Instagram

Rustic house number plaque displaying '2975' on a wooden background, mounted above a vintage black mailbox and next to an industrial-style porch light — Source: @means.and_.methods via Instagram

Vibrant front porch with an orange exterior, a bold blue door, and a house number plaque displaying '1140' on a textured, multicolored sign — Source: @pourlymadebymina via Instagram

Unique house number sign displaying '3180' with bronze numerals on a green and gold abstract background, mounted on a white wood-paneled exterior wall — Source: @reddfern via Instagram

Vintage enamel house number plaque displaying '178' in bold white numerals on a black background, set against a rustic wooden backdrop with antique tools — Source: @smoekyvitreousenamel via Instagram

Stained glass window panel featuring the house number 119 in striking red and white against a geometric backdrop — Source: @syzygyglassworks via Instagram

Hexagonal acrylic sign with "73 Anderson" in black text, backed by a peach brushstroke, adorned with pink and white flowers — Source: @wolfandflowerdesigns via Instagram

For cottage or shabby chic décor, consider transforming an antique dish into a number plate. Use outdoor decoupage medium to attach paper numbers to the ceramic surface for a truly unique house number plaque.

10. Incorporate Stone, Ceramics, or Tiles

Stone is a material that can be used for an address sign on any type of home. From craftsman to a log cabin, stone is always a good idea to integrate wherever you can.

Ceramic or tile number plates look amazing beside the front door. A tile mosaic address sign would make a strong statement with Spanish or Mediterranean décor.

Traditional ceramic house number tiles displaying '104' in bold blue numerals with decorative gold and blue floral accents, mounted on a textured wall — Source: @umekos.urbanic.pics_ via Instagram

Oval plaque with "98" on a red brick wall, creatively decorated with painted flowers and leaves — Source: @claudius.michaelis via Instagram

Ceramic house number "7" sign with blue and yellow floral design nestled among green leaves on a textured wall — Source: @depoudresetdemail via Instagram

Handcrafted mosaic house number plaque displaying '4903' in blue tiles, framed with a decorative border and floral patterns featuring purple hydrangeas — Source: @jillasimmons via Instagram

Handcrafted ceramic house number plaque displaying '243/9' in white on a glossy brown tile with a brick-like pattern, set against a rustic wooden surface — Source: @redcocoon.pottery via Instagram

Handcrafted ceramic house number plaque displaying '178-4' in a blue center with a textured speckled beige border, mounted on a white wall — Source: @terra.mater_.studio via Instagram

Traditional ceramic house number tiles displaying '33' in bold blue numerals, adorned with intricate gold and blue ornamental borders, mounted on a textured wall — Source: @umekos.urbanic.pics_ via Instagram

Stone or tile also make a great medium for crafting a planter to display your house number. Get creative with mixed media, such as a tile mosaic panel trimmed in wrought iron, mounted on a distressed wooden board. Cobalt blue and white are a gorgeous ceramic paint combination for accents like house number plaques.

11. Utilize Wall or Fence for Number Display

If there’s a wall or fence around your property, that’s a logical place to display your house number. Hang a planter from the top of the fence and mount your number on its front. Or paint a wood plaque a contrasting color and mount the house numbers on top.

Modern coastal home with a white stucco fence pillar displaying house number '21721' in sleek black numerals, beside a wooden gate and a blue front door — Source: @faith_hope_home via Instagram

Modern horizontal slat wood fence with house number '567' mounted on a sleek metal plaque, set against a lush green landscape with trees — Source: @heykornely via Instagram

Modern white fence with a sleek black house number sign displaying '8 Oceanis Drive,' featuring an integrated intercom system, set against a tropical home backdrop — Source: @seymoursigns via Instagram

Modern black home with a matching black slat fence displaying house number '1071' in bold metallic numerals, surrounded by tall pine trees — Source: @theblackabode via Instagram

Charming white picket fence with house number '188' in black metal numerals, leading to a classic gray home with a wraparound porch and lush garden — Source: @thestylistsplash via Instagram

Modern entrance wall with house number '21 Rosebank Lane' displayed on a sleek black and white sign, mounted on a gray brick fence with stone pillars — Source: @visionsigns_ via Instagram

A wall or solid wood fence is sturdy enough to have house numbers directly mounted on top of it. For a nice three dimensional effect, place wood shims under the house numbers to raise them slightly, creating dramatic shadows on sunny days.

