Best house numbers: from copper to zinc, nine of our favorite designs that make a statement

1 RUSTIC BLOCK Optima Semi Bold in turquoise-patina bronze (6 in.). $57; Accurate Image, www.accurateimageinc.com or 206/522-1136.

2 TAILORED CLASSIC House Number in oil-rubbed bronze (6 in.). $9; Restoration Hardware, www.restorationhardware.com or 800/910-9837.

3 DECO ICON Sausalito in solid zinc (4 1/2 in.). $16; Avalon by Atlas Homewares at Chiasso, www.chiasso.com or 877/244-2776.

4 CRAFTSMAN BUNGALOW Grove in copper (4 in.). $20; House Number Connection, www.housenumberconnection.com or 509/535-1237.

5 FUTURE PERFECT Ribbon Condensed in clear anodized aluminum (3 in.). $23; WestOn Letters, www.architecturalnumbers.com or 818/503-9472.

6 MIDCENTURY MODERN Neutraface Display Light Alt in stainless steel (4 in.). From $40; Custom House Numbers, www.customhousenumbers.com or 888/868-3567.

7 STURDY ELEGANCE Roman in dark bronze anodized aluminum (4 in.). $30; WestOn Letters, www.architecturalnumbers.com or 818/503-9472.

8 RETRO REVIVAL House Number in brushed stainless steel (5 in.). $22; House Art, www.houseart.net or 248/651-8124.

9 SEASIDE ANTIQUE House Number in antique white (4 in.). $4.50; Bauerware, www.bauerware.com or 415/864-3886.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ROB D. BRODMAN

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