Having distinct, noticeable home numbers is crucial. They are not only useful for visitors and services, but they are also a quick and inexpensive method to improve the curb appeal of your house. There are nearly always legal requirements for house numbers.

Therefore, before updating your house numbers, make sure to first confirm the local municipality's rules with them. Anything not covered by such restrictions is fair game. Have fun with it, please! Here are our recommendations for where to put house numbers on your residence or place of business.

Display on Wood

Even a basic handcrafted plaque is difficult to top. Here, a single scrap of wood is turned into the ideal backdrop for highlighting those crucial address numbers with a little stain and waterproof sealant. Five-inch black "floating" numbers from DistinctionsTM that are thin and floating give this contemporary, minimalist entrance more flair than if they were mounted directly to the stucco facade.

Contrast Color

The most crucial factor to take into account when purchasing new house numbers is making sure that people can see your address from any angle. By using contrasting colors and an attention-grabbing approach to display your address, you may increase that exposure even further.

Consider a darker-toned address plaque or dark home numbers, for instance, if you want to put address numbers on a white exterior. On the other hand, light-colored address numerals are needed for backgrounds that are dark. When mounting house numbers on brick, it's a good idea to check an address plaque to make sure the numbers themselves don't overly match the texture and color of the brick.

Don’t Hang Too High or Too Low

Typically, you want your sign to hang at a height of 4.5 to 5.5 feet. This will allow people to naturally observe the sign without having to crane their necks to see it because it is well within the normal person's vision plane.

Observe in the image how a visitor on the front porch must stoop to see the numbers. The numbers become more noticeable when they are positioned higher.

Use Your Green Grass

A pair of impressive house numbers that are literally nestled in a bed of turf is the best way to establish your territory in your new residence. Fill a frame with fake grass and then top it with five-inch polished brass numbers from DistinctionsTM to replicate this nature-inspired design. This rich and opulent plaque will complement any other green elements around, such as a front door wreath or potted shrubs, if you hang it at eye level by the entrance to your home.

With Wallflower

Decorate the outside of your property with a house number plaque that also serves as a wall-mounted planter for seasonal (or fake!) flowers to show off your address and green thumb. These five-inch floating numerals from DistinctionsTM are made of metal, and an address plaque and planter painted to match the exterior color truly make the metal finish pop in the sunlight. This makes your reflective house number visible to everyone.

On the Mailbox

This stone veneer surrounds DistinctionsTM, an upgrade from the standard mailbox, and greets visitors and even collects mail with style and class. The four-inch numbers are given a dramatic treatment and mounted below the mailbox in a little recess. During the day, the depth catches the eye, and at night, a little light at the top of the recessed area lights the metallic numbers.

Toward the Road

Always place your house numbers on the side of your house that faces the street. Residence numbers must be in your mailbox if your house is not visible from the road. A reflective house number sign is another option.

Ensure that the numerals are visible from all directions. To test this, have someone hold your new house numbers or temporarily hang them where you intend to hang them. As carefully as possible, stroll by your home while keeping an eye on the house numbers. 

Conclusion

A reflective home number is necessary to ensure that it is easily seen by everybody. Additionally, it's crucial to hang it properly. The house number is visible in several locations outside the house, making it simple for anyone to find your home. We have already covered the best options for hanging your house number.