3 Types Of Illuminated House Numbers To Consider
When you grow tired of people not being able to find your home, you may wonder what you could add to make your address pop. While larger house numbers may be an interesting focal point, they aren't right for every home design, and some people prefer something a little more subtle. Here are three varieties of illuminated house numbers you should consider, and why.
1. Individually Illuminated Numbers
If you need those numbers to shine through brightly, consider individually illuminated house numbers. Much like the lit letters of a business, but on a smaller scale, illuminated numbers are 3D and designed with interior LED lights.
When the system is turned on, the numbers light up, shining your home's number brightly. Illuminated numbers can be installed to stand away from your home or placed flush in a small marquee, so they won't look obvious during the day.
2. Backlit Numbers
On the other hand, some people prefer house numbers that look completely normal during the day, but with a pop of brightness at night. Backlit numbers contain fine strips of LED lights around the backside of the actual number, creating a warm, backlit glow around the dark number at night. Backlit numbers are very versatile and stand out well, making them a great option for anyone who wants something a little unique, but may be concerned about installing anything too obvious.
3. Shadow-Casted Numbers
If you want something different, consider shadow-casted numbers. Instead of lighting up the physical numbers themselves, these systems are designed to shine a bright light onto a number placed perpendicular to the house, casting a shadow with a void of your home number onto the side of your property. These numbers are unique enough to stand out, while also creating an invisible home number during the day, when other indicators, like your street number or mailbox number, are more present.
Shadow-casted numbers are used heavily found on modern or minimalist homes and typically designed with laser-cut metal and a hidden light. If you want a shadow-casted number, think about how large you want the number to be and where you want the image cast.
Anytime you are considering updates to your home, it pays to work with a professional contractor to take care of the project. In addition to running the proper electrical lines, contractors can also align everything perfectly to prevent your home's exterior from looking sloppy.
Contact a business for more information on illuminated house numbers.