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Customisable Oak Free-Standing House Signs

Customisable Oak Free-Standing House Signs

£99.00 GBP
£99.00 GBP
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  • Sustainably Sourced
  • Handmade in Devon
  • Bespoke Designs

Create a timeless entrance to your home or business with our handcrafted free-standing oak house signs. Made from sustainably sourced Devon oak, each sign is completely customisable with your house name, number, business name, logo or other wording, with options for different sizes, fonts and engraving colours.

Once your order is placed, we’ll send you design options to review and approve before we begin engraving, so you can be completely happy with your design before we start.

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Product Description

Key Features | Customisable Oak Free-Standing House Signs

• Handmade from sustainably sourced Devon oak
• Fully customisable text, font style, lettering colour, and sizing
• Waterproof exterior paint options
• Optional reflective lettering for improved night visibility
• Supplied fully assembled
• Suitable for residential and commercial use
• Proof design provided before carving

Sizes and Dimensions | Single Post Classic Sign

Sign Sizes
Choose your sign width and height:

Width: 40 cm, 50 cm or 60 cm
Height: 6 cm, 10 cm, 12 cm, 20 cm or 24 cm

6–12 cm: ideal for one line of text
20–24 cm: suitable for two lines of text

See the reference photo in the image gallery to help choose the best size for your wording.

Optional Ground Spikes
55 cm steel ground spikes available for easier installation and improved longevity

Custom dimensions are available upon request.

Personalisation Options | Classic Two Post Sign

Each sign is completely bespoke and can be customised with:
• House names or numbers
• Business names
• Logos or branding
• Custom layouts
• Bespoke sizing options

We work closely with every customer throughout the design
process and always provide a proof design for approval before carving begins.

Font & Lettering Options | Signage

Choose from a range of traditional, modern, or script font styles to suit your
property or brand aesthetic. (These options will be sent after purchase via email)

Available lettering finishes include:
• Black
• White
• Dark Brown
• Unpainted natural engraving
• Silver reflective
• Black reflective

Choosing Your Finish:

For the strongest contrast and daytime readability, we recommend:
• Black or White lettering

For a more subtle, natural appearance that blends beautifully with
the oak grain, we recommend:
• Dark Brown or unpainted engraving

For improved nighttime visibility, reflective finishes are ideal as
they catch torchlight and vehicle headlights:
• Silver reflective offers maximum visibility
• Black reflective provides the best balance between daytime contrast and nighttime reflectivity

Reflective finishes are especially well suited for roadside signs, entrances, and low-light locations.

Installation and Fixings | Small Post Signs

Each sign arrives fully assembled and ready for installation.

Optional 55cm ground spikes are recommended for easier installation and improved durability.

Benefits:
• Improved stability
• Reduced post burial depth
• Helps prevent contact with wet ground
• Extends the lifespan of the oak

• Makes future maintenance easier as it is easier to remove and reinstall.
Installation guides and video tutorials are available in our FAQs.

Care and Maintenance | Signage

Each oak sign is carefully finished using an exterior-grade oil of your choice, designed to protect the timber and enhance its natural character.

To maximise the lifespan of your sign, we recommend periodic maintenance depending on its exposure to weather, installation environment and your personal preference of aesthetic finish.

Finish Options:

Danish Oil Finish
• A penetrating oil treatment that nourishes and protects the oak from within.
• Enhances the natural grain and warmth of the oak
• Provides water resistance while maintaining a natural finish
• Allows the timber to breathe and age naturally
• Requires more regular maintenance
• Best suited for customers wanting a traditional, natural wood appearance.

Osmo Exterior Protection (Clear Satin Finish)
• A premium hard wax oil system providing enhanced exterior protection.
• Highly water-repellent and UV resistant
• Helps reduce moisture absorption and weathering
• Creates a durable, breathable protective finish
• Requires less maintenance than traditional oils
• Preserves the natural beauty of the oak with a clear satin finish
• Best suited for customers wanting long-term protection with minimal upkeep.

Shipping and Lead Times | Standard Signage

Once you’ve placed your order, we’ll be in touch with a selection of design options for your approval. As soon as your design is confirmed, we’ll begin the engraving and build process.

