It’s a sad fact but I’m pretty sure that were they to be asked what they think about house signs, chances are a lot of people will conjure up images of poorly made, heavily lacquered slabs of wood about an inch thick complete with bark effect on the sides and a ‘witty’ phrase hacked into it like “llamedos” and the like.
The reason to consider this sad is that it’s meant house signs are often relegated to the ‘tacky’ file rather than being given the recognition deserved as a stylish and effective addition to your home. It’s likely the reason that many house owners no longer think of making this addition despite the low price to high impact ratio.
These days personalised signs for your home are not restricted to the aforementioned slab of poor taste but can be found in a wide variety of materials and finishes, all personalised to your taste, home number, name or – providing it’s not spine-chillingly cringeworthy – a funny or sentimental one liner.
House signs serve as a reflection of your house. If you put attention and care into your decorating and your garden, why not continue this with a stylish house sign? It’s no longer a case that they have to cost a fortune and be restricted to styles that don’t suit your taste. The rise in online purchasing has lead to a wealth of choice for every aspect of life and house signs are no exception.
Slate house signs, for example, can provide a look that’s at once contemporary and authentic and would look the part whether nestled amongst ivy or standing proud attached to brickwork or a post. You can get signs or plaques in brushed aluminium for a more crisp, architectural finish or a crisp, clear acrylic sign to really help your name or number stand out. Or, yes, even wood though given the extremities of weather it’s likely to face it would need to be heavily treated to withstand the elements and wouldn’t look as striking as those made from more modern materials.
Aside from helping your house stand apart from the others, there’s a pretty practical purpose that’s well served by adding such a feature to your home – especially if yours happens to be a house name out away from the well ordered town or city centre: deliveries. With the growth of online purchases creating increasing home deliveries, having a distinctive sign ensures that a delivery driver won’t easily miss your property. I’ve known many a person living in more rural areas who have had drivers give up trying to find their house. While there’s always the element of drivers getting lost, having your house name or number clearly displayed will always make things easier.
With the array and variety of styles and materials available it’s easy to choose a personalised house sign that adds a touch of style to your house.
