Collection by Kelsey Keith

Modern House Numbers

Like doorknobs, mailboxes, and fencing, house numbers are crucial for broadcasting a home's essential modern-ness. Neutra is a guaranteed winner, font-wise, but consider a few other modern options.

The communal entry has a large house number, 28 in the case of the Bouwmeester/Blokius family, to distinguish it from its neighbors.
The communal entry has a large house number, 28 in the case of the Bouwmeester/Blokius family, to distinguish it from its neighbors.
This is one of our favorite details of the Bent/Sliced house. The wooden slats with vertical house number feels quite modern and very sophisticated.
This is one of our favorite details of the Bent/Sliced house. The wooden slats with vertical house number feels quite modern and very sophisticated.
Architectural Numbers by Weston come in a range of font styles (41) and finishes (12).
Architectural Numbers by Weston come in a range of font styles (41) and finishes (12).
Of course, Neutra numbers are a modern classic for a reason. Design Within Reach has reissued the aluminum numbers after working with Richard Neutra's son to produce the pieces, true to the 1930s originals, in exacting detail. $24 each.
Of course, Neutra numbers are a modern classic for a reason. Design Within Reach has reissued the aluminum numbers after working with Richard Neutra's son to produce the pieces, true to the 1930s originals, in exacting detail. $24 each.
4-inch by 4-inch clay tiles from Heath Ceramics pay homage to the legendary Charles and Ray Eames. The new font was designed by House Industries; the tiles are available in three colors (black, yellow, and poppy red) and are displayed by running them on a teak track. $38 per tile; $45 for the track.
4-inch by 4-inch clay tiles from Heath Ceramics pay homage to the legendary Charles and Ray Eames. The new font was designed by House Industries; the tiles are available in three colors (black, yellow, and poppy red) and are displayed by running them on a teak track. $38 per tile; $45 for the track.
The German hardware company designed these blocky "Signo" house numbers in a matte stainless steel. $27 apiece from allmodern.com
The German hardware company designed these blocky "Signo" house numbers in a matte stainless steel. $27 apiece from allmodern.com
Atlas Homewares recently updated its Avalon house numbers (by eliminating the prior version's front facing screws); they come in brushed nickel or oil-rubbed bronze. $20 each
Atlas Homewares recently updated its Avalon house numbers (by eliminating the prior version's front facing screws); they come in brushed nickel or oil-rubbed bronze. $20 each