Is your front entrance looking a little… sad? A little… run down? Don’t worry, it happens! Luckily, I know just the thing that can add that extra bit of flair and really change the appearance of your front entrance. It’s as simple as updating those old house numbers of yours!
Picking out a new house number design is a lot of fun. To inspire you with your new update we’ve come up with a list of 45 creative and original house number ideas. Whether you want to make a homemade project out of it or you want to buy something that someone else has made, we’ve got the inspiration you need!
Creative House Number Ideas
1. Cutting Board
Take advantage of that gorgeous cutting board that you don’t want to ruin and use it as a decoration instead.
2. Sleek
A sleek design using bold and big numbers that really make a statement.
3. Planter Box
Decorate your house number sign with a fresh look by adding a small planter box.
4. Subtle
If you are looking for a more subtle way to display your house number, you can try an idea like this one!
5. Grassy
I’m really digging this modern and super funky grass house number sign.
6. Pick A Color
Pick a color, any color! Your favorite color? Your house’s trim color? Let’s add it to your house number sign!
7. Succulents
If you’re like me, you are always looking for new places to plant your succulent friends!
8. Contemporary
Looking for a design a little bit more contemporary? This is the one for you!
9. Pillow
Now here is an original and unique way to display your house number! Hidden on a lovely pillow.
10. Initial
You can pick up a wooden or even foam letter of your last initial at most dollar stores and decorate it with your house number.
11. Black on White
A clean and sharp look is simply black numbers on a white backdrop. Easy!
12. Paint Sticks
This is a fun DIY project using paint sticks and wood stain to create a charming house number sign.
13. Post Planter
A separate place to display your number that isn’t right beside the front door.
14. Wooden Buoys
A nautical-inspired idea that’s perfect for your beach cabin is your house number on large wooden buoys.
15. Polka-Dotted Tiered Planters
Planters decorated with fun polka-dots, colorful flowers, and your house number!
16. Nails
Use nails to write out each number of your house for a cool industrial look.
17. Vertical Hanging Buckets
A cute little idea that uses a wooden board, metal buckets, and your favorite plants!
18. Plate Display
Using decorated plates and metal plate holders, you can create a unique house number display.
19. Planter with the Last Name
Another planter box idea but this time one that includes your family name! Super cute!
20. On A Rock
This project doesn’t have to be an expensive one. It can be something as easy as painting your number on a wide rock.
21. Chevron Monogram
I love it. The charming Chevron pattern with the funky yellow numbers, it’s just so charming.
22. Painted Black
Terracotta pots painted black have an especially sleek and elegant look.
23. Screws
Don’t want to pay for a new house number sign? “Screw it!” Make one yourself.
24. Raised Planter Box
A raised planter box filled with gorgeous flowers and an illuminated house number will add a lot of curb value.
25. Colorful Stripes
Colorful stripes to match the color of your door using nothing but colored paint sticks.
26. Mailbox
A great place to display your address number is right by your mailbox.
27. Pretty
A pretty house number sign that is delicate and will look absolutely darling hanging by the front door.
28. Door Mat
A custom doormat with your own house’s number added right on to it.
29. Hanging Basket Post
An elegant address post with dazzling purple hanging basket display.
30. Door Decal
Get some decals made so you can put your house number directly on your door.
31. Mossy
I think this has to be my favorite design. I love the natural look of moss and the original idea.
32. Wineglass
Alright, all you wine lovers out there… Here’s one for you.
33. Hanging from a Tree
A charming homemade wooden sign hanging from a nearby tree.
34. Cross Stitch
Cross stitch your house number right into your screen door! I’m definitely loving how this looks.
35. Oversized Cement
This is so much fun. I’m in love with these oversized painted cement house numbers.
36. Vintage Paddle
Nautical beachy vibes make this a fun DIY project to spice up your front entrance.
37. Solar Address Sign
Add your house number to a solar lantern that lights up your driveway.
38. Rustic
Charm your guests with this rustic sign and watch them be impressed when you tell them you made it yourself.
39. Bright Colors
Your house number sign doesn’t have to be boring, brighten things up with vibrant paint.
40. Cedar Planter Box
A fresh look with simple cedar wood, a healthy plant, and of course your house number.
41. Welcome
Welcome your guests before you even answer the door with a happy sign.
42. Rainbow
Oh so cute! These bright colors are so much fun and look great hovering above the mailbox.
43. Vertical House Sign
A very elegant and classy look to this gorgeous vertical metal house number sign.
44. Framed
A creative way to turn a picture frame into a useful and stylish addition to your house.
45. Etched
Etched in the glass above the front door gives a bit of a nostalgic feeling of older days.
Bright colors, elegant forms, unique patterns, and original designs! There are so many ways you can style your house numbers to bring a whole new vibe to your front entrance.
Go for something sleek by using straight lines and bold numbers or get that funky look with bright colors and crazy patterns. Update your sign with an added planter box or tone it down by simply sticking the decals right on the door itself.