Please allow around 15 working days for production. Lead times can vary depending on the product, with simpler items often completed sooner and larger signs taking a little longer. Estimated production times will be shown at checkout, and you can also refer to our Shipping Information page for further details.

If you’ve selected an Osmo treatment, please allow an additional 2 working days for treatment and drying time.

Once your order is complete, it will be shipped via UPS using a 2–3 working day delivery service.

Bespoke Requests

Looking for something slightly different?

We’re happy to accommodate bespoke requests including:
• Custom dimensions
• Alternative layouts
• Logo engraving
• Commercial or hospitality orders
• Unique design ideas

If you have a custom request, simply get in touch before ordering and we’ll do our best to help.

Sourcing and Sustainability

Each piece is handcrafted from sustainably sourced English oak, carefully selected from local timber suppliers in and around Dartmoor National Park. Chosen for its durability and natural beauty, every piece of oak features its own unique grain, texture, and character.

All products are designed, engraved, assembled, and finished by hand in our Devon workshop using traditional woodworking methods and responsibly sourced materials.

Oak is a natural material that continues to respond to its environment over time. Small cracks, grain movement, colour variation, and slight warping may naturally occur as the timber settles and ages outdoors.

These characteristics are part of the authentic beauty and individuality of handcrafted solid oak, making every piece completely unique.

Learn more here:

Our Process
Sustainability at Grain Designs

Branding


Each product includes a subtle Grain Designs metal branding plate, carefully fitted using the same small, slim design across our collection. The plate is positioned discreetly to complement the piece without interrupting the overall appearance or craftsmanship of the item.

If you would prefer your product without branding, simply leave a note in the personalisation box when ordering.

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After Care

About Oak

Wood is a natural material that naturally responds to changes in temperature and humidity by expanding and contracting. While these shifts are typically minor, you may notice small hairline cracks over time—this is a natural characteristic that adds to the wood’s unique charm. Seasonal changes can also cause slight movement in the timber, which is completely normal and expected as part of its aging process.

After Care

Regular care is essential to keep your product in top condition. We recommend treating the wood with Danish oil or a similar timber treatment to nourish and protect it. This helps prevent drying out, discoloration, staining, cracking, and warping, ensuring its longevity and beauty over time.

To learn more head to our blog on how to properly maintain and care for you outdoor product: Click here to learn more!

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Suzanne

I ordered from Grain Designs after loving the pictures - my sign has arrived and it is BEAUTIFUL. Genuinely better than I have even hoped for. It’s incredibly well made, looks refined but in keeping with the country style and my husband loved it so much he didn’t even ask how much I paid (result)! Highly recommend

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Nicola Saragossi

2 beautiful signs for our new home, thank you for all your help and guidance in picking the correct size and design.

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Jonathan

Thank You Reece for the lovely house sign. Beautifully crafted and will look fab at our new home

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Etsy customer

The sign is incredible! And delivered in time for Xmas. Highly recommend. Thank you so much!

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Fiona Jeffery

Fab communication and a beautiful sign that has elevated our home entrance so thank you!

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Andreas Kalavanas

Top Top Quality. Order without fear

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Rebecca

Beautiful, high quality sign. Really pleased with this purchase.

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Narinder Punia

Great sign and nothing too much trouble.

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Etsy customer

The item arrived well packed and on time. Although the finish isn’t brilliant though I am sad to say. Where the front of the plaque has been glossed, the sides haven’t been done meaning there are gloss marks on the ends.

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Carolyn

Excellent quality and service. Ordered for a gift.

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Nick Nugent

I am very happy with our house sign. The price was good, it's great quality and it arrived in great condition.

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G C

Perfect, exactly as described. I will gladly buy from this shop again

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Robert

As described

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Katie Herbert

Beautiful sign! I am so happy with it. Ordering was easy and postage fast.
It looks perfect outside my home I am so happy with it.

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Edmund

Looks great, quick delivery. Good price.

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Grove Farm

This is a brilliant addition to our campsite. It's a very professional, easy to read and welcoming sign for our guests when they arrive. FIVE STARS!

