House numbers are available in a very wide variety of styles and materials. From traditional brass, to rustic slate and contemporary acrylic, the choice is almost infinite.
Wide choice of house numbersGuide to choosing a house number
What type of home do you live in?
This is a very rudimentary guide to popular homes and the style of sign often purchased.
| Style of home | Style of sign (click for more info) |
| Farm house | Brass |
| Country manor | Brass |
| Suburban bungalow | Ceramic with motif |
| Country cottage | Rustic slate |
| Georgian house | Portland Stone |
| Detached estate home | Ceramic or polished slate |
| Terrace cottage | Polished slate or brass number |
| Modern apartment | Coloured acrylic |
| Victorian semi | Aluminium or polished slate |
| Timber framed | Wooden or slate |
| Super modern | Acrylic or stainless steel or copper |
| Park homes | Ceramic |
| Holiday home | Ceramic or slate |
| Colonial | Slate or aluminium |
| Barn conversion | Brass |
| Coach house | Painted aluminium bridge |
| Medieval Hall or castle | Stone |
| Lighthouse | Ceramic |
| Mews | Slate or ceramic |
| Log cabin | Wooden |
Materials used to make house numbers
Most materials can be used to make a house number sign. The most common are: brass, aluminium, slate, oak and other woods, stone, stainless steel, acrylic, granite and ceramic.
Video: A selection of house signs
Fonts used in house numbers
Motifs used in house number signs
There are hundreds of motifs available and the option to have your own image is available on many materials.
Video: How brass house signs are made
Video: How ceramic house signs are made
Trends in house signs
The style of nameplate chosen has a massive effect on the look and feel of your home. Historically, the majority of nameplates purchased in the UK have been fairly traditional. Perhaps slate, wood, stone or brass. However there is a growing trend towards modern materials and contemporary colours. Indeed, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen recently talked about using colour for "kerb side appeal" on This Morning. He was advocating the use of fresh, bright colours.
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen talks about kerb side appeal on This MorningOur course, we love Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and we have introduced a new range of colours and style. Contemporary colours and fresh new designs influence "kerb side appeal" and may help you sell you home.
