20 DIY House Number Projects & Design Ideas

You can make a number of changes to your house, but you'll probably never change your house number. Here are a few ideas on how to display your home's number so it'll add curb appeal and charm.

March 29, 2021

By: Jacquelyn McGilvray and Maria Conti

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Moss-Covered House Numbers

Add color and an organic vibe to your house with numbers made from pressure-treated plywood and sheet moss.

GET THE HOW-TO: How to Make House Numbers Covered in Moss

Dual-Purpose Planter Box & House Numbers

Add curb appeal by building a brightly colored planter box that also identifies the home's street address.

GET THE HOW-TO: How to Make a Wood Planter Box With House Numbers

Wall Planter

A metal planter displays the house number just outside this modern courtyard. Drought-resistant plants fill the rustic container, which accents the contemporary concrete wall that separates the patio from the street.

From: Project Groundwork

Put Your House in Lights

Be the brightest house on the block with fresh, fun neon address numbers like the ones featured here, from HGTV Smart Home 2015. Not only do they make a bold, stylish statement but you can rest assured that guests will always find their way to the front door. Win-win.

Nail Art

Inexpensive and super easy to make, this custom house number plaque adds just the right amount of homemade charm. The metal planter full of flowers adds a simple and sweet welcome.

GET THE HOW-TO: How to Make a Rustic-Chic Nail Art Address Plaque

From: Elizabeth Demos

Terra-Cotta Tower

Not every home has the perfect, easy-to-see spot to display a house number. But even if you do, this DIY’s unique take house numbers will have you second-guessing a traditional display.

GET THE HOW-TO: Terra-Cotta Tower: A Unique House Number Display

Two-in-One

Display your house identifier in style with this easy-to-build sign with a built-in planter box.

GET THE HOW-TO: How to Make a Wall-Hanging Planter Box With House Numbers

Gorgeous Functionality

Take your house numbers to the next level with modern planters that pack major curb appeal.

GET THE HOW-TO: Make Your Own Modern House Number Planters

Flower-Filled Front Door Basket

Give a front door basket double usefulness by adding house numbers. Make the addition permanent by attaching metal versions with heavy-duty outdoor adhesive, or opt for a temporary fix, like these budget-friendly vinyl stickers. Tip: Make it easier to visually align the numbers by noting the basket's center with a piece of removable painter's tape.

GET THE HOW-TO: Skip the Wreath: Try a Holiday-Spanning Front Door Basket Instead

From: H. Camille Smith

DIY Cement Board

Heavy-duty cement board is long-lasting, affordable and you can make them in any font you wish.

GET THE HOW-TO: How to Make Cement Board House Numbers

From: Emily Fazio

The Magic of Moss

Bring your porch to life with these big, bold and beautiful DIY moss house numbers.

GET THE HOW-TO: Moss It Up: DIY Moss House Numbers

Fishing Cottage

Joan from Scavenger Chic made her house numbers using upcycled pallet wood, rope and driftwood. Create a silhouette that matches your home's style and use it to display your number.

Brick by Brick

Have a leftover pile of bricks and no clue what to do with them? Before you clutter the classifieds with yet another “free bricks” advertisement, consider building this adorable cedar and brick planter complete with house numbers.

GET THE HOW-TO: Brick-by-Brick Guide to Building a Raised Planter With House Numbers

Broken Dishes

Use old dishware and tile to create a mosaic display of your home's identifier.

GET THE HOW-TO: How to Turn Broken Dishes Into Mosaic House Numbers

Oar Inspiring

Krista from the Happy Housie blog upcycled an old boat paddle into a nautical-inspired way to display her house number.

Upcycled Wine Bottles

A variety of wine bottles were melted down flat then adored with numbers. Project by Glass With a Past.

Concrete Retaining Wall

This house is easily identified by its large numbers that were cleverly embossed into the wall that seperates the lawn from the sidewalk.

On the Softer Side

These homeowners opted to use a throw pillow to display their number.

Orange Door and Numbers

Matching the house numbers to the door makes both elements stand out and makes a fun statement. The color orange is associated with vibrant energy, according to award-winning designer Lori Dennis, ASID.

Stained Glass Transom

The entrance of this historic home is identified by a pretty stained-glass transom window above the glossy black door. Image courtesy of Behr Paints.

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