Home Exteriors
What Your House Number’s Font Says About You
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Home Exteriors
What Your House Number’s Font Says About You
Serif, sans serif, spelled out—your house number’s typeface and colour reveal a lot about your design style.
Once a decorating afterthought, a house number is a simple and affordable way to personalize your entryway. But what exactly does the typeface say about your home’s interior style? From modern digits to mixed materials, here’s what your house number says about you.
Serif
If your house number is in a serif typeface—such as Roman Serif—your design style is probably more classic. You love a traditional look that the elegant curves of a serif font convey well.
Serif doesn’t have to be boring. If you want to make this style look more modern, consider implementing on-trend materials like brass or matte black. It’s also about layout; instead of placing your numbers on a typical round background plate, layer them vertically or fasten them to a planter.
Sans serif
For the past two decades, sans serif typefaces have made their way into the mainstream. Sleek and minimalist, these fonts are typically seen as more modern, evoking mid-century or farmhouse styles (à la Joanna Gaines). If you’re into this style, your home’s design is likely trendy and Pinterest-inspired.
The clean look of sans serif typefaces is also popular for its ability to bring an older home design into the present. The most popular style, called Neutraface, has even been dubbed the “gentrification font.” Interestingly, this gives it the unique ability to work well with both ultra-modern builds and long-standing architecture.
Spelled-out
Your house number may not use actual numbers at all! Spelling out your address, whether that’s just the number or incorporating the street name, is en-vogue right now.
Keep in mind that your address may not be as quick to read compared to number-led versions, which could be tricky for guests and delivery people.
Mixed materials
If your house number is made of mixed materials—be it tiled background plates, DIY-designs, or sleek laser-cut—your style is more unique to you. Curated and cool, you’re probably more interested in quirky patterns and eco-friendly materials than simplicity. Choose serif or sans serif for your personality-driven design.
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