High Cost/Low Cost: Cool Modern House Numbers That Rock

For every product you can put in your house, there’s a high-end version and a low-cost alternative that looks just as good. This Richard Neutra collection of modern house numbers by Design Within Reach is a case in point. True to the 1930s originals that the architect used on his houses, the numbers are made from weather- and corrosion-resistant aluminum. Priced at $48 per piece, each number weighs half a pound and installs without visible hardware. If you want a lower-cost option, you can turn to Atlas Homewares for a version that’s $18.60. Available in oil rubbed bronze and brushed nickel, they offer the same clean look (though the mounting hardware is visible) and can be installed with or without extension tubes. www.dwr.com and www.atlashomewares.com.

$48 Richard Neutra house numbers from Design Within Reach.

$19 versions from Atlas Homewares.