Where to Use Street Signs as Decor: Creative Ideas to Showcase Your Hometown Pride

Street signs aren’t just for roads anymore, they’re making a big statement in homes across the country. Whether you're showing off your roots, honoring your college town, or giving a one-of-a-kind gift, custom city street signs from Signz bring a powerful mix of nostalgia, personality, and style into any space.

But where exactly should you hang one?

Here are the best spots to feature your Signz sign and turn any room into a tribute to the places that made you.

1. The Entryway — Welcome Home in Style

Your front hallway or foyer sets the tone for your entire home. A custom street sign with your hometown or a meaningful street name makes for a striking and personal first impression. It’s like saying, “This is who we are.”

2. Living Room Focal Wall

Street signs work great above a couch, next to framed art, or as part of a gallery wall. They're bold, clean, and industrial — perfect for breaking up the softness of traditional decor with something authentic and meaningful.

3. Dorm Rooms & College Apartments

What better way to rep your city or home state than with a custom aluminum street sign? For students living far from home, it’s a piece of comfort, a familiar nameplate that instantly adds character and a connection to their roots.

4. Man Cave or Garage

Street signs have long been a staple in man caves, home bars, and garages — but not like this. With real city logos, fonts, and actual 5052 aluminum, Signz signs look like they came straight from the street… but without the illegal part.

5. Home Offices & Studios

Add a touch of inspiration to your workspace with a street sign that symbolizes where your story began or a place that drives your hustle. It’s clean, professional, and makes Zoom backgrounds 10x cooler.

6. Kids’ Rooms or Nurseries

A street sign with a child’s name, birth city, or the street they were born on becomes a timeless piece of decor. It’s personal, playful, and built to last through every stage of childhood.

7. Gifts with Real Impact

Forget mass-produced wall art. A Signz street sign is thoughtful, affordable, and emotional. Ideal for:

• Housewarmings

• Weddings

• Anniversaries

• Retirements

• Police or firefighter gifts

• Birthdays

It says, “I know where your heart is.”

Why Our Signs Are Perfect for Home Decor

Every Signz street sign is:

• Made from real 5052 aluminum (not plastic)

• Printed on outdoor-grade vinyl and laminated

• Resistant to peeling, fading, and cracking

• Completely customizable (city, text, size, font color)

• Designed to match actual city styles

🛒 Start Designing Your Own

With over 200+ city templates and an easy-to-use customization interface, Signz lets you create a piece of functional art that tells your story.

Your city. Your sign. Your story.