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Andreas Kalavanas

Perfect. What more can one say?

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Etsy customer

Straight forward and easy to order. Really good quality.

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kyle mcbride

Great item, quality and customer support

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Hannah Marquis-Carr

Beautiful craftsmanship. Stunning signs that have made our gate look beautiful.

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Anastasia Krylova

Great craftsmanship! Thank you very much.

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deb marsden

Amazing value and excellent service and quality

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Shona Hay

Our second sign from Rheece and planning on ordering another for my parents

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Tobias Munro

This seller was excellent. The house sign I bought was purchased as a present and the recipient loves it.

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Bethany Speed

Great quality and service! Would recommend

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Susan Lennon

Cannot rate this seller more highly. Absolute pleasure from order to delivery. Fabulous quality and brilliant communications. Thank you so much!

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Etsy customer

Great service & super quick delivery

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Harriet

Customisable Oak Free-Standing House Signs

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Etsy customer

The sign looks fantastic with a lovely piece of oak, beautifully made and Reese was very helpful when I had a couple of questions.

We went for black writing on 600mm sign and it is very clear and easy to read.

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Olivia

Very happy! Have brought a house sign for my parents, was so pleased at the quality and how quick it got delivered also!

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Georgia Watkins

Great product, exactly as expected. Lovely helpful communication from Reece throughout to make it exactly as wanted. Only minor comment was packaging was all broken and not well covered.

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Elizabeth Abbott

Love this, a prompt delivery, finish as discussed. Hopefully a well received Christmas present

Please don't hesitate to contact us with any queries!

FAQ's

Can I approve my design before you begin engraving?

Absolutely! We’ll never engrave anything until you’ve confirmed the design. After your order, we’ll email you design options for approval. Feel free to share any preferences, and we’ll refine the design until you’re completely happy. No engraving will take place until you give the final confirmation.

How do I choose my font?

We can engrave nearly any font. We’ll provide a range of font options for you to choose from. If you have a specific font in mind, just mention it in the additional instructions, and we’ll include it. You can also let us know your style preferences, and we’ll tailor the choices accordingly. If you’re unsure, we’ll still provide a variety for you to pick from.

How do I choose the colour for my engraving?

Choosing an engraving colour comes down to both aesthetic preference and how the product will be used.

  • White offers the highest contrast, making it ideal for clear visibility.
  • Black is a more traditional option that still provides strong contrast.
  • Natural / unpainted engravings suit interior and household décor items best, rather than signage.
  • Reflective paint has a subtle silver tone and contains light-reflecting pigments, giving it the best visibility at night. This works best with bolder fonts, which will be reflected in the available design options.

You can read more about reflective finishes in our blog post.

If you have a custom colour in mind, please get in touch — we’re always happy to source a specific finish for you.

How do I add a logo or emblem to my order?

Please use the 'Upload Logo/Emblem' option when placing your order so that we can include it in your designs and use the 'Additional Instructions' to let us know how are where you would like it to be included,

Please send your image to If you are not able to upload the image then please email it to info@graindesigns.co.uk.

If your emblem or logo is particularly detailed or intricate, there is a chance it may not translate fully when engraved. In these cases, we recommend emailing it to us before placing your order — we’re happy to review it and provide proofs so you can be confident the final result meets your expectations.

What if I’d like different dimensions or a design that isn’t shown in the listing?

No problem at all — many of our products are made completely to order. Whether you’re looking for different dimensions or have a fully custom design in mind, we’d love to hear your ideas.

You’re welcome to explore our Inspiration page and existing product range for ideas, then get in touch to tell us what you’re looking for. We’ll be happy to help refine your concept and bring it to life.

How long does production and delivery take?

Our standard build time is 8–15 working days, depending on current demand. The most up-to-date lead times are always shown in our Shipping Policy.

If you need your order sooner, you can select Express Delivery at checkout for priority production. Once dispatched, delivery typically takes 1–2 working days.

As all items are handcrafted, some processes naturally take time, but we always work to complete and ship orders as quickly as possible without compromising quality.