We live in a world where ordering delivery to your home or office is more common than it has ever been. That's why an address sign is so crucial. Of course, a good address sign can also add personality and flair to the outside of your home. Signs are no longer all built the same either, there are weather-resistant and solar-powered options out there.
There are just a few things to consider before picking a sign:
- Style: Address signs come in a variety of styles, but not all of them are suited for all homes. If you live in a city, or denser suburban area then a hanging sign to be displayed next to the door may be the right option. Alternatively, rural residents may need to be stand-alone, on posts, or have larger numbers visible from further away.
- Features: If your address is hard to spot at night, then a solar-powered option may be just the ticket. Likewise, there are signs that stand up on stakes or have different colored backlighting. Deciding on whether an address sign with features is for you is a consideration worth thinking about.
- Materials: Not all address signs are created equal, or even from the same materials. There are light-up plastic picks, stones carved with your address, and even metal picks. Knowing what you prefer can help narrow down the options, and ensure you find exactly what you're looking for.
LeiDrail solar-powered illuminated home address sign
Staff pick
High-contrast LED-lit plaques like this one are the easiest to read and effortless to care for.
Pros:
- Solar-powered
- Modern, crisp lines
- IP55 waterproof
- Can DIY your doorplate
Cons:
- Only one font available on the number stickers
LeiDrail, a brand that manufactures solar lighting for homes and garden, won our top spot with their LED-illuminated address sign. It's IP55 water-resistant and able to withstand even heavy weather. Thanks to embedded solar paneling, this address sign is virtually maintenance-free. It even charges in indirect light, so you don't have to worry about a cloudy day costing you a properly lit address plaque. Mount this LED address sign on your door, wall, porch—anywhere flat will work, but make sure that the surface you choose can take screws for installation.
SUNGATH lighted house address number sign
Weather, temperature, and power-drain resistant
Polysilicon laminate solar panels are more efficient, and SUNGATH's lighted address sign stake reaps that benefit to great success.
Pros:
- Charges efficiently
- Choose from warm or cool white light
- Sturdily made from aluminum and ABS
- High-capacity battery
Cons:
- Meant for outdoor/lawn use, installs via spike
For those with an exceptionally long driveway or a shadowy stretch of lawn, SUNGATH's solar-powered address spike is sure to stand out. Automatic "smart" control takes care of scheduling the sign's light timer for ten hours of continuous illumination at night. Its charge is capable of lasting two days once full, thanks to a 1200mAh 3.2v lithium-ion battery and ultra-efficient polysilicon solar panel. This address sign also gives you the option of color temperature—choose from cool white and warm white.
Whitehall Products Nite Bright address sign
Classic silhouette, optimal visibility
Two-sided address signs, like this one from Whitehall Products, are especially convenient.
Pros:
- Can read the address coming or going
- Inherently reflective
- Basic black and white design
- Handcrafted since 1941
Cons:
- Avoid this sign if you live in a hot climate
Whitehall Products have been a trusted brand for address signs since 1941, and it's easy to see why. This pick, a generously sized address sign in Whitehall's "Nite Brite" collection, can be mounted in three different ways. Hang it vertically or horizontally with its flatback mount, or attach it to the top of your mailbox for double-sided legibility. No lights are needed for reading clarity, so there's zero upkeep; the background is so reflective that this address sign stands out even on the darkest nights.
Address America Park Place customized address number plaque
Handcrafted since 1992
Available in three different heights, Address America's "Park Place" address plaque hangs from a slim metal spike and reads clear as day—even at night.
Pros:
- Handcrafted
- Clearly legible numbers
- Steel tube
- Reflective vinyl numbers
Cons:
- Meant to be pushed into the ground
There are times that you want to pick an item for your home just because of the aesthetic. This glossy black powder-coated pick from Address America evokes classic design sensibilities and is a perfect way to flaunt your design chops to the whole neighborhood. The signs are weatherproof and come in three different heights. When ordering you'll customize with your address numbers, which are easy to see on the sign from a distance thanks to the reflective material used.
Sassy Squirrel handcrafted slate home address plaque
Nature, the original architect
Gilded characters and a crisp font adorn this rustic slate plaque; it's an earthy take on the humble address sign.
Pros:
- Natural materials
- Available in four different dimensions
- Embossed text can be yellow or silver
- Can hang it or mount it flat
Cons:
- If slate falls, it will chip or shatter
Slate, a fine-grained metamorphic rock, has long been used to adorn living spaces, whether used as tiles in a garden walkway or even as shingled roofing. Sassy Squirrel's take on an address sign is inherently customizable; they're designed to be weather-resistant, with crisply rendered letters and images that stand out. Slate complements brick, stone, and adobe exteriors beautifully, so adding this address sign to those finishes would be a no-brainer.
Bottom line
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An easy-to-see address sign is a great addition to any home, especially if you are someone who gets a lot of deliveries. From classic metal poles to super reflective numbers to display next to the door, there are plenty of quality options to suit every sensibility.
Our favorite pick is the illuminated solar-powered address sign by LEDrail. White LEDs make sure the numbers are bright enough to see and are juxtaposed against a super reflective background. This solar-powered pick looks great and is weather-proof to boot.
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