Welcome signs and plaques for the entrance: 10 amazing ideas for very original creations

Decorating the external are of the entrance to a house is often overlooked because it is a common belief that it is the interior that defines a home's personality and style. This is simple not true. The exterior entrance to a home should be as well cared for and decorated as the interior.

This area is like a business card and it's what people notice when they arrive and are welcomed before entering the home. And, for these reasons, it is very important that there are decorative elements that welcome a guest warmly. Usually, these are welcome signs and plaques that are suitable for outdoor environments such as porches, gardens or verandas.

There are many ideas on how to achieve this. Below, are some which may inspire you:

A vertical wooden plaque, with a plant incorporated, is what is needed for a country house with a rustic, elegant style. The writing can be painted on in any color and font, choosing those that suit your personal taste. The same goes for the actual wording too.

For an even more rustic, original style, a rough wooden plank, with three-dimensional letters glued on it and greenery added, is ideal.

A shabby chic sign can be made with wood stippled with white paint, an inscription with stenciled letters and romantic bows to top it all off.

A plaque hung on the door that looks like a blackboard, with the words "welcome" on it, is suitable for any type of entrance. And adding a vase with flowers is an original attractive detail.

Another great idea for signs to hang on the door can be signs that look like gift tags or clothing tags. You can use different colors and wording, and the visual impact is incredible.

If you want to focus on the beauty of a font, italics are usually the most elegant and, at the same time, effective.

When, on the other hand, in addition to the style, the script or wording needs to be amusing, an sign like the one in the photo above can be created.

In the same vein, you can choose to create a plaque by joining together several signs on which you can write down amusing "house rules".

And, again, by joining several signs together, the personailty of the home can be described.

Finally, check out the effect of blending sunflowers with an attractive font and other decorative elements in the example shown in the photo above.

Which of these ideas would you like to copy?