We looked high and low for some good looking house numbers to put up. Neutra font numbers are pretty good looking, and are commonly used in Eichler houses. However, DWR wants $75 for EACH LETTER! So much for the whole Within Reach part of their name.
Lo and behold, I heard people talking online about some modern looking numbers you could find at Home Depot. For $7. Well that was an easy decision.
I figured I would throw something together that would make a pleasing, modern backdrop for the letters. Plus it would reduce the number of holes I'd have to make in the mortar. So while I was as Home Depot, I picked up a 11"x14" sheet of Lexan plastic. I used some 220 grit sandpaper on both sides only swiping in 1 direction. This not only makes the letters stand out, but it back lights the numbers very well when the porch light is on. For less than $50 total, I'd say it made a good difference. You can check out more picts at our Picasa page.
2 comments:
Looks sharp. I also wanted the Neutra numbers from Design Outta Reach, but found the Home Cheapo version, and noticed they had a second color that DWR didn't have, a bronze. The aluminum looks more mid-mod, but nice to have the choice. -DAA
Here's another source for modern house numbers
http://www.moderndwellnumbers.com/numbers.html
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