Unlike a bright hazard strip, this notice looks good, is worded politely and still catches one's attention enough to heed its advice.

Graphic art can also be instructional. A note on an awkward step helps avoid accidents while adding to this home's creative vibe. Words can be powerful things. They can evoke a mood, a feel and a style. Whether subliminal or in your face, using words as art is a unique way to create character and show off your personality — without saying a word yourself. More: Trend Alert: Ampersands Using Typography in Design Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign Browse accessories using letters and words

A safety reminder becomes a charming detail on this single step.See more of this Newfoundland cottage

This particular house had five additions on it (some of which were falling down), and thus had different levels throughout the home. Working with restoration contractor Jerry Burton, Sooley decided one of the moves they needed to make was to keep the different levels. A cute graphic keeps people from tripping and adds to the atmosphere.

One thing that will never go out of style: functional typography. The punchy red of this writing makes it whimisical while the actual words give appropriate warning.

Set the example. When guests see someone answering the door with stockinged feet, they tend to follow the lead. If you're entering your home with someone who's unfamiliar with your shoes-off policy, you might want to mention your house rule even before they come to visit. According to the Emily Post Institute, it's thoughtful to tell guests about your rule ahead of time so they bring slippers or indoor shoes with them, stressing that "no one likes being told to take their shoes off if they are unprepared to do so."

Take an architectural element, maybe one that annoys you (like the step everyone is always tripping over) and bring attention to it in a humorous way.

Here, a cautionary note on uneven flooring warns guests and adds to this coastal cottage's creative character.

Cute, just darn cute!

Flooring for pool house

바닥

cool!

if we get rid of the carpet

I like the flooring the the quote

Escalon

The stencil

words, wall paper on the riser of staircase, personalize for family?

humor

steps

Pour la marche entre la cuisine et le salon

Mind the step

Lyrics under the stairs

floor and writting

On mine, I'm going to paint "Off with your shoes, or off with your head!"

Stair sign

Stairs

The flooring

Quirky

43

Staircase writing

cute

I love this notice, but for me it would be a bright orange stripe!

For studio if any steps or bumps!!

Floorboards painted white and snaded ...

Bottom basement step

The stenciled memo adds a touch of whimsy.

Step

mind the step

"mind the step" for concrete room?

To kitchen

Cute

Popular London saying

Love this

For upstairs

Ha!

Stairs

Word on step

For front step

Fun

floor color and finish

step up into house from sun room

for the bathroom step

I understand...newfoundlanders are so unique

Wording on stair

Mind the Step

Rustic whimsy

Note lol

mind the step

oh clever!

mind the step

stair riser

LA house

Saying

Distinction between levels of "outside" vs. "inside" by adding a step.

stencil

I LOVE the writing on the steps

Step

idee escalier

mind the gap

clever

Mind your step

writing

Here, a cautionary note on uneven flooring warns guests and adds to this coastal cottage's creative character.

in case we don't level

outside by the rainbarrel

i like this idea

Love it!

from fam rm to kitchen??

For the steps at the door

Floor Art

whimsical

mind the step

reminds me of London- Mind the Gap

mind the step

cute

socks

for outside stairs

awesome - reminds me of "mind the gap"

very cute

For the deck?

paint this!

Mind the step!

Jimmy Stiles needs this

porch step

the note on the step

stairs stencil

words on risers

garage step

Character

The step

mind the step

we have a one-step ledge across the front of the garage; this would be a great way to all attention to it, especially after I have the garage floor epoxied.

Mind the step for my entrance

cute idea

very cute.

Take an architectural element, maybe one that annoys you (like the step everyone is always tripping over) and bring attention to it in a humorous way.

Awesome idea!

Like "mind the gap". do this in the garage

Possible flooring wash upstairs

Clever

This is for Camille: "Mind the gap!"

for the 2 steps at the beach... mind the step!

parke

mind the step

Set the example. When guests see someone answering the door with stockinged feet, they tend to follow the lead. If you're entering your home with someone who's unfamiliar with your shoes-off policy, you might want to mention your house rule even before they come to visit. According to the Emily Post Institute, it's thoughtful to tell guests about your rule ahead of time so they bring slippers or indoor shoes with them, stressing that "no one likes being told to take their shoes off if they are unprepared to do so."

Mind the gap

mind your step on first step

Text

Words

Garage step

Mind the step

Love

mind the step

Floors

Floors

Landing step

great idea

Idea - have fun with stairs

cute idea.

Add words on steps like this

Step

Step

basement stairs

Genius.

Reminder

Awww

"mind step" writing

Mind the step stenciled

이건 그냥 귀여워서 ㅋㅋ

Great for office steps

Whimsical warning

Ha ha

cute idea to alert people of step in kitchen/den

:)

We have a ste-down family room and it can be treacherous.

mind the step

Veranda

text on steps

This coastal home located in St. John's Newfoundland was restored for CapeRace Cultural Adventures Eco-Culture Experience travel. Five additions over it's 100 year old history have transformed it into the quirk that it is today.

could do various quotes

For the laundry room?

Writing on riser

nice comments here, specially the pre-notice!

Stair typography

mind the step

floor finish

mind the step

Cute idea. Please mind the platform gap.

kitchen step

a thought for our step into our dining room

Brit awesome

gorgeous

mind the gap

Cute

Similar to firebar

Remove Your Shoes (please) Paint it on the riser

stairs

Functional typography

steps.

Stairs

Love

whimsical 3

stair

Idea

Love it

yeauuhh

Writing

OMG. This will save me a lawsuit. Do it.

Practical

should we?

Cute

Typo

informative for safety's sake!

mind the step

Whimsical

Mine yr step

Nice worn floor

words on stair riser

Wow, I love those socks!

for backyard

steps

Riser

Mind the step.

use risers 1

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