Will you have a mailbox? Above it is a common location.

Option 2, by the steps at eye level. Good-sized numbers, like 3-4”, and no goofy calligraphy.

You could mount the numbers on a plaque-like thing that would help them stand out. Or order a specially made one.

And shine a light on them; you need a light there anyway so people can see the steps.

Large black numbers

place it where emergency services can see it. having worked for them, I can tell you that having to try and locate house numbers really slows down them getting to you. If it's allowed, paint the number on your curb too. Place the address on the home on the front.

where lisedv has it is fine. Make sure it's clearly visible at NIGHT and large enough to read from the street. they have reflective coatings.

In most jurisdictions a house number is required by ordinance and usually requires at least 4" tall numbers. Over the garage door is the best location to be seen easily without searching to hard. Make it easy to see for your postal carrier, UPS, fedx, along for emergency services and guests.

I agree placing the numbers at eye level walking on the sidewalk.

Remove the stones between the stairs and the garage door (below the single window) and plant an evergreen hedge with colorful blooms. depending on the sun direction, Azaleas would be nice.

Solar house numbers so they can be seen at night. The black numbers stand out well against the white background during the day. I would place them even with the top of the lower window by the stairs.

I’d hang larger individual numbers (maybe Art Deco style?) vertically between the stairs and small lower level window, with a barn light above to light the #s and the stairs. In your landscaping plan, include something that gets some height (maybe a pencil/ columnar arborvitae or similar) to the right of that window for balance.

Oh, and great job on the renovations— your house looks great!!

I'd probably have two house number signs. The first one should be where you indicated near the stairs; it might be worthwhile to look at the proposed location while sitting in your car as you drive by both at night and during the day. That will allow you to more accurately assess how easy it is for any emergency services to read. The second one would go where you indicate above the garage.

Both should be lighted, the numbers large and clear (forget cute) and very easy to read. Solar lighting or regular lighting should work well. Will you have a light that illuminates the stairs and front porch as well as the entry door?

Dan 1888 suggested incorporating the house number into a mailbox. Am liking that idea. The mailbox should ideally be adjacent to the street. That would make the house number very visible from the street.

The USPS requires house numbers on mailboxes and be at least 1 inch tall. Numbers should already be on the mailbox, but like I said before city ordinances usually require numbers on the house and must be at least 4 inches in height. Counties in rural areas also usually have ordinances for properly marking a house with numbers.

If you don't have numbers on your box don't whine when your mail is messed up, but that won't happen because carriers can and will stop delivery if the box isn't numbered and return mail to sender.

I thought I would make a different suggestion, but now that I look at it it somehow reminds me of Seasame Street.

I wouldn't mind living on Sesame Street, actually.

I don't have any better ideas than those already given. I like Beth H's and katinparadise's tips best.

House looks adorable. I hope it's as lovely for you on the inside as it is cute on the outside.

"I wouldn't mind living on Sesame Street, actually."

Even if you had to wear that big yellow bird costume all the time?

Might be warm. As long as I don't have to room with Oscar, I'll be fine.

Good point.

Vertical numbers can be hard to read. Horizontal are easier.

There is nothing wrong with having the house number appear twice.

I remember when it was popular to write out the address such as:

"sixty four fifty seven"

You didn't know if it was 6457 or 64507 or 60457 or 604507.

It was a lost generation.

Thanks to all for this helpful, and entertaining, conversation!

Like these, Mark?

Yup! 86 or 806, 68 or 608??

I think it's pretty clear they say 86 and 68, but with longer numbers it could indeed get tricky.

Eighty six? 806? Sixty eight? 608? Let's eat Grandma? Let's eat, Grandma?

Safety should always take priority over calligraphy.

Punctuation rules!

My advice drive down the road and chack which ones you can read from your ca and notw where tjey are then that is where you put yours . Just at aglance above the window would be the most visible and horizontal not vertical too Ihe best a post byt he steps like a mailbox or just a post with the sign and some flowers under it Of course some type of lighting eithe rht enumbers themselves or an actual light could be solar .

Super cute house! I love @PPF.'s suggestion to paint the downspout. Makes a nice difference!

I also like the thoughts of lighting the numbers in some way, wherever they are, so they can be seen at night.

Take this photo of your home to the fire department/rescue. They will determine what is needed to save your life.

I’d place bold uncomplicated numbers with a little flourish dead center under the triple window and above the small single window. Possibly with back lighting. Decorative

I like mrsfann's suggestion, and also place numbers on your mailbox AND painted on your curb if there is one and it's allowed. Be sure that any lighting you have for the numbers makes it easier to see the numbers. Sometimes backlighting can overwhelm the numbers so you can't distinguish them.

I always have a hard time with backlit numbers. Also with numbers that are mounted away from the wall on pegs; the light casts shadows that make them hard to read against their shadows.

I'd place the numbers against the top step, gives focus to the front dor and visible from every angle coming down the street.

I would choose the middle option and use a tasteful number plate - see link below

Look what I found on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/ie/listing/900262416/modern-contemporary-aluminium-property?ref=share_v4_lx

I think I would use the space under the left top window, and above the single lower window to put larger horizontal numbers. This way, it creates a ‘rule of three’ diagonal line moving from the door, through the numbers, down to the lower window. Then I would reflect the same diagonal line with three shrubs. One narrow, taller growing bush by the stairs, one more structured shrub that would be manicured under the center window, and one ‘wilder, free flowing’ flowering bush to the right of the window. Then there would be yet another rule of three diagonal going from the numbers, through the window down to the flowering bush.

Place the numbers vertically on the bottom right post of the stairway.

Above garage or next to window by front door. If visible, on the trim directly above garage door is where I would put it. Wherever it goes, mail and emergency services need to see it.

My first thought was under the window or above garage.

I’d put large (simple font) numbers under the window at the top of the stairs. Easy to see & direct people to the hidden door. Written numbers vs numerals look great but are harder for people trying to find you, particularly fire & police.

Alternatively, you could put them on one of the upper stair risers. Same effect leads visitors to your front door.

Either way, I’d use a black or nickel finish that plays well with your gray facade. And for sure add a big porch light that illuminates the area & helps direct visitors.
Nice house!

Lovely home! I think the steps are a good location, it's about eye level.

Going for the ridiculous

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Ridiculousness achieved! House is still adorable. Lisa, do come back and show us your choice.

Use your middle selection, horizontal positioning, not vertical and lit for night time. Think of the first responders and put the numbers where they are most visible, they will appreciate that. (People are used to reading left to right , so vertical can be confusing in emergencies) Your house looks very nice. I have seen many house numbers on large rocks used in landscaping, with lights around so numbers are lit. This idea immediately popped into my mind, imagining something under that small widow, with greenery.

Aesthetically I like above the garage door because it will stand out against the white. That said, Judy Graham had a great idea of asking where your local fire department would see it best. Enjoy your new home!