12. Combine Planters with House Numbers

Placing your house number on a planter box is one of the more popular house number ideas. Instead of just nailing plain numbers onto your home’s exterior, add to the home’s curb appeal by making the numbers part of your flower planter design.

A succulent planter looks especially welcoming in a desert environment, while colorful marigolds may work better in another planting zone.

Modern black house number plaque displaying '11444' in sleek white numerals, featuring a built-in planter filled with colorful succulents, mounted on a brick wall — Source: @theaddressplanter via Instagram

Modern black house number plaque displaying '6639' in sleek white numerals, featuring a built-in planter with cascading succulents, mounted on a stucco wall — Source: @theaddressplanter via Instagram

Rustic metal planter with succulents and house number "8499" mounted on a concrete wall — Source: @claireackermanrealtor via Instagram

Wooden "6812" house number sign with a floral planter at the base graces this grassy garden — Source: @halfmoonhomedesign via Instagram

Handmade vertical house number plaque displaying '9129' in black numerals on a white background, featuring a built-in planter with lush succulents — Source: @simplykaitdesigns via Instagram

Modern rusted metal house number plaque displaying '1600,' featuring a built-in planter with cascading greenery, mounted on a light brick wall — Source: @the_plaid_panda via Instagram

Charming front porch with a bright yellow door, a black house number plaque displaying '1201' with a built-in planter filled with succulents, and a hanging lavender wreath — Source: @theaddressplanter via Instagram

Rustic illuminated wooden house number sign displaying '911,' featuring a built-in planter with cascading greenery, placed at the entrance of a wooded driveway — Source: @thedecorateam via Instagram

Rustic wooden house number plaque displaying '54,' featuring a built-in planter filled with lush greenery and pastel hydrangeas, mounted on a brick wall — Source: @two_families_one_home via Instagram

Reclaimed wood—from a wood pallet or old furniture—can make a beautiful, rustic wood planter and house number combination. Hang your welcoming flower pot creation beside the front door and tend it regularly to help it thrive.

13. Wooden Number Displays for Every Style

Painted or plain, wood is often the best choice when it comes to house number ideas. From a rustic wood slice with an engraved house number to a glossy modern wood plaque, wood works with all kinds of décor.

Modern vertical house number plaque displaying '414' in bold black numerals on a white chevron-patterned background, mounted on a white exterior wall beside a black mailbox and lantern — Source: @daedalus_design_richland via Instagram

Charming farmhouse-style entryway with a wooden front door, vertical house number plaque displaying '3717,' and a cozy white porch with flowers — Source: @designedaf.co_ via Instagram

Rustic wooden house number plaque displaying '13775' in black metal numerals on a herringbone-patterned wood background, framed in black — Source: @hartwooddesignllc via Instagram

Rustic vertical house number plaque displaying '424' with silver metal numerals on a black wood background, framed with natural stained wood, leaning against a brick wall — Source: @plain.designs via Instagram

Rustic wooden house number sign displaying '5200' in bold white numerals, framed in black, placed among rocks and mulch with greenery in the background — Source: @raw_aesthetic_home via Instagram

Modern wooden house number plaque displaying '6540 Lakeside Drive' in bold black raised lettering, set on a geometric-patterned wood background — Source: @shelbyandjun via Instagram

Rustic vertical house number plaque displaying '195' in black numerals on a white wood panel, framed with natural wood, mounted on a brick wall near a cozy porch with pumpkins — Source: @thecuriouscarpenter via Instagram

For a casual house number display, paint your house numbers vertically on a tall wooden board. Then stand it beside the front door, with a matching “welcome” board sign on another part of your front porch.

Where should you put your house numbers?

To help others find your home, place your house number display near the front door. Be sure it’s within the radius of your porch light and located above eye level.

How tall should house numbers be?

Your address plaque or numbers should be between four and six inches tall. However, if your house is far from the street, you may need bigger characters on your house number sign. The most important thing is for your house number to be readable from the road.

What’s the best font for house numbers?

A thick, sans serif font is great for both traditional and modern house number displays. Keep in mind that the more elaborate your house number font, the harder it may be to read clearly.