I like #3 best, then #4. No guesswork in deciphering your house number :)

of the options, #3

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#3. It is easiest to read and easiest to find.

Horizontal next to door.

But hello, since you have time, are you good with the type face and color? I like the black, but I am not sure that I am sold on the arial(?) font for the numbers.

I like the vertical but bigger on that house for sure I am not sure why that would be harder to read .

I like the vertical best and agree with Patricia on bigger numbers.

#1 is worst -- too cramped and hard to find.

#3 is easiest to read; therefore, the best.

I like the idea of bigger numbers. Make it easy for people.

3. Function first!

That was supposed to say “3. Function first!”

3 easiest to read.

I like #3.

Number 2 - It just looks the nicest! Vertical outdoor lighting and vertical house numbers look nice together.

Option #3 then followed by option #2.

So #1 is definitely out. It's funny because that's exactly where the numbers always were on this house...from way before we owned it. But then again, it spent the time from 1963 until a few weeks ago as a red brick ranch. It has been totally reinvented!

I don't have or haven't even started to look for the actual numbers I'm going to use. They're definitely going to be black, but I want to wait on size and font until the light fixture is hung and the new door is installed and painted. It might be easier to make the final decision when all of the real pieces are in place.

I appreciate all of the input.

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The numbers you choose could indeed make a difference! Have fun choosing.

Vertical! Landscaping may obscure the numbers.

Vertical, no doubt. Keep the clean, modern lines.

3. Which one is the easiest to see. You really want people to find your house if you've invited them. Or called an ambulance. Under the light. Also is A good idea.

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If your job was to find house numbers, as mine was, you reallly appreciate large and legible.

Agreed, Joe. If there's a mailbox at the curb, you could have the house number on that as well.

In my town we are required to have our house numbers painted on the curb, which obviously isn't very noticeable, but it's good as a last resort if someone doesn't have the numbers on the house.

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#3 but larger. Putting them where people expect to find them really helps as does your light right there.

Another vote for #3 and big numbers. Take your time to look for a font (style) you like. The black looks best. Make sure it’s easy to read from the curb.

People forget that the police, or an ambulance, need to know where you are if you call for help. Aesthetics are important, but visibility is vital.

As the wife of a retired police officer, he’ll be sure that no matter what we do it’s easy to see. We will also have the #’s on our mailbox at the road.

Lots of smart comments here that I appreciate.

This is a test: Is anything I'm posting showing up publicly? I'm having a heck of a problem and it is incredibly frustrating!

My first step is to figure out if anything at all is posting, because I do know that I can't start a new thread. Thanks to anyone who might take pity and answer me here...

Your test message posted. 🙂

Thank you for the reply.

I've now invested way way WAY too much time that I'm never going to get back trying to post my Before/After thread. I think I need to walk away for awhile and figure it out at another time. My brain is fried.... ;-)

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Here’s your answer - most of us said #3. You’re done. Unfried brain!

You’re not alone. Most of us obsess over things like this, but luckily you posted here and #3 won handily.

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I like #2 best.

If you weren't going to listen anyway and had 4 people to ask for opinions, why did you waste everyone's time here?

I'd double check if zoning permits you to do what you have done.

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Uhm, maybe if it's such a waste of time you shouldn't bother.

Silly me, I thought this forum was for getting opinions and advice. I didn't realize I was wasting people's time and obligated to follow majority rule no matter what.

Sorry to sound snarky, but I think that post is pretty rude.

I like your final decision!

Oooh---you picked my unpopular choice! Nice!!!!!

@violetsnapdragon Less popular... but the right one.

No, you just wanted to show off your house and weren't interested in advice.

House is pretty, good job!

Wow, @HU-910663146...who the heck pee-peed in your cornflakes?

Do you even understand the concept of a forum like this?

You know - people ask questions, get advice, post their finished project. Go figure.

You call it showing off; I call it being really proud of something my husband and I put a lot of time, effort, and money into. Won't apologize for that.

I did notice that you originally commented with something nice on my Before/After post. I guess this house number thing really set you off for some reason. You might want to just stop wasting your time with me.

And BTW - you're even ruder than I originally thought!!

Ignore them. The thing I like about your design is the massive rain chain. I've never seen anything like it. Visually it becomes a support post for the overhang. I like it a lot. I'd replicate its shapes with your accessories. Don't worry about centering the bench to the window... spread it